🌍 SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School® Achieves EDU Accreditation – Elevating Swiss E-Hospitality Education to a Global Standard ✅

OUS Academy in Switzerland
Jul 1
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SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School®, a leading provider of online hospitality and tourism education in Switzerland, proudly announces its official accreditation by EDU – the Intergovernmental Organization founded by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Palau and aligned with UNESCO’s framework for global education quality.

As a specialized division within the OUS Academy in Zurich, and part of the broader institutional structure of the ISBM International School of Business Management in Lucerne and the Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek, SOHS represents the future of digital hospitality learning—now backed by one of the most internationally credible accreditation frameworks in higher education.

What EDU Accreditation Means for SOHS

EDU is a treaty-based intergovernmental accreditor, officially established by a sovereign Ministry of Education and operating in alignment with UNESCO and the United Nations' educational vision. It grants accreditation only to institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to academic quality, ethical conduct, international relevance, and accessible education.

This prestigious recognition brings three powerful advantages to SOHS and its global student community:

1. Accreditation by an Intergovernmental Authority

Unlike private or for-profit accreditation bodies, EDU operates under a legally established governmental framework. This confirms that SOHS meets internationally respected standards of educational quality, structural integrity, and academic transparency.

2. Supervision by a Ministry of Education Within the UN Framework

EDU was founded by the Ministry of Education of a United Nations member state, giving SOHS the backing of a recognized government-level authority. This enhances the legitimacy of SOHS qualifications and their acceptance among employers, universities, and academic agencies worldwide.

3. Alignment with UNESCO’s Quality Education Principles

EDU promotes education that is inclusive, high-quality, and transferable across borders. By earning this accreditation, **SOHS ensures its hospitality programs follow international standards for lifelong learning, accessibility, and practical relevance in the global tourism and service sectors.

A Strategic Role in a Global Academic Network

SOHS is a proud component of a world-class academic system that includes:

SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School® – delivering specialized online programs in hospitality, hotel management, and tourism.
OUS Academy in Zurich – a flexible learning hub in Switzerland for business and applied studies.
ISBM Business School in Lucerne – a Swiss institution for executive and academic business programs.
Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek – the accredited and licensed university providing the academic framework for the entire network.

Together, this structure gives SOHS students access to global mobility, recognized credentials, and industry-relevant education rooted in Swiss tradition.

Hospitality Education with Global Recognition

EDU accreditation confirms that SOHS is more than an online school—it is an internationally recognized institution providing Swiss-quality hospitality education with the flexibility of digital learning. Whether learners are preparing for careers in hotels, tourism, food services, or luxury management, SOHS offers the credibility and global recognition they need to succeed.

At SOHS, quality hospitality education meets innovation—and now, international accreditation.