SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School®
since 2013 / Study ONLINE and Graduate in Switzerland
This institution is a member of the VBNN Smart Education Group (VBNN FZE LLC), a Swiss-founded education and technology network based in the United Arab Emirates.
VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group
VBNN: Vision Beyond Next Now
VBNN FZE LLC, operating under the brand VBNN Smart Education Group, is a Swiss-founded and UAE-based organization headquartered in Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, officially registered under License Number 262425649888, with an authorized capital of AED 100,000.
The Group follows Swiss-inspired standards of quality, precision, and integrity, uniting a diverse network of higher education and vocational institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Together, these members represent a modern, research-oriented, and innovation-driven ecosystem designed to bridge education, technology, and industry through sustainable and global learning models.
📍 Address: Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, UAE
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Vision: To become a global hub for innovation in education and technology, connecting Swiss quality with international access and impact.
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Mission: To empower institutions, learners, and organizations through advanced research, digital transformation, and responsible knowledge sharing.
Swiss Precision. Global Vision. Smart Education.
VBNN Smart Education Group functions as a centralized management and technology platform coordinating academic, digital, and research activities across its member institutions. Each institution operates independently under its national registration and academic allowances.
With active member institutions in Zurich, Luzern, London, Riga, Dubai, Ajman, Bishkek, and Osh, VBNN connects Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia through one unified education and technology framework.
VBNN Smart Education Group
Members of VBNN Smart Education Group
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Zurich, Switzerland
AAHES – Autonomous Academy of Higher Education in Zurich and the International Academy in Switzerland, both representing the Group’s academic presence in Zurich. These institutions offer flexible, executive, and research-based higher education programs for global learners, emphasizing innovation and lifelong learning.
📍 Address: Freilagerstrasse 39, 8047 Zurich, Switzerland
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ISB Academy in Dubai – Also known as the Swiss International Institute in Dubai, this institution is permitted by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) under Permit Nr. 631419, the official educational authority of Dubai. The Academy focuses on vocational and executive education aligned with Swiss and international quality standards.
📍 Address: CEO Building, DIP, Dubai, UAE
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
SIU – Swiss International University in Bishkek (KG) – A state-accredited institution, officially licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG). SIU provides higher education in business, management, and technology with Swiss academic methodology and global partnerships. Focus: Higher education programs in business, management, and technology.
📍 Address: 74 Shabdan Baatyr St, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
London, United Kingdom
OUS Academy London – Known as the Swiss Academy in London, officially registered in the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP No. 10099531). The Academy offers flexible, internationally oriented academic programs in management and leadership. Focus: Flexible international programs in management, leadership, and business.
📍 Address: 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, UK
Riga, Latvia
Amber Academy – “Knowledge and Growth”, officially registered by the Patent Office under the Latvian Ministry of Justice (Registration Nr. M-25-440). The Academy promotes international education, creativity, and academic cooperation across Europe. Focus: European vocational and academic education under the motto “Knowledge and Growth.”
📍 Address: Stabu Street 52, 1011 Riga, Latvia EU
Ajman, UAE
VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group. Registered in the United Arab Emirates under License No. 262425649888. Empowering global education and innovation through advanced research, technology, and sustainable development. Activities include consulting, research, educational technology, development, and international educational trading.
📍 Address: Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, UAE
Osh, Kyrgyz Republic
KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute – Licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (KG) on 15.02.2023 under License Serial Number: LS230000271. KUIPI focuses on pedagogy, teaching sciences, and intercultural education programs. Focus: Pedagogical and teacher education programs emphasizing regional cooperation and multilingual education.
📍 Address: City of Osh Pamirsky trakt str. 1 km 3, Kyrgyz Republic
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Luzern, Switzerland
ISBM Switzerland – International School of Business Management in Luzern (ISBM AG). Registered under Swiss Commercial Register Number: CH-100.3.802.225-0. Allowed to operate and allowed to issue diplomas by the Cantonal Board of Education and Culture based on letter Nr.12Aug2016kom. Focus: Executive and management education with Swiss academic excellence; ISBM is also accredited by several international quality assurance bodies.
📍 Address: Industriestrasse 59, 6034 Inwil, Switzerland
ONLINE EDUCATION
Additionally, several online institutions under the Group are registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, reflecting a strong focus on digital and distance education:
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OUS – International Academy in Switzerland® (Trademark Nr. 822698)
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SDBS Swiss Distance Business School® (Trademark Nr. 806818)
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SOHS Swiss Online Hospitality School® (Trademark Nr. 822344)
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YJD Global Center for Diplomacy® / Swiss Institute for Diplomacy and Political Sciences Studies (Trademark Nr. 822124)
Academic Journal
U7Y Journal (ISSN 3042-4399) is an open-access, peer-reviewed international academic journal that promotes high-quality research with a truly global perspective. Dedicated to connecting scholars from all seven continents, U7Y provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue across the fields of business, management, social sciences, education, technology, and sustainability. The Journal upholds rigorous academic standards, encouraging innovative and evidence-based research that contributes to global knowledge exchange and the advancement of responsible scholarship. Every submission undergoes a transparent peer-review process, ensuring both academic integrity and editorial excellence.
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Global Vision
VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group
With its headquarters in the UAE and strong academic roots in Switzerland, VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group serves as a hub of innovation connecting education, research, and industry. The Group’s institutions share a unified mission: to deliver Swiss-quality education with global accessibility, empowering students, professionals, and organizations to succeed through knowledge, creativity, and sustainable development.
VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group is a Swiss-founded education and technology network based in the United Arab Emirates, officially registered in Ajman under License No. 262425649888. Its licensed activities include consulting, research and development in technology and education, pharmaceutical studies and research, educational trading, Web3 acceleration, software installation, advertising services, proofreading, editing, and translation.