The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) signed a partnership agreement with Lausanne Hospitality Consulting, a subsidiary of Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Group (EHL), Switzerland. The partnership aims to develop and expand the curricula at RACA, taking into consideration the introduction of a Bachelor’s degree.

As a result of the partnership, RACA will be recognized as an Associate member of the network of EHL-Certified Schools.

This step aligns with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ celebrations of its 10th year anniversary; established in 2008 as one of the initiatives of King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) to raise the level of education in the tourism sector and to reorient young men and women towards education related to the labor market. The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts currently awards a diploma in Culinary Arts.

EHL is an ambassador for traditional Swiss hospitality and has been a pioneer in hospitality education since 1893. It has created and inspired a unique professional community of over 25,000 hospitality managers, united by the values and the legacy of EHL.With more than 25,000 alumni, more than 2,300 students are currently enrolled in EHL from more than 100 nationalities.