Partners

Quality Assurance at IMI

The “Quality label for Swiss Tourism” programme is supported by all major Swiss tourism associations. Its purpose is to enhance and safeguard the quality of service in Switzerland. The level QQQ means that IMI has successfully implemented a comprehensive and internationally recognized Quality Management System.	IMI has obtained the certification EDUQUA for its pre-sessional programmes. This is the Swiss quality label for further education institutions.

IMI is one of the first Swiss colleges to meet the exacting globally recognized standards of ISO 9001:2000 certification, showing the Institute’s commitment to continual quality improvement.	IMI is a member of VSP, the Federation of Swiss Private Schools, which has national influence and is recognized internationally at the representative organisation of quality private schools in Switzerland.

The Manchester Metropolitan University – IMI relationship received the endorsement of the independent UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education. In its report, the QAA gave its highest possible commendation, “broad confidence in the standards of its awards offered in association with the Institute”.

IMI's Senior Chef Shaun is involved with many professional associations

	Chef Shaun Leonard is a Equipchef for "Cercle des Chefs de Cuisine" in Luzern. This association has existed since 1923 where 30 local chefs decided to found the circle of Lucerne Chef's. Click on their logo to proceed to their website (g)
	Chef Shaun Leonard is member of Swiss Chefs Society (Schweizerischer Kochverband). Click on their logo to proceed to their website (g)
	Chef Shaun is a member of the Craft Guild of Chefs. Established in 1965 as a Guild of the Cookery and Food Association, the Craft Guild of Chefs has developed into the leading Chefs' Association in the UK and has many members worldwide. Click on their logo to proceed to their website (e)
	IMI Culinary Arts Institute is a proud member of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS). WACS, is a global network of chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris. WACS is a non-political professional organization, dedicated to maintaining and improving the culinary standards of global cuisines. Click on their logo to proceed to their website (e), to download their latest brochure, click here

Educational Partner @ IMI

The Manchester Metropolitan University - Educational Partner with IMI for over 15 years. The Hollings faculty is one of the oldest centres for hotel management qualifications in the UK and Europe Hollings, the Department of Food and Tourism Management has been officially recognized as a ‘Centre of Excellence' for teaching and has strong links with industry and professional bodies which helps to ensure that our programmes and research projects are relevant to the needs of the industry. All IMI’s undergraduate programmes are validated by the Manchester Metropolitan University ensuring the highest quality assurance standards are maintained. All stage awards (Foundation, Certificate and Diploma in Higher Education) and the final BA (Hons) are dual awards by both MMU and IMI.

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