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Since its establishment in 1991, the Blue Mountains Hotel School (BMHS) has enjoyed remarkable growth. With a placement success matching its growth rate, the School continues its proud tradition of integrity, quality and educational excellence. Today, over 3000 students have studied at the school.

Accreditation
Now accredited as a Higher Education Provider by both Federal and State education authorities, BMHS delivers higher education awards, a higher education Diploma of Food and Beverage Management, an Associate Degree of Hotel and Resort Management or Associate Degree of Tourism Management, towards a three-year Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) degree, quality endorsed by The University of Queensland.

BMHS has had both its Diploma and Associate Degree qualifications gain accreditation from the Hotel and Catering Institute Management Association (HCIMA), the only internationally recognized professional management association for the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.

The School is a member of the ORION Hotel Schools alliance, a global network of hotel schools committed to providing world class education in Hospitality and Tourism. BMHS is also in partnership with International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (IHTTI), Neuchatel, Switzerland, awarding our graduates after two and a half years with a Swiss Higher Diploma.

Study in a National Park
One of the most beautiful regions of Australia, the Blue Mountains is the ideal location for students to equip themselves for the challenges of working in the hospitality and tourism industry, away from the distractions of a major city, yet accessible to its facilities. Only one and half-hour’s drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains encompasses one of the most spectacular wilderness parks in Australia. From the stunning Three Sisters rock formation, to Wentworth Falls and the Jamison Valley, the scenic, peaceful atmosphere in the Blue Mountains allows students to concentrate on their studies whilst benefiting from living within a tourism based community. This also provides the School with wonderful field study opportunities in a natural outdoor classroom.

Located in Leura, one of the Blue Mountains’ most popular towns for visitors, students are a close walk away from stylish cafes, fine dining restaurants, coffee shops, bookshops and all the amenities they require.

Live in a Hotel!
Living on campus, running the school like a hotel - what a way to learn the business of hospitality and tourism management!

The hotel itself becomes part of the classroom and the classroom is part of the hotel. Students are guests, the staff and the managers of the hotel - No1 Chambers, learning and developing their skills in this fully residential campus.

The Campus
A fully residential campus, BMHS accommodates over 240 students, from approximately 30 different nationalities, in the on-campus hotel. 

Facilities include a fine-dining restaurant, bistro and café, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, in-ground swimming pool and soccer field, student recreation areas and twin share hotel rooms, all with ensuites, private phones and 24 hour internet access.  The entire campus is wireless networked for students to use laptops in class and in their rooms.

An International Reputation
The school enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry as a leader in quality training with an industry-validated curriculum designed to prepare students for the many new career opportunities emerging within the fastest growing industry in the world.

Students enrolling in the Blue Mountains Hotel School take on a triple challenge - they play the roles of guest and employee whilst undergoing a comprehensive curriculum of academic studies. From day one, students live and study in a hotel atmosphere. The campus itself is run by students and for the students as a fully operational hotel. During the residential semesters, students take on a number of management responsibilities.

From guest relations, front office management, food and beverage to housekeeping and property management, students gain experience in all aspects of hotel management. In addition to the practical experience and academic emphasis, the lecturers stress the importance of good work habits, such as attitude, punctuality, attendance and presentation, to ensure that students develop their professionalism.