About us
At Vantage Education Group, the leading private higher education platform in Switzerland, we bring together 12 institutions offering accredited degrees across various disciplines, with a primary focus on Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Tourism, ICT and Healthcare.
Our mission is to unleash the inherent potential of our students and elevate their employability through practical, skill-focused education.
Our family of institutions
With over 5000 students, HSO is the well-connected, vibrant hub for education and training in business and computer science.
Prävensana is the specialist school for healthcare professions with locations in Rapperswil, Zurich-Altstetten, Bern and Chur
BVS St. Gallen offers a wide range of opportunities for professional development and continuing education at various levels.
Founded in 1987, the IST College of Tourism offers a wide range of education and training courses.
The Swiss Marketing Academy offers continuing education in marketing, sales and communication.
BVS Book Publishing has specialized in providing print and electronic titles and custom scripts since 1995.
Apamed Technical College was founded in 1990. At the Jona location, highly qualified instructors teach a wide range of high-quality, holistically designed training and continuing education courses.
The Marketing & Business School Zurich (MBSZ) has been the educational institution for business administration, (digital) marketing and sales since 1996.
Bodyfeet, the leading specialist school for naturopathy and manual therapy, aims to offer high-quality education and training to responsible individuals.
Since 1996, the Bio-Medica Professional School Basel has offered a range of interesting courses and recognized training programs. Bio-Medica stands for vibrant medicine. Our name is also our vision.
NBW – Network for Business Administration Continuing Education: Since the 1990s, a leading provider of courses in the advanced vocational education system – a success founded on the consistent preservation of our values.
The Nova Academy offers first-class service and customized solutions. With the expertise of 10 educational organizations, we guarantee outstanding training opportunities for companies, always geared to customer needs and the highest quality.
Our contribution
Our dedication to students
At the core of our mission are our students, who serve as our primary stakeholders. When students enroll, they place their trust in us to equip them further for the professional world and enhance their employability. These objectives remain our top priority. We hold ourselves accountable to our students, which is why we meticulously incorporate their feedback into our operations. This ensures a positive academic journey, an enriching student experience, and continuous enhancements in employment outcomes.
Closing the skill gaps
The demand for essential skills in sectors like healthcare, technology or tourism is outpacing the available talent pool, creating a growing skills gap. We maintain close collaborations with SMEs and professional industries association to swiftly address emerging skills gaps and industry needs. This may involve developing professional certifications, specialized business courses, and aligning curricula with market demands and student aspirations.
Learningmodel „Learning by doing“
Addressing the widening disparity between employer needs and available competencies presents a significant societal challenge, particularly in the face of rapid technological advancements and shifts in job markets. Effectively managing this challenge necessitates adapting to evolving demands and adopting a ‘learning by doing’ approach. This ensures that new skills can be acquired swiftly and efficiently to meet SMEs needs.
Why joining our Group
As the leading player in higher education across Switzerland, we have as well expanded through very targeted acquisitions. We have strived to establish a higher education platform that strikes a delicate balance between central enabling functions and local capabilities, preserving the distinctive DNA and esteemed reputation of the institutions we acquire.
All of the former owners will tell you that we offer an ideal partnership. If you are a founder looking to settle your succession and you want to ensure that your lifetime achievement preserves its core identity, we can offer the right solution.
We grant institution directors ample freedom to craft and express their institution’s unique identity. While providing the necessary framework, investment, and back-office support, we fully recognize the importance of autonomy in delivering education tailored to specific students’ groups. Moreover, our ecosystem fosters continuous development and innovation, enabling institutions to evolve and excel through the resources we offer.
We believe having a distinct opportunity to assist you in maximizing the impact of your institution’s brand and content within a wide and ever-growing network.
News & current events
The leading specialist school for naturopathy and manual therapy
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Cooperation between Nova Academy and the Swiss Post
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Healthcare professions are in trend: holistic health therapists are in big demand
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Alumni Association of Bio-Medica Basel
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HSO celebrates its 70th anniversary!
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An Unforgettable Evening on Lake Zurich!
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IST Zurich celebrates its 30th anniversary!
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Successful graduation SMA
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