Pacific International Hotel Management School

Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) is one of the top business schools in New Zealand, providing both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

The school is centered on providing courses related to hospitality, management, and tourism but it also offers English proficiency courses. The students can pursue a course in hospitality and management which includes knowledge and training in food and beverage, front office, management, and housekeeping, as well as a regular course of study.

The campus is located in Plymouth, New Zealand, and is known to be a sustainable hub. The city of Plymouth offers residents an array of attractions. From various art museums to beautiful and scenic botanical gardens. The city is equipped with all the needs the students may require.

• At PIHMS, all the staff is all experts in the industry and they make it a point to stay up to date on the latest technology and techniques. They are trained to prepare the students for the future so that they have the opportunity to hit the ground running when they are ready to enter the job market.
• The most attractive feature of the school is the campus itself. The students get to experience a hotel-like lifestyle while studying as the facilities offered are of top quality from the academic perspective as well as the living conditions.  
• PIHMS is geographically located in the heart of New Plymouth. The spot is home to a large commercial and tourist strip. There is easy access to transportation through several mediums and is central to various amenities like parks, galleries, museums, gardens, bars, and restaurants as well as medical centers.
• The school aims on helping their students achieve great success by providing them with the best educational facilities along with a more creative and innovative approach towards their education. Their goal is to help their students reach that level of excellence academically but at the same time, who are grounded in their ethics: good human beings with academic excellence for improving the world collectively. The students also get a hands-on experience of life in the tourism and hospitality industry which makes them ready to dive into the market the moment they graduate.
• PIHMS is an all-inclusive, culturally diverse educational institution that respects everybody’s core values. They provide their students with comprehensive training in a warm, inclusive and dynamic environment. International students from various countries like China, Germany, India, Korea, Japan, Portugal, and many more are welcomed to join the institute every year. This multicultural setting allows the students to broaden their horizons and become better global citizens.

Careers and Opportunities

Pacific International Hotel Management School has an excellent career wing for its students. It has a unique structure representing the School – Hotel. Unlike most other schools, PIHMS does not only train their students to get ready for the industry but provides them with job opportunities while they are pursuing the course to give them an edge after graduating. The students can earn up to $30,000 during their course of study through the paid industry placement programs offered during the course.

Students at the school are also provided with individual attention to further improve their skills and help them get ready to join the workforce.

Success Rate:

• PIHMS’ is a Category 1 Provider under NZQA’s quality assurance system. This means that during the EER carried out by NZQA in October 2018, NZQA reported that they are highly confident in PIHMS’ educational performance and confident in PIHMS’ capability in self-assessment. PIHMS’ is pleased with this achievement and endeavours to continue to ensure that its education provision is of the highest quality for students and employers.
• The school is ranked 34th as the best education provider in New Zealand. This data is backed by Ranking Web of Universities.

Student Services

PIHMS takes a keen interest in not only the learning progress of their students but also their future prospects. Therefore, there are a  number of internship opportunities for the students during their course of study. The school also recognises the fact that students may be in need of pastoral care. So, student services provide free and confidential counselling facilities to all their students. The students can also avail themselves of learning support and English support facilities for those who need a little extra help. 

Accommodation

The accommodation spaces are what is considered to be one of the most attractive features of the school. The student’s residential area is very hotel-like, with a twin room sharing system. All their meals are skilfully provided by the PIHMS La Vista restaurant which offers fine dining and a-la-carte experiences. The accommodation spaces are well equipped with high-speed internet, the rooms are serviced once a week, and linen and towels are provided. Other amenities include heaters, towelling, bedding, broadband Wi-Fi, desk and chair, well-appointed bathroom, kettle, fridge, bedside cabinet, drawers and wardrobe. Students have access to laundry facilities on each hotel floor. Free on-site car parking, and electronic security.

Medical Services

 The college is equipped to handle minor accidents that may occur within the campus. As of recent data, they do not as yet have an official medical or wellness wing as such, but an infirmary has been set in place tended to by a nurse in charge to cater to any minor medical emergency the students might face in and around the campus. Besides this, PIHMS provides their students with mental health services that are free of cost and accessible to all students to help through their tough times.  

Sports Facilities

The students of PIHMS are encouraged to keep active and therefore, a full-time sports programme has been introduced into the college. There are indoor and outdoor sports facilities and games that students are free to engage in during their free time. Indoor recreation spaces include A well-equipped indoor recreation room, table tennis table, foosball table, pool tables, relaxation area, student lounge, restaurants and bars, squash court and a gymnasium. Outdoor services include a large outdoor pool and relaxation area, sports fields for cricket, soccer - whatever strikes the students interest and an all-weather tennis court.

Library Services

The college has a large and furnished library with up-to-date information, computer facilities, projectors, virtual reality, the internet and a wide-ranging collection of books from all sorts of varied subjects. The students of the college have access to all library facilities to help them with their research work or just for recreational purposes.