FRANCIS RESTAURANT SCHOOL — DUAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM BASED ON THE GERMAN MODEL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VOCATIONAL COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY II, VIETNAM

At Francis Restaurant School, we offer a 3-year training program using the German DUAL training method, combining theory with hands-on practice. The program equips students not only with foundational knowledge but also with the professional skills required in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

1. AHK PROFESSIONAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM

Item	Details
Overview	Vocational training following the curriculum and standards of the Federal Republic of Germany, combining classroom instruction with practical work in a real restaurant environment. 40% Learning — 60% Doing
Duration	3 years
Entry requirement	Ages 16–22
Training pathway	• 18 months of study and practical training at FRS • 12 months of internship at a designated restaurant • 6 months of revision and graduation preparation • 2 examinations: Intermediate Exam and Final Exam
Theory	877 hours
Practice	7,608 hours

A program designed so that students don't just know the trade — they can actually do it.

2. COLLEGE (ASSOCIATE) PROGRAM

Item	Details
Overview	A formal, full-time program leading to a nationally recognized College degree, for students who have completed high school.
Duration	2.5 years — 5 semesters
Entry requirement	High school graduates
Scope	29 subjects / modules
Total workload	110 credits
Specialized instruction	2,130 hours
Practice / internship / seminars	1,613 hours
Theory	789 hours
Testing and assessment	163 hours

The program balances specialized knowledge, professional practice and applied competence, giving students a solid foundation for a career in Hospitality.

3. INTERMEDIATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM

Item	Details
Duration	2 years — 4 semesters
Entry requirement	Lower secondary school graduates
Scope	21 subjects / modules
Total workload	76 credits
General / foundation subjects	255 hours
Specialized subjects and modules	1,650 hours
Theory	517 hours
Practice, internship, lab work, exercises, seminars	1,269 hours
Testing and assessment	119 hours

4. QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED

Field	Qualifications
Culinary Arts	• German AHK Professional Vocational Certificate • Associate Degree in Practical Engineering (College level) • Intermediate Vocational Diploma in Culinary Arts (Intermediate level)
Restaurant Service	• German AHK Professional Vocational Certificate • FRS Restaurant Professional Certificate