Founded in 2002 by Paul Dubrule, co-founder of the Accor group, the Paul Dubrule Hotel and Tourism School (EHT) is now a leading institution for hotel professional training in Cambodia. Training approximately 300 students each year—30% of whom receive scholarships—it has produced over 4,750 graduates active in the local and international tourism industry.
History, Mission, and Governance
Inspiring Foundation
Paul Dubrule inaugurated the school in 2002, after cycling some 15,000 km between Fontainebleau and Siem Reap to mark the launch.
A firm social mission
Run by the NGO Formation & Progrès-Cambodge , the school aims to offer disadvantaged young people quality training in the hotel industry, thus promoting their social and professional integration.
Networking and institutional support
Recognized by UNESCO as a UNEVOC center, the EHT strengthens its international influence in the field of vocal and technical training.
Direction and leadership
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François Schnoebelen has been the Executive Director of the school since September 2022. A former philosophy professor and expert in HR and IT, he instills an innovative pedagogy focused on student autonomy, confidence, and soft skills.
Board of Directors and Founding Families
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Éléonore Mueth-Dubrule is now the chairwoman of the board of directors.
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Céleste Mueth-Dubrule has been confirmed as Communication & Projects Manager within the UNESCO-UNEVOC network.
Educational programs and student life
Qualifying and innovative training courses
The school offers five ASEAN-certified programs (10 months full-time) in culinary arts, pastry, reception, hotel service, and travel agencies, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM) co-developed with the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL).
An active and inclusive pedagogy
Flipped classroom learning, an emphasis on relational skills, and student empowerment in campus projects (garden, club, eco-committee) are at the heart of the educational approach.
Sustainable Development & EcoCampus
First certified EcoCampus TVET
The institution is on track to become the first hotel vocational training school in the world to obtain Green Key EcoCampus certification , affirming its leadership in sustainable training.
Concrete eco-responsible projects
Led by an eco-committee made up of more than 70% students, the initiatives include waste management, a vegetable garden, energy reduction, climate awareness, and the selection of responsible suppliers.
Summary and impact
- 300 students trained per year , 30% of whom are scholarship holders ;
- More than 4,750 graduates today
The former students now work in the hospitality industry, tourism, and other sectors, both in Cambodia and abroad.
Event
A delegation from the Paul Dubrule school with Chef SOUR Piseth, the director François Schnoebelen, along with students from the school, will be present at the International Gastronomy Village to represent Cambodia, alongside YUVACHUN and the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in France.
Conclusion
The Paul Dubrule School combines educational excellence with social commitment. Under the direction of François Schnoebelen and with renewed governance, the school is consolidating its role as a leading player in sustainable hospitality training, while promoting social mobility in Cambodia.