Silver Mountain School Of Hotel Management

What Silver Mountain School Of Hotel Management does

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management (SMSH) is a private educational institution founded in 2002 in Kathmandu, Nepal, operating as Nepal's first teaching hotel school. The institution delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in hospitality management, culinary arts, and tourism through an academic affiliation with Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, which confers British degrees locally. Core undergraduate programs include the four-year BA-IHTM (Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality and Tourism Management) and the four-year BA-ICA (Bachelor of Arts in International Culinary Arts), positioned as Nepal's first internationally recognized culinary degree. The two-year MBA-HM (Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management), launched in June 2023, extends the offering into postgraduate tier. A 18-month Diploma in International Culinary Arts (DICA) and a portfolio of short-term vocational courses — covering culinary arts, bakery, housekeeping, food and beverage service, front office, dining etiquette, and barista training — address working professionals and skill-builders. Practical training is delivered through on-campus professional kitchens, the AHA Barista Training Academy, a Wine Master Class facility in partnership with Fratelli Wines, and Papillon Rosé, Nepal's first French fine dining restaurant operated by the school.

The business model is tuition-driven and consumer-direct. Students enroll through the institutional website, campus visits, and WhatsApp, paying in Nepalese Rupees (BA-ICA total fee Rs. 10,90,000 for four years; MBA-HM NPR 600,000 for two years; short-term courses separately priced). Revenue streams are subscription-style across multi-year degree programs and one-time fees for short-term vocational courses. The institution monetizes its 60+ industry partnerships — including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Taj, Soaltee, and QMU — into a 100% internship placement guarantee and a 98% graduate employment rate, which function as core marketing assets and as a structural moat. CTEVT government certification and American Hospitality Academy (AHA) double certification provide credentialing layers that anchor pricing and differentiation. Channels are predominantly digital-first (website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok) supplemented by on-campus events and direct admissions contact.

Ownership is independent with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or public listing. The institution is registered as a private nonprofit-style operating entity in Kathmandu and is actively operating as of 2026, having reached its 25-year milestone and 20th graduating batch. No revenue, headcount, or enrollment figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Silver Mountain School Of Hotel Management

Legal name

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management

Website

https://silvermountain.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management is Nepal's first teaching hotel school, delivering 4-year British degrees and postgraduate programs in hospitality and culinary arts through its Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh affiliation, serving Nepali undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality & Culinary Arts Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Hospitality education programs
• Culinary arts training
• Hotel management degrees
• Short-term vocational courses
• Internship placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bachelor Programs Tuition: 4-year BA-ICA program with tuition fee of Rs. 10,90,000 covering academic instruction, practical training, and internship placement
2. MBA-HM Tuition: 2-year MBA in Hospitality Management program with total fee of NPR 600,000 for 2 years including admission fee, with evening classes for working professionals
3. Short-term Vocational Courses: Various short-term courses including culinary arts, bakery, housekeeping, front office, barista training, dining etiquette with durations from 1 week to 9 months
4. DICA Certification: Diploma in International Culinary Arts with 18 months of training plus internship, offering double certification from AHA and SMSH

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management (SMSH) is Nepal's first teaching hotel school, delivering undergraduate degrees (BA-IHTM, BA-ICA), a postgraduate MBA in Hospitality Management, and a broad catalog of short-term vocational courses in culinary arts, bakery, housekeeping, food & beverage service, front office, dining etiquette, and barista training. All degree programs are delivered in academic partnership with Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, UK, granting British degrees locally, with a 100% internship placement guarantee at 60+ global hotel brand partners and on-campus practical training through professional kitchens and Papillon Rosé restaurant.

Product overview

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management is Nepal's first teaching hotel school offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospitality education programs. The institution operates a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of undergraduate degree programs (BA-IHTM and BA-ICA in partnership with Queen Margaret University, UK), a postgraduate MBA in Hospitality Management, and a diverse range of short-term vocational courses covering culinary arts, bakery, housekeeping, food & beverage service, front office, dining etiquette, barista training, and tailor-made programs. The school also operates Papillon Rosé, Nepal's first French fine dining restaurant, as a practical training venue. All courses are developed in partnership with the American Hospitality Academy (AHA), USA, and vocational certificates are available through CTEVT. The institution provides 100% internship placement guarantee with global opportunities at partner luxury hotels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BA-IHTM (Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality and Tourism Management) A 4-year undergraduate British degree program delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, designed to prepare students for careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry with 360 credit points and two professional internships.
• BA-ICA (Bachelor of Arts in International Culinary Arts) Nepal's first and only 4-year internationally recognized culinary arts degree program delivered in partnership with Queen Margaret University, designed for students aspiring to careers as chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, food content creators, and hospitality professionals.
• MBA-HM (Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management) A 2-year (4 semesters) postgraduate program combining core business management with advanced hospitality expertise, affiliated with QMU and recognized by Tribhuvan University, with evening classes for working professionals.
• DICA (Diploma in International Culinary Arts) An 18-month diploma program (6+6+6 months plus internship) for students passionate about culinary careers or culinary entrepreneurship, offering double certification from the American Hospitality Academy (AHA) and SMSH.
• Culinary Arts Short-Term Courses Short-term hands-on culinary courses (1 week to 9 months) covering multiple cuisines including Chinese, Italian, Indian, Nepali, Thai, Korean, Japanese, and Mediterranean, delivered in professional kitchens.
• Bakery Short-Term Courses Certified bakery training courses (1 week to 3 months) in artisan breads, pastries, classic Western desserts, and traditional desserts, delivered with hands-on practice.
• Housekeeping Training Short-Term Courses Short-format (1-week and 2-week) professional housekeeping training programs covering entry-level skills and supervisory practices for hotel and resort housekeeping operations.
• Food & Beverage Service Short-Term Courses Short-term training course in guest service covering service styles, techniques, table setting, and sequence of service for restaurants, bars, cafes, and event venues.
• Front Office Short-Term Courses Short-term practical training for entry-level hotel reception and guest service roles, covering telephone etiquette, front office operations, up-selling, and overbooking management.
• Dining Etiquette Workshop Workshop covering fine dining etiquette for professional and social settings, including cutlery use, napkin handling, posture, business dining skills, and an interactive multi-course dining experience.
• AHA Barista Training Academy In-house coffee training center offering barista programs from 1-day introduction courses to 3-month diplomas, covering the full bean-to-cup coffee journey.
• Tailor-Made Courses Custom-designed hospitality courses including kids cooking classes, food safety and hygiene, stewarding training, bartending, wine appreciation, personal development programs, and winter camps for kids.
• Papillon Rosé French Fine Dining Restaurant On-campus French fine dining restaurant operated by SMSH, functioning as a practical training venue for culinary and hospitality students and hosting events including influencer engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Internship Placement Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, UKflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Academic partnership providing internationally recognized British degrees in hospitality management and culinary arts. QMU is ranked among top UK universities with strong focus on teaching excellence and employability.
• American Hospitality Academy (AHA), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for short-term vocational courses ensuring international standards and quality certification for hospitality training programs including barista training and DICA diploma.
• CTEVT (Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training), NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment recognized vocational certification body. SMSH serves as certified skill test center for hospitality roles including Commis, Baker, Coffee Maker/Barista, Bartender, Housekeeping, Waiter, Bellboy, and Receptionist.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational internship partner providing placement opportunities at Marriott properties globally for SMSH students.
• Hilton WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational internship partner offering placement opportunities at Hilton hotels worldwide for SMSH students.
• Hyatt Hotels CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational internship partner providing placement opportunities at Hyatt properties for SMSH students.
• Four Seasons Hotels and ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hotel internship partner offering premium placement opportunities at Four Seasons properties globally.
• Soaltee Crown Plaza NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Nepal-based internship partner providing domestic placement opportunities for SMSH students.
• Taj Hotels (Tata Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational internship partner offering placement at Taj hotel properties across Asia and globally.
• Fratelli WinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive Wine Master Class led by Giovanni Masi, Chief Winemaker, bringing world-class wine expertise directly to SMSH campus for student education.
• CIWEC HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for First Aid and Basic Life Support Workshop training for SMSH students.
• Career ConnectionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVocational training partnership for youth empowerment through skill development programs.
• Royal Bengal Master Chef OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary education partnership bringing master chef expertise and workshops to SMSH students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM): Government-affiliated hospitality and tourism management academy in Nepal offering diploma and degree programs in the same domain as SMSH; directly comparable as a domestic counterpart competing for the same undergraduate pool in Kathmandu.
• International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM): India-based private hospitality management school chain offering undergraduate and postgraduate hospitality degrees with global industry placements and similar international affiliation strategy; a like-for-like peer outside Nepal.
• Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), India: Network of central government-affiliated hotel management institutes across India offering diploma and degree programs; comparable on credentialed hospitality education with strong industry placement track record.

Emerging players

• American Hospitality Academy (AHA): U.S.-based hospitality training provider that is both a partner of SMSH (AHA certification for DICA) and an emerging competitor in the vocational/short-course space; comparable as it also sells international hospitality certifications through institutional partnerships.
• Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development: India-based hospitality training school operated by The Oberoi Group offering industry-sponsored hotel management programs; comparable on the integration of brand-affiliated training with guaranteed career pathways in luxury hospitality.

Broad incumbents

• Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL): World's oldest hotel school and a top-ranked hospitality management institution; comparable on the model of internationally recognized hospitality credentials and global industry placement, but serves a different, premium price segment.
• Les Roches International School of Hotel Management: Switzerland-headquartered premium global hospitality school with multiple campuses offering Swiss-accredited degrees; comparable on the teaching model and global industry partnerships though it operates at a higher price point with a much broader international scale.

Regional players

• Blue Mountains Hospitality and Tourism Academy, Nepal: Nepal-based hospitality training academy with similar focus on practical vocational and degree-level hospitality education; directly comparable in scope and geography though smaller in scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/slvrmountainSHM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGClAVZjeqFRfEbJyGyQIuw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SilverMountainSchoolOfHotelManagement.Official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silver-mountain-hotelmanagement
• Instagraminstagram.com/silver.mountain_official
• TikToktiktok.com/@silver_mountain_official

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