Discover the story of EHT Paul Dubrule,
a TVET school in Cambodia
EHT Paul Dubrule isn’t just a TVET school in Cambodia – since 2002, we have provided young Cambodians with vocational training that turns into successful lasting careers in hospitality and tourism. Our reputation has been built through strong partnerships, recognized achievements, and a dedicated team.
Two decades of milestones,
starting with Mr. Paul Dubrule, Accor co-founder
2025 - Destination Eco-Talents Center inauguration:
In November 2025, EHT Paul Dubrule became host to the Destination Éco-Talents (DET) Center, an initiative created by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). Located on our campus, the center serves as a hub for eco-tourism education, insertion, decent employment, community engagement, and the promotion of responsible tourism practices in Siem Reap. It brings together a network of local, sustainability-focused businesses and organizations, offering visitors a space to learn about and connect with eco-tourism initiatives across the region. This center reflects our growing role in supporting sustainable tourism beyond the school itself.
2024 - Integration into the UNESCO-UNEVOC network:
EHT Paul Dubrule joined the UNESCO-UNEVOC network, the United Nations’ global platform connecting institutions dedicated to technical and vocational education and training. Being part of this community means access to a worldwide network of TVET institutions and experts, opportunities to exchange practices, and a role in shaping international conversations around vocational education policy. For the school, this integration marks another step toward strengthening its place within the broader TVET community.
2023 - FEE Green Flag Certification:
In November 2023, EHT Paul Dubrule became the 1st educational institution in Asia and 1st TVET school in the world to receive the Green Flag certification. The award recognizes a successful Eco Campus Program, reflecting the school's commitment to sustainability across its daily operations and student life. The Green Flag certification must be renewed every two years, which pushed EHT Paul Dubrule to keep building on its environmental initiatives rather than treat the achievement as a finish line. The certification was successfully renewed in December 2025, confirming the program's lasting impact.
2017 - Launch of the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management supported by EHL:
EHT Paul Dubrule launched the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (ADHM) developed with the support of EHL Hospitality Business School. The program was designed to help graduates and industry professionals move into supervisory and management-level roles within the hospitality sector, covering key areas such as management, finance, marketing, human resources and entrepreneurship. As a hospitality training school, we take pride in offering graduates a genuine pathway toward leadership positions across the hospitality and tourism industry through the ASEAN Level 5-recognized diploma.
2016 - Integration into the ASSET H&C network:
EHT Paul Dubrule joined the Association of Southeast Asian Social Enterprises for Training in Hospitality & Catering, a regional network of vocational training centers across Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. Members share a common social mission: teaching trades that help vulnerable youth successfully integrate into society. Through the network, EHT Paul Dubrule connects with other schools to exchange expertise, strengthen training quality, and contribute to a shared vision of sustainable tourism and hospitality education.
2015 - Partnership signed with EHL Hospitality Business School:
Since 2015, EHT Paul Dubrule and EHL Hospitality Business School have built a partnership grounded in shared values of excellence, generosity, and professional achievement. This collaboration includes internship opportunities for EHL students, shared equipment and resources, and ongoing strategic guidance from EHL experts. This two-way exchange has helped strengthen our academic standing while giving students direct access to expertise from one of the world's most respected hospitality schools, and it continues to evolve today.
2002 - School inauguration by Mr. Paul Dubrule:
After his first trip to Cambodia in 1998, Mr. Paul Dubrule, co-founder of Accor, was deeply impressed by the country and moved by its vulnerable situation. As mayor of Fontainebleau in France, his first step was to promote the twinning of his town with Siem Reap. With a strong hospitality background and his determination and commitment, Mr. Dubrule created l’École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule, as a personal initiative. A great cycling enthusiast, at 68 years old he embarked on a pedaling journey of 15,272 kilometers from Fontainebleau to Siem Reap in February 2002. Eight months later, he arrived in Siem Reap for the grand opening of the school on October 24th, 2002. The school was founded as a project of Formation et Progrès-Cambodge, an NGO in Siem Reap, and has trained thousands of young Cambodians ever since.
The team behind our school of hospitality and tourism management
Behind every student’s success at our school of hospitality and tourism management is a team of dedicated professionals who bring industry experience, academic expertise, and language skills into the classroom every day. Our faculty are an inspiration to students, skilled at weaving real-world situations into their teaching and giving them practical experience to carry into the professional world. We ensure the ongoing development of each member through regular internal and external training.
A message from the director,
Mr. François Schnoebelen
With my background in Human Resources, Management, and Education, I am committed to supporting our colleagues to continue offering high-quality vocational training in tourism and hospitality in Cambodia for disadvantaged youth. Hence, we continue to actively participate in the development of this major sector for Cambodia.
Awards & recognition in technical and vocational education and training
2026
FEE Teacher Awards, Punleu Luon
Punleu Luon won the FEE Teacher Award, one of only 16 educators worldwide selected for advancing Education for Sustainable Development and inspiring youth leadership in the classroom.
2025
Green Flag renewal
We successfully renewed its Green Flag certification in December 2025, confirming the lasting impact of its Eco-Campus program and ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability across campus life.
2024
Gold Recognition for Quality of Education from the Ministry of Labour
The Ministry of Labour's Gold recognition reflects the highest tier of quality assurance, confirming our school meets rigorous standards in teaching, curriculum, and student outcomes.
2024
1st place across all categories of the CEE Competition
We took first place across all categories of the Cambodian Energy Efficiency Competition, a year-long contest among commercial buildings recognizing outstanding energy-saving performance and sustainability efforts.
2023
EXO Foundation Sustainability Awards (Winner for Climate Change Action, EHT Eco-Campus)
We won the EXO Foundation Sustainability Award for Climate Change Action among NGOs, recognizing the school's Eco-Campus project and its efforts to build a greener community mindset.
2023
Certification Eco-Campus
We earned our first Green Flag certification, becoming the first educational institution in Asia and the first TVET school worldwide to reach this milestone.