FAQs

1. What are the courses being offered by ASHA?
   
   ASHA offers courses which allow for easy and ready employment. Our programs, such as Pro-cook + CHRO, Barista + CHRO allow for certificate courses that can be pursued for 6 months while our Diploma in Hospitality Management (DHM) and Management Accounting (CIMA) for 9 months to two years.
   
   Our BS HRM is a 4-year course mostly for high school graduates wanting a Bachelors Degree in this field.
   
   
   
2. How long does each of the course take?
   
   The shortest courses are the Certificate courses which takes about 6 months. In three months, they will be experiencing hands-on training, some allowing them to “earn while learn” at any of our established hotels and restaurants.
   
   Our longer courses are the DHM and BS HRM courses which takes two to four years.
   
   
   
3. Where is it located? Is it accessible?
   
   
   • Quezon City Branch - Located in Kamias Rd, West Kamias, A few meters away from GMA Kamuning Station. One ride from Cubao. A few minutes away from Gateway, Trinoma and Quezon Avenue.
     
     
   • San Juan Branch - Located in Santolan Rd. corner J. Abad Santos St. A few meters away from Greenhills Shopping Center. One ride from V. Mapa Station - LRT 2 and one ride from Ortigas, Cainta and Taytay.
     
     
   • Antipolo Branch - Located at Hollywood Hills Subdivision, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City. This is in front of Valley Golf subdivision along sumulong highway. One ride from LRT 2 Santolan station or from Cubao.
     
     
   • Tagaytay Branch - Is located within the newly built Summit Ridge Hotel in Tagaytay with address at Km 58 Maharlika West, General Emilio, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City.
     
     
     
4. Who are behind ASHA?
   
   ASHA is part of the Cravings Group of Companies that gave us establishments such as Cravings Restaurant, Classic Cuisine, TCB, Annie’s, The Orange Place Hotel, 7 Suites Hotel and the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) to name a few.
   
   Being pioneers and actual practitioners in the industry, ASHA is able to immediately expose the students to the actual setting of the industry and connect them to many career opportunities within its group or partner establishments.
   
   
   
5. Are you TESDA Accredited?
   
   Yes. However unlike TESDA and their short courses, we have a lot of industry tie-ups and partners which guarantees that your hands-on training will be handled by the best in the industry. On top of this, ASHA guarantees an increase in the chances of employment as our hands-on training is given by the best in the industry.
   
   
   
6. Are the tuition fees affordable?
   
   Our tuition fees are very reasonable. We have a graduated payment scheme which makes it lighter on the pocket.
   
   
   
7. What are the payment schemes?
   
   Modular Basis (09175729790 look for Dennis)
   
   
   
8. When was ASHA established?
   
   Our group has been in the industry for 20years since 1989 and because of global standards to be at par from other schools in June 2009, Asian School of Hospitality Arts has been formalized.
   
   
   
9. What are the industry partners of ASHA?
   
   Seven Suites Hotel observatory, The Orange Place Hotel, C3 Events Place, The Coffee Beanery, Oceana Events Place, C2 Restaurant, Cravings, among many others.
   
   
   
10. What are the benefits of enrolling in ASHA?
    
    Refer to number 4.
    
    
    
11. Where are your students now?
    
    We have students who are working in Singapore, some of which are managing their own businesses, may it be catering, bar operations, and the likes, one of which even started a coffee shop in Canada. Some students have apprenticeships in HongKong and Singapore.
    
    
    
12. How do I make sure that I get a job if I enroll in ASHA?
    
    At ASHA, we train you with some of the best in the industry. Proper training is important in the hotel and restaurant industry as practical application of skills is what the industry demands. On top of this, our program allows for absorption of our very qualified students by our industry partners.
    
    
    
13. Who are the instructors?
    
    Some of our instructors include:
    
    
    • ANGIE BLANCO - School Director, ASHA, BS HRM and MBA UP Diliman Graduate, Formerly HR and Training Director of a 5 star hotel in the UAE, Former Training Director of Max's Restaurant Group of Companies. Has 10 Years HRM teaching experience in De La Salle - College of St. Benilde / UP Diliman and FEU. Teaches Front Office, F & B Service, Introduction to Hospitality. Secretary of the Association of Human Resource Managers in the hotel industry for 10 years.
      
      
    • Geneve M. Tanyag - BS Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate / 5 Years TESDA NCII
      Instructor / Assessor
      
      
    • Marissa Lim - AB English Graduate / 10 Years Executive Housekeeper / 20 Years Hotel Experience
    
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14. Do you offer night or weekend classes?
    
    Yes. This allows for the second courses and those who have day-jobs to apply to our courses. Allowing for flexible time schedule. We also offer Saturday Classes.