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Major Culinary Schools Worldwide - INI
The world's major culinary schools include Le Cordon Bleu, which preserves traditional French culinary techniques, the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) known as the 'Harvard of culinary schools,' the Culinary Arts Academy in Switzerland, and the Basque Culinary Center in Spain. These institutions offer comprehensive curricula ranging from classical techniques to modern molecular gastronomy for aspiring professional chefs.
culinary schools
cooking education
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French cuisine
Italian cuisine
hospitality
education
[item.le-cordon-bleu]
code=01
slug=le-cordon-bleu
name=Le Cordon Bleu
description=The world's most famous French culinary school, founded in Paris in 1895.
founded=1895
location=France (Paris), UK (London), Japan (Tokyo), Australia (Sydney), Canada (Ottawa), and 20+ countries
specialty=French cuisine, pastry
[item.culinary-institute-of-america]
code=02
slug=culinary-institute-of-america
name=Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
description=America's premier culinary school, known as the 'Harvard of culinary schools.'
founded=1946
location=USA (New York, California, Texas), Singapore
specialty=American cuisine, wine and beverages, food business
[item.culinary-arts-academy-switzerland]
code=03
slug=culinary-arts-academy-switzerland
name=Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
description=A prestigious Swiss culinary school offering education combining business management and culinary skills.
founded=
location=Switzerland (Le Bouveret, Brig)
specialty=Swiss cuisine, business management
[item.basque-culinary-center]
code=04
slug=basque-culinary-center
name=Basque Culinary Center
description=An innovative culinary research institution in San Sebastián, Spain.
founded=2011
location=Spain (San Sebastián)
specialty=Molecular gastronomy, sustainable gastronomy, research
[item.alma-scuola-cucina]
code=05
slug=alma-scuola-cucina
name=ALMA - The School of Italian Culinary Arts
description=A prestigious Italian culinary school located in Parma, Italy.
founded=2004
location=Italy (Parma)
specialty=Italian cuisine, pasta, wine
[item.ferrandi-paris]
code=06
slug=ferrandi-paris
name=Ferrandi Paris
description=A prestigious French culinary school founded in 1920, known as the 'Harvard of Gastronomy.'
founded=1920
location=France (Paris)
specialty=French cuisine, pastry
[item.ecole-alain-ducasse]
code=07
slug=ecole-alain-ducasse
name=École Alain Ducasse
description=A culinary school founded by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse.
founded=1999
location=France (Paris), and other global cities
specialty=French cuisine, creative cuisine
[item.institute-of-culinary-education]
code=08
slug=institute-of-culinary-education
name=Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
description=A major American culinary school located in New York and Los Angeles.
founded=1975
location=USA (New York, Los Angeles)
specialty=American cuisine, pastry, restaurant management
[item.johnson-wales-university]
code=09
slug=johnson-wales-university
name=Johnson & Wales University
description=A university with the largest culinary program in the United States.
founded=1914
location=USA (Rhode Island, North Carolina, Colorado, Florida)
specialty=American cuisine, culinary nutrition, food service management
[item.westminster-kingsway-college]
code=10
slug=westminster-kingsway-college
name=Westminster Kingsway College
description=A historic UK culinary school founded in 1909, alma mater of Jamie Oliver.
founded=1909
location=UK (London)
specialty=British cuisine, French cuisine
[item.apicius-international-school]
code=11
slug=apicius-international-school
name=Apicius International School of Hospitality
description=An international hospitality school located in Florence, Italy.
founded=1997
location=Italy (Florence)
specialty=Italian cuisine, wine, hospitality
[item.william-angliss-institute]
code=12
slug=william-angliss-institute
name=William Angliss Institute
description=Australia's largest food and hospitality training institution.
founded=1940
location=Australia (Melbourne)
specialty=Australian cuisine, cheese making, beer brewing, hospitality