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