Considered as one of the finest schools in hospitality education and training across the world, ALMA offers numerous programs in fields like bakery techniques, cooking techniques, catering and much more. The school is home to over 10000 students from 85 diverse countries. ALMA has a large network of over 20 schools worldwide that are well equipped with training classrooms, pastry labs and didactic cellars. ALMA alumni are recruited in top institutions around the globe including Baglioni Hotels and Resorts, Cannavacciuolo, randstad, relais and chateaux, four seasons and many more.

  • All the applications are administered by the ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine, hence the applicants must submit an online application using the official ALMA portal.
  • The university undergoes a strict evaluation process by adopting a holistic approach for granting admission to the students.
  • Applicants must submit a well written motivational letter, CV and other requirements as specified for their chosen program. The application process varies across different courses.
  • The applicants are advised to send an application at least 6 months before the course begins. The seats in ALMA courses are limited, so if the course seats are already filled, the candidates are included in the waiting list or enrolled in different edition of the course.

Highlights

University Type Private
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 2002
Programs Diploma and certification programs
Academic Calendar Edition wise
Student Population 10,000
Basic cost of attendance 3,000-25,000 EUR
Official Website https://www.alma.scuolacucina.it/en/

ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine Campus

Located in the heart of the food valley in a huge area of 5000 square meters, ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine is well equipped with technical gadgets essential for training in the hospitality field. ALMA is home to over 30 trainers including academic instructors and chefs.

  • There are 25 educational spaces on the campus including 5 demo classrooms, 7 training classrooms, 2 pastry labs, 1 bakery lab, 1 sommellerie classroom, 1 didactic cellar, 2 educational restaurants, 1 didactic bar and 4 classrooms for catering managers.
  • The school library has a huge stock of over 12,000 volumes of journals, books and guides about various topics regarding cooking techniques and hospitality management.
  • The campus also houses a career center that gives students an opportunity to avail placement opportunities with various recruiting partners across 20 diverse countries.
  • ALMA has 6 housing units to accommodate the students which are well furnished and have all the necessary items to live comfortably.

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Student Accommodation

International students can choose from 6 housing units located in a proximity to the main campus. These apartments have a shared accommodation system.

  • The accommodation units consist of a living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and a common area.
  • ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine is well equipped with various facilities including dishwashers, kitchen utensils, equipment, TV, launderette, air conditioning or heating, wifi access, video surveillance 24X7, and maintenance service.

ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine Programs

ALMA offers a wide range of diploma and certification programs to students from over 85 countries. The programs are either taught in italian or english.

  • The school offers italian iconic courses that includes Italian pastry program, italian pasta program, italian pizza program.
  • Students can also enroll into several diploma programs that include internship opportunities after training completion.
  • Some of the diploma programs include French and Italian Arts DIploma.
  • ALMA offers international programs like a new Italian culinary program, tailor made programs, etc.
  • The courses that are taught in italian language comprises the cooking techniques course, advanced course of italian cuisine, advanced pastry course, course in modern breadmaking, advanced course of restaurant, bar and sommellerie management, master ALMA-AIS and food and beverage manager course.

ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine Application Process

Prospective candidates applying to ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine need to follow the below-mentioned admission guidelines:

Application Portal: ALMA Application Portal
Admission Requirements:

  • CV/Resume
  • Motivation Letter (for candidates who are 40 years or above)

ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine Tuition Fees

The fees of different courses are tabulated below:

Programs Total fees in EUR
Italian pasta program 3650
Italian Pastry Program 4555
Italian Pizza Program 3650
ICP-New Italian Culinary Program 24500
Course in modern breadmaking 8495