The Italian Culinary Academy immerses you in authentic Italian culture and allows you to fully embrace the essentials of Italian cuisine. The Italian Culinary Experience curriculum supplements your culinary training with classes in Italian language in both New York City and Italy. The final piece of the program is an internship at an Italian restaurant in Italy, where you’ll get real-world experience. Watch our students talk about this comprehensive program and how much they loved learning and living in New York City and Italy.

The Italian Culinary Academy was created to be all about you, the student, which is why we’ve brought in the outstanding talent of Cesare Casella to lead as our Dean. We created a program with an intensive education in New York City followed by a unique opportunity to live and learn in Italy with a curriculum that covers all of Italy’s 20 distinct regions. You’ll learn the delicious variations in cheese, vegetables, pastas, and more, all while reinforcing essential culinary techniques. See how we put together this authentic education to ignite your passion and teach you the skills to nurture your ambition for a lifetime.

See how our proven Total Immersion^sm method starts with basic techniques and progresses to advanced skills. Your curriculum builds on language, culture, and cuisine, providing an immersive experience in New York City and Italy—an education unlike one you’ll find at any other school. World-class Chef-Instructors bring their personal knowledge and expertise to every class you attend. By working closely with these accomplished professionals, you will be prepared to work in any area of the culinary industry.

If you’re asking yourself "Why?" the answer is because you want the best. Your hands-on education will combine essential techniques, language training, cultural exposure, and real-world experience in an Italian restaurant in Italy. Hear firsthand from students who’ve worked with our world-class Chef-Instructors in New York City and interned at a highly-rated Italian restaurant in one of Italy’s 20 regions. No other school can immerse you in Italian cuisine and give you the skills for success like The Italian Culinary Academy.

The world is at your doorstep! You'll have a social and professional network at your fingertips, ready to support you on your journey. The weeks you spend in New York—bonding, exploring, and learning—will be indispensable. Residence halls are safe, comfortable places to live in New York City. Living with other culinary students, you can experience urban life as a group, or go out on your own and discover the city at your own pace. Hear about it from students firsthand.

Cultural tradition and fresh regional ingredients combine in Parma, Italy for some of the most flavorful food in the world. And with a farmer’s market practically just outside your front door, you’ll have direct access to these authentic Italian ingredients. The experience of living in Italy and witnessing the unique confluence of culture and cuisine is the only way to get a well-rounded Italian culinary education. Every student who goes to Italy lives in brand new residences, built specifically for our students. See how students respond to their fully immersive education.

Our Financial Aid department is dedicated to helping you make sense of the options available to you. The process is simple and we'll hold your hand the entire way. With our extensive resources and dedicated staff, there's no reason why you should let finances stand in the way of pursuing your passion.

The Italian Culinary Academy prepares students to work in any kitchen, anywhere in the world. You’ll learn to work with the ingredients and exciting new techniques that are used in the industry’s top restaurants. Our reputation as an authentic program with an immersive curriculum, along with our growing network of alumni, will allow you to find creative, inspiring jobs both in and out of the kitchen.