18th Edition: 4 september 2012 - 2 august 2013

Each course lasts 10 months and is split into two phases:

• Residential Phase:
  5 months (800 hours) of lectures and practical sessions at the ALMA headquarters at the Reggia di Colorno. 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday.
• Professional Internship:
  5 months with a prestigious Italian restaurant that has an arrangement with ALMA.

The course fee is: €11,900 + VAT 21%

• 1^st instalment: €2,900 + VAT 21% on registering
• 2^nd instalment: €6,000 + VAT 21% by the starting date + a further contribution of €185 + VAT 21%  towards the purchase of a kit of tools
• 3^rd instalment: €3,000 + VAT 21% within the first 3 months of the course
  For foreign residents:
• 50% on registering
• 50% by the starting date
  Students who have recently received their diploma from hotel schools are exempt from paying VAT (therefore the amount becomes €11,900, to be paid by the deadlines specified above).
  The fee includes:
• Lectures
• Practice sessions
• Teaching material
• Lunch from Monday to Friday
• ALMA uniform
• Use of equipment plus a kit of tools
  The fee does not include accommodation for the residential phase.
  During the 5-month internship, food and board are provided by the host restaurant.

Ease of payment

ALMA has some comfortable residences near the School (“Alma Housing”).
These residences offer students various kinds of shared accommodation.
Each apartment features a living room with cooking corner and bathroom: the monthly rent, including expenses, is €415.00 per person (prices may vary).

For more information: almahousing@scuolacucina.it

The course includes:

• Cooking and baking techniques
• The cuisine of the Italian territories 
• Sensory analysis 
• Elements of oenology
• Elements of management in the food and beverage sector 
• Nutrition 
• History and culture of Italian cuisine 
• Food Safety - HACCP 
• Didactic Outings

Professional Internship