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Professional Italian culinary school in Colorno near Parma with English-taught international programs for foreign students. Programs range from a 2-week short course to an 11.5-month professional path with internships. ALMA charges a non-refundable EUR 100 application evaluation fee.
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For international culinary students and young chefs with 2/3 years of experience; optional one-month internship. 3rd edition 9 June 2027.
School page: “Official Price: € 4.900 (VAT and accomodation included)”
Requires intermediate English; applicants over 40 asked for a motivational letter. Optional traineeship. Editions 24 November 2026 and 9 July 2027; '2027 Editions price is 5.500€'.
School page: “Official Price: € 5.300 (VAT included)”
Requires high school diploma and intermediate English. Optional traineeship. Next edition 04 May 2027.
School page: “Official Price: € 6.250 (VAT and tool kit included)”
Full time 4/5 days per week, 6-8 hours per day; mandatory internship in Unit 2. Maximum 20 students per edition. Upcoming: ICP Unit 1 from 29 April 2027 and 02 September 2027. Non-refundable EUR 100 application fee.
School page: “€ 30.200 (VAT and tool kit included)”
At €4,900, ALMA - Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana’s lowest published price is the only one of its type we list nearby. Price is only one part: compare the length, group size and what is included on each card.
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The lowest price ALMA - Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana publishes is €4,900 per person for “Like an Italian”. Its other published prices run up to €30,200. We read these on the school’s website on 2026-11-01; check the school’s page before you book.
Like an Italian: 2 weeks. Italian Pasta Program: 3 weeks. Italian Pastry Program: 4 weeks. Italian Culinary Program (Unit 1 + Unit 2, full path): 50 weeks.
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