Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Welcome to the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland!

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The Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is an educational institution of fine traditions, modern training facilities, and the latest management methods, all located in the heart of Europe in Switzerland. The passion and dedication of the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland aims to nurture in students a passion for food through the development of excellent culinary practise and dedication in an environment reflecting today's culinary trends and industry.

The Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland evolved from the fusion of two world-renowned culinary schools, DCT’s European Culinary Center in Lucerne and the Culinary Arts Academy in Le Bouveret. Today, CIS has 2 locations in these cities, both situated within the campuses of hospitality management school César Ritz College. More than 12,000 people from 80 countries have graduated from the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, continuing on to successful culinary careers around the world. Students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland may choose from a variety of study options ranging from one-term education courses to three-year Bachelors education programmes.

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The education curriculum of the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland focuses on the skills and practises required in operational kitchens of European cuisine, especially Italian and French. Students gain an appreciation of European culinary traditions, skills, philosophies, and modern trends. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on experience in small classes, students develop the standards of Swiss chefs and become expert in international cuisine, from traditional culinary basics to international fine-dining methods. A multicultural student body works in close contact with chef instructors, and can apply new skills in the school's newly renovated, state-of-the-art demonstration kitchens. The opportunity to gain practical experience through paid internships allows many students to work in some of the best restaurants and four- and five-star hotels in Switzerland and beyond.

In addition to its excellent culinary education courses, the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland offers students a Leadership Programme, which provides the necessary tools for future management roles within the industry. The school also has a dedicated career team which offers a range of services like international career trips and a biannual International Recruitment Forum, assisting students in taking their first steps toward a creative culinary career.

For more information about Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, please submit an information request below and the school will contact you with further information.

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Culinary studies in the heart of Switzerland

At the Culinary Institute Switzerland, students learn culinary passion and excellence through hands-on experience in a variety of kitchen environments. Students begin their studies in Lucerne, Switzerland, where they gain basic skills before continuing on to complete 2 internships and the rest of their classroom studies in Le Bouveret.

Within this culinary education, students create a food concept project as well as top food products from a-z. All food produced by Culinary Institute Switzerland students is used to feed the school’s other students.

Education programs - Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Bachelor Degree
Hospitality / Tourism		Location

Cuisine / Pastry / Bakery
	Bachelor in Culinary Arts	Lucerne, Switzerland
Diploma Program
Hospitality / Tourism
Cuisine / Pastry / Bakery
	Certificate in Swiss Pastry and Chocolate Arts	Lucerne, Switzerland
	Swiss Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts & Certificate of Higher Education	Lucerne, Switzerland
	Swiss Higher Diploma in Culinary Studies & Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts	Lucerne, Switzerland

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Lucerne, Switzerland

Culinary Institute Switzerland Lucerne The Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland has 2 campuses located in both the German and French parts of Switzerland - one in downtown Lucerne in central Switzerland and one in Le Bouveret on the banks of Lake Geneva. With Switzerland's long tradition of hotel and tourism management (among the best in the world), there is not better place to start a successful culinary career.

Lucerne

The beautiful city of Lucerne is located in the heart of Switerland on Lake Lucerne and has a population of about 76,000 people. Lucerne is a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from all over the world to admire its picturesque charm. Lucerne offers endless opportuniteis for sightseeing, music festivals, shopping, and nightlife. As the capital of the Canton of Lucerne, the city is a center of transport, government, and telecommunication for the area.

Le Bouveret

The Swiss resort town of Le Bouveret is located on the southernmost end of Lake Geneva close to the French border. Le Bouveret is in the communie of Port-Valais in the Canton of Valais, and is surrounded by the incredible Alps. The town is tourist-oriented with multiple attractions such as the water amusement park Aquaparc and the Swiss Vapeur Parc, where students can spend their free time.

Student accommodation at Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is available on-campus at both the Lucerne and Le Bouveret campuses so that students can enjoy a unique college experience. School tuition fees include a modern, comfortable double room with private bathroom. Both campuses have wireless internet access everywhere, and brand-new single delux rooms are available on the Bouveret campus for an additional fee.

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