Welcome to The International Culinary Center's School of Italian Studies, where we provide students with the ultimate experience in Italian cooking. Designed by our dean, the renowned Italian chef Cesare Casella, our Italian cooking courses are groundbreaking in their authentic and immersive approach to Italian cuisine.

The School of Italian Studies provides a rare opportunity to set out on an once-in-a-lifetime culinary odyssey that begins in New York City and whisks you to Parma, Italy, a city unmatched for culinary tradition. We call this intensive training in food, culture, and language The Italian Culinary Experience and it is truly that. It is the most comprehensive, authentic course offered today for aspiring Italian cooks like you. Of course, you can also study entirely in New York City at your own pace and take your inspiration from our distinguished chef-instructors, with courses designed for amateur cooks.

Whether you yearn to immerse yourself in all things Italian—language, culture, history, cuisine—or just wish you had the skills to artfully prepare delicious, classic Italian dishes, our curriculum is designed to diligently train and consistently inspire you. Choose the course that fits your passion and you'll be on your way to becoming the world-class Italian cook you've always dreamed of being.

Whatever path you choose, you will get more than an education. You will be completely immersed in the energy, beauty, and passion of Italian cuisine. Our intensive, hands-on training, our unique Total Immersion^SM teaching method, and our special emphasis on the Italian language make our program one of the strongest of its kind anywhere in the world. At the heart of Italian culture is a passion for great food, good friends, and the love of family—ingredients that come together beautifully, every day, at mealtime.