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Diploma of Cucina Italiana

Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec

  • Montreal, Canada
  • 1.17 years
  • French
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec campus

About the program

A 14-month accelerated vocational diploma in professional cooking with an Italian specialisation.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (67 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Cucina Italiana (Italian Cuisine) through study areas such as 14 months full-time (3 consecutive sessions
  • 884 hours with 420 hours of internship). Covers classic Italian recipes. Apply relevant analytical
  • Communication and practical skills to learning activities in this field.

Career outcomes

  • Cook
  • Station chef
  • Sous-chef
  • Chef

Curriculum

  • 14 months full-time (3 consecutive sessions
  • 1
  • 884 hours with 420 hours of internship). Covers classic Italian recipes
  • Italian and Quebec products
  • Basic cuts and cooking techniques
  • Mise en place
  • Brigade teamwork
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Italian language and culture
  • And a three-month end-of-studies stay in Italy (two weeks of seminars plus a ten-week restaurant internship).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary School Diploma (DES) or equivalent (tourism: with Secondary 4 mathematics)
  • Or a Diploma of Vocational Studies plus Secondary 5 language courses and Secondary 4 mathematics
  • French proficiency
  • Selection on academic file
  • Related training and experience
  • Possible interview
  • Proof of financial capacity for international applicants.

Accepted academic background

Secondary School Diploma (DES) or equivalent, OR at least 16 years old with Secondary 3 or 4 French, Second language and mathematics (level varies by programme), International applicants give proof of financial capacity (except French citizens).

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport or Government Photo ID
  • Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates.

How to apply

  1. Review the entry requirements for Diploma of Vocational Studies in Cucina Italiana (Italian Cuisine) at Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ). Prepare your academic qualifications and the supporting documents specified for this program. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,594 CAD
Application fee$30 CAD
Deposit$23,448 CAD

Program details

CampusMontreal
Faculty or schoolTechnical training
DepartmentCucina Italiana
Teaching languageFrench
Credit value35
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay67 years
Scholarship noteScholarship availability is indicated in the source dataset. Eligibility, Award amounts and application dates must be confirmed through the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.17 years.