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ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners

Professional school for foreigners based in the castle of Costigliole d'Asti, Piedmont. Courses combine weeks of lessons at the institute with optional internships of up to 11 weeks in Italian restaurants (JRE association). Fees include guesthouse accommodation and weekday meals during the lesson weeks.

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School website
Courses
4Career course
From
€2,900per person, complete course
Where
Costigliole d'AstiCastle of Costigliole d'Asti (AT)
Taught in
English, Italianas stated by the school

ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners courses and prices

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Career course

Basic Course on Italian Cuisine

€2,900per person, complete courseabout US$3,240
Length
2 weeks
Per day
about €207
Taught in
English
Certificate
Professional
  • Lodging
  • Meals

2 weeks of lessons plus 11 weeks optional internship (total 100 days). Fee includes guesthouse accommodation for 2 weeks, breakfast and lunch/dinner Monday-Friday, chef uniform, visa support. Malpensa group bus transfer listed under additional payment services. Internship not included in fee.

School page: “Complete course: 2.900 €”

Read 1 Nov 2026School page
Career course

Course on Italian Gelato

€4,300per person, 3 weeks lessons + optional internshipabout US$4,804
Length
3 weeks
Per day
about €205
Taught in
Italian, English
  • Lodging
  • Meals

Taught in Italian with English interpreter. 5,400 EUR for 4 weeks of lessons + 8 weeks internship; weekly modules 1,700 EUR. Internship accommodation and meals paid by student.

School page: “4.300€ for the first 3 weeks of lessons and 9 weeks of internship (optional)”

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Career course

Course on Italian Pastry

€4,500per person, complete courseabout US$5,027
Length
3 weeks
Per day
about €214
Taught in
Italian, English
  • Lodging
  • Meals

Taught in Italian with English interpreter. 3 weeks of lessons plus 10 weeks optional internship. Single week modules EUR 1,700 (weeks 1 and 3) or EUR 1,800 (week 2).

School page: “Complete course: 4.500 €”

Read 1 Nov 2026School page
Career course

Master Course in Italian Cuisine and Oenology - Level I

€5,950per person, complete courseabout US$6,647
Length
4 weeks
Per day
about €213
Taught in
English
Certificate
Professional
  • Lodging
  • Meals

4 weeks of lessons plus 8 weeks optional internship (total 3 months). Includes guesthouse accommodation for 4 weeks and weekday meals.

School page: “Complete course: 5.950 €”

Read 1 Nov 2026School page

How ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners compares

At €2,900, ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners’s lowest published price is higher than 1 of 5 similar career course prices we list in Italy. Price is only one part: compare the length, group size and what is included on each card.

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ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners: questions

How much does ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners cost?

The lowest price ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners publishes is €2,900 per person, complete course for “Basic Course on Italian Cuisine”. Its other published prices run up to €5,950. We read these on the school’s website on 2026-11-01; check the school’s page before you book.

How long are the courses at ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners?

Basic Course on Italian Cuisine: 2 weeks. Course on Italian Gelato: 3 weeks. Course on Italian Pastry: 3 weeks. Master Course in Italian Cuisine and Oenology - Level I: 4 weeks.

How do I book ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners?

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What language is ICIF - Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners taught in?

The school’s pages mention English and Italian.