Learn how to work with ingredients and flavours, and explore a variety of exciting recipes, from delicious appetisers and main courses to mouth-watering desserts. Our experienced chefs will teach you all about various cooking techniques with a series of hands-on and do-it-yourself lessons.
Experience ICCA Abu Dhabi’s pioneering world-class culinary training and discover a new way of learning to cook. This one-of-a-kind program gets you learning in a state-of-the-art professional training kitchen of international industry standards and could open up a whole new world of opportunities for the future.
The School Culinary Program is especially designed to meet the requirements of the CAS (Creativity
Activity Service) and Duke of Edinburgh programs for high school learners, while teaching you essential life skills and paving a pathway to further education in this field. At the end of the course, you will be awarded an ICCA Certificate in ‘Home Kitchen Skills’.
1. Basic knife skills
2. Kitchen hygiene and food safety
3. Understand food and learn various cooking methods
4. Quick and easy recipes for soups, appetisers, main courses and desserts
Internationally accredited & recognised with guaranteed work placement.
In 90 days of intensive hands-on, application-focused, and outcome-driven training, you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the culinary world. With 100% job placement upon graduation, you step into professional kitchens fully prepared to excel, ahead of your peers.
Upon successful completion of the course, all students will receive an ICCA Abu Dhabi School Culinary Program – High School Life Skills Program Certificate.
The School Culinary Program will cover sixteen (16) lessons of two (2) hours each, to be held every Sunday evening.
These 16 classes comprise 2 classes in Kitchen Essentials + 14 classes in Food Preparation.
Classes will be held every Sunday from 03.00 PM to 05.00 PM.
All classes and training will be conducted in English only.
A purpose-built campus set for worldclass culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail are aimed to make your experience at ICCA truly memorable.
As the leading culinary school in the Middle East, ICCA Abu Dhabi is internationally renowned as an icon for worldclass culinary education with several prestigious national, international awards and recognitions to its credit.
A diverse and international industry-experienced academic faculty certified by the City & Guilds, UK, focus on providing personalized attention for an enhanced education and training experience.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers for international industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) based on the proprietary ICCA ought-to-know and industry-relevant knowledge.
Get assured job opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world with ICCA’s IWEP program, offering seamless industry integration.
ICCA IWP Abu Dhabi's (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Chef Anastasiia Arefeva is a pastry professional with a unique background that blends scientific precision with culinary creativity. Trained in general medicine before transitioning into pastry, she brings a structured, detail-oriented approach to dessert making. With experience as an Assistant Pastry Chef in Russia, she has specialized in mousse-based desserts and low-carb creations, while also training teams on quality standards and production techniques. After completing an intensive pastry program at ICCA, she continues to refine her craft across chocolate, baking, and modern desserts. Passionate about precision and innovation, she brings both discipline and creativity into the world of pastry.
Chef Farah Azzouz is a Chef Assistant at ICCA, bringing a unique blend of culinary training and business expertise. With a degree in Business Management and Marketing from the University of Surrey, she combines strategic thinking with a strong foundation in pastry, having completed an intensive diploma at ICCA. Her experience in operations, including supplier sourcing and catering, adds a practical industry perspective to her role. Passionate about food and learning, Farah supports hands-on training in the kitchen while contributing to a structured and engaging learning environment for aspiring chefs.
Lee Ann Marco is an Assistant Chef Instructor at ICCA, bringing a unique blend of culinary passion and project management experience. With a professional background in large-scale engineering projects across the UAE, she developed strong skills in coordination, problem-solving, and team leadership before transitioning into culinary education. At ICCA, she is dedicated to shaping aspiring chefs through hands-on learning, guiding students as they build confidence and skill in the kitchen. Lee Ann’s teaching is rooted in discipline, structure, and care, driven by her belief in being part of each student’s journey and creating a lasting impact through food.
Chef Anastasiya Dudnik is a highly skilled baking and patisserie expert with over 15 years of international experience across leading five-star hotels and luxury hospitality brands. Known for her creative precision and deep understanding of pastry arts, she has led high-performing teams and crafted exceptional dessert concepts across diverse culinary environments. Her expertise spans artisanal baking, menu development, and large-scale banquet production. Passionate about mentoring, Chef Anastasia brings a practical, hands-on approach to training, inspiring aspiring chefs to master both technique and creativity in the world of baking and patisserie.
With over 13 years of experience in the gastronomic field, Chef Rene honed and perfected his pastry-making skills, working in different countries, including France. Besides being an accomplished pâtissier, he has around seven years of experience teaching and mentoring young aspiring chefs while also working as a consultant. He keeps his finger on the pulse of the industry by actively participating in different international congresses of cakeshops.
Chef Louna has two main passions: preparing gastronomic meals using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients available and teaching aspiring chefs. A seasoned culinary challenge participant, he was also among the Top chef Arab 2021 semifinalists. Chef Louna comes with solid industry experience, having worked in luxurious and renowned hotels and restaurants in Europe and North Africa. He is also proficient in food styling and has worked as a consultant for numerous Food TV shows.
With over 18 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, Chef Durgesh has ample experience in managing and anticipating customers' unanticipated needs and concerns. During his stint in the industry, he discovered an interest in gastronomy, prompting him to change his career path from food & beverage to culinary. Today, he is looking forward to teaching and inspiring young chefs while also sharing his enthusiasm and passion for the culinary arts with them.
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