Apicius International School of Hospitality at FUA is the first institute to receive the World Association of Chefs’ Societies recognition for quality culinary education in Italy. Worldchefs is an organization dedicated to improving and maintaining culinary standards through education, training and professional development. It has a global network of chefs which includes 100 official chefs’ associations as members. WCCE is the recognition that Apicius chef faculty members Simone De Castro, Massimo Bocus, and Andrea Trapani obtained as certified culinary educators. Apicius had already been offering the Fast Track for the Commis Chef upon completion of the 2-year culinary arts career program. As of 2018, Apicius culinary arts graduates of the 1-year Master in Italian Cuisine career program will be eligible to apply via Fast Track for the WACS Certified Chef de Partie level. Apicius is the first and the only institution in Europe and one of three institutions in the world to offer this status. Apicius is recognized by WACS for offering a culinary and pastry program which meets or exceeds the global standards for quality culinary education. Apicius has a unique approach to food studies by incorporating the context of the city and country into hospitality education. Apicius strives to expose students to the unique experience of being involved with the local Italian community. When the students leave the program they have a deep understanding of the city, art, culture and population to carry with them throughout their careers. Please visit the WACS Fast Track Page to see instructions on how to apply.
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Events
Ganzo Calendar
Ganzo, the creative learning lab, restaurant, and gallery run by Apicius students and faculty offers a rich calendar of gastronomic events throughout each academic session...
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The Student Life and Development department offers an extensive calendar of events open to all students...
Read more ...La Palestra At FUA-AUF
Mens sana in corpore sano - is the philosophy behind La Palestra mini gym...
Read more ...Educational Field Trips
EFT Education Field Trips offers international students studying in Florence the opportunity to discover Italy and all the aspects of its culture by participating in field trips...
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FUA-AUF 2023 Conference
Gardens of Culture: Italo Calvino's Memos for the New Millennium.
Cross Campus
Blending Magazine Spring 2023 Issue 1 Released
The first 2023 issue of Blending Magazine is here.
Read the online issue.
FUA-AUF Featured Programs
Italian Civlization & Culture Summer Field Learning Program
The summer Civilization and Culture program explores Northern, Southern, and Central Italy through a 3-week field learning experience.
Read more ...Cultural Introduction / Perspectives - Summer
The Summer Cultural Introduction and Cultural Perspectives programs feature lectures, active participation, and on-site/field learning...
Read more ...Summer Pre-College Program
A unique 4-week opportunity for high school students to participate in its cultural and academic offering...
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