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Jun 1, 2026
Sep 28, 2026
Jan 25, 2027
Apr 5, 2027
Sep 27, 2027
Sep 28, 2026
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Italian Cuisine Chef Training – Sample Schedule
2026/27
| DAY | PROGRAM | ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES |
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| 1st week |
1 | Sun | Housing check-in | |
| 2 | Mon | Orientation meeting, chef coat & cap delivery | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 3 | Tue. | Welcome lunch – City Tour – Florence Central Market tour | ||
| 4 | Wed | Hands-on Cooking Session: Tuscan Cuisine Part 1 | ||
| 5 | Thu | Hands-on Cooking Session: Tuscan Cuisine Part 2 | ||
| 6 | Fri. | Guided visit: Animal Breeding and Meat-Cutting Demonstration | ||
| 7 | Sat | Free | ||
| 2nd week |
8 | Sun | Free | |
| 9 | Mon | Italian Class | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 10 | Tue | Hands-on Cooking Session: Northern Italian Cuisine Part 1 | ||
| 11 | Wed | Hands-on Cooking Session: Northern Italian Cuisine Part 2 | ||
| 12 | Thu | “Restaurant Internship” Orientation Session | ||
| 13 | Fri | Hands-on Cooking Session: Authentic Italian Pizza | ||
| 14 | Sat. | Free | ||
| 3rd week |
15 | Sun | Free | |
| 16 | Mon | Hands-on Cooking Session: Mediterranean Cuisine and Seafood 1 | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 17 | Tue | Hands-on Cooking Session: Mediterranean Cuisine and Seafood 2 | ||
| 18 | Wed | Wine Seminar | ||
| 19 | Thu | Food Wholesale Tour (how to purchase supplies) | ||
| 20 | Fri | Italian Class | ||
| 21 | Sat | Free | ||
| 4th week |
22 | Sun | Free | |
| 23 | Mon. | Professional Practice at an Italian Restaurant | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 24 | Tue | Hands-on Cooking Session: Southern Italian Cuisine | ||
| 25 | Wed | Hands-on Cooking Session: Food Intolerances and Ethical Nutrition | ||
| 26 | Thu | Agritourism Experience: Olive Orchard & Vineyard Wine Tour | ||
| 27 | Fri | Hands-on Cooking Session: Buffet | Italian Language test | |
| 28 | Sat | 1-month program: Housing check-out | ||
| 5th week |
29 | Sun | Free | |
| 30 | Mon | Hands-on Cooking Session: Italian Home Cooking | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 31 | Tue | Hands-on Cooking Session: Appetizers | ||
| 32 | Wed | Hands-on Cooking Session: Vegetarian Italian Dishes | ||
| 33 | Thu | Guided Visit: Cheese Factory | ||
| 34 | Fri | Italian Class | ||
| 35 | Sat | Free | ||
| 6th week |
36 | Sun | Free | |
| 37 | Mon. | Sommelier Training Part 1 | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 38 | Tue | Sommelier Training Part 2 | ||
| 39 | Wed | Guided Visit: Local Winery | ||
| 40 | Thu | Italian Class | ||
| 41 | Fri | Waiters and Table Setting Etiquette | Italian Language test | |
| 42 | Sat | Sommelier Training Part 3 | ||
| 7th week |
43 | Sun | Free | |
| 44 | Mon | Hands-on Cooking Session: Desserts | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 45 | Tue | Barista Training (caffè, cappuccino, etc.) | ||
| 46 | Wed | Hands-on Cooking Session: Baking Bread and Focaccia | ||
| 47 | Thu | Italian Class | ||
| 48 | Fri | Hands-on Cooking Session: Making Fresh Sausages | ||
| 49 | Sat | Free | ||
| 8th week |
50 | Sun | Free | |
| 51 | Mon | Guided Visit: Ham Factory (“prosciutto”, “salame”, etc.) | Italian Classes ~9 hours per week |
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| 52 | Tue | Hands-on Cooking Session: Risotto | ||
| 53 | Wed | Italian Class | ||
| 54 | Thu | Hands-on Cooking Session: Party Recipes & Festive Dishes | ||
| 55 | Fri | Free | Italian Language test | |
| 56 | Sat | 2-month program: Housing check-out |
*Please note that the schedule above is subject to change without prior notice due to the school or the teacher’s conditions.
*Classes are organized according to the schedules, dates, and programs established by the teachers appointed by FCAS, which reserves the right, at any time, to amend any aspect of the course as may be necessary.
*If the number of students is small, 9 hours of Italian lessons per week must be replaced by 6 hours per week of private or semi-private lessons. Smaller groups of students can expect a higher level of acquisition of the Italian language.
