Course Studies 2017 in Turin Italy. Theoretical and practical lessons on pizza: the excellence of the ingredients, doughs, yeast, different types of pizza, with the opportunity of a training period at pizzerias of medium-high level ICIF has devised, in collaboration with the Academy of Pizza makers, a new training Course: the Course on Pizza. The training programme adopts an integrated approach, teaching both the theory and the practical skills necessary to join a profession that is considered a popular, cultural and social phenomenon which is typically Italian, in continual growth both in Italy and abroad. The Course is in Italian language and teachers are supported by an interpreter in English language. Minimum number of participants: 12. Duration The Course has a total duration of 8 weeks: 3 weeks of theoretical and practical lessons at the Institute 5 weeks of internship (optional) at pizzerias that will be previously selected by the Institute. Those who can enroll are: Italian and foreign professionals of food and wine Italian and foreign food lovers and enthusiasts Lesson topics The Pizza: an Italian popular product which has become a worldwide social and cultural phenomenon ICIF: a frame of reference History and traditions of Pizza The profession of pizza maker A growing market Food raw materials Flour: classifications, types, quality and use Water: a resource to be exploited Salts: selection and management of a basic element The ingredients: a choice that characterizes us, the importance of seasonality and territoriality The classical Pizza and the pan pizza The... [-]

Learn Italian in Turin The course is aimed at students who wish to learn the Italian language in a fun and dynamic environment. In 80 hours it is possible to acquire linguistic skills appropriate to the level being studied, including: grammatical structures, development of vocabulary, learning and improvement of pronunciation, conversation, comprehension, reading and writing. Access to the course is foreseen via a free entry test in order to evaluate the student’s initial level of knowledge and to consequently form classes composed of students of the same level. Lessons are held every day, from Monday to Friday, and constitute a total number of 20 hours per week. A progress test will be given halfway through the course followed by a final test at the end, for which a language level certificate will be issued. Students will be provided with a study kit composed of the material required for the course and an AbbeyCard, which allows the holder to benefit from a range of discounts in any of the numerous participating shops, restaurants and museums. On request, the school can organise recreational activities allowing students to discover the beauty and the flavours of Piedmont. Calendar: Courses start on the first Monday of every month. Qualification: Certificate of attendance Teachers: The school’s teachers all have a degree and all possess specific university qualifications in the Italian language teaching field. They boast many years of teaching experience and speak fluent English as well as other European and Asian languages. Level: All levels of... [-]