International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management

What International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management does

ISCAHM is a privately held culinary and hospitality education institution founded in 2003 in Quezon City, Philippines, by Norbert Gandler, Ulrich Willimann, and Hansjorg Schallenberg. The school delivers European-style culinary and pastry arts training through three physical campuses located in Quezon City (NCR), Cebu City (Visayas), and Pampanga (Central Luzon), each equipped with industry-standard professional kitchens. Its core curriculum comprises 12-month Professional Courses in Culinary Arts and Pastry and Bakery Arts (both with Kitchen Management), supplemented by TESDA-registered NC II Certificate programs in Cookery and Bread & Pastry Production, a Senior High School Tech-Voc program launched in 2016, and a wide portfolio of lifestyle courses and masterclasses (Fundamentals in Culinary Arts, Japanese Cuisine, Savory Asia, Croissant, Pasta & Risotto, Junior Chefs League, holiday workshops, and an entrepreneur course).

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition-based education with multiple price points and recurring-intake structure. Full-time professional courses run on multi-month subscription cycles with February and August intakes, while TESDA courses operate once-weekly for working students and lifestyle/masterclass courses are one-time paid enrollments. Certification outcomes are a central monetization driver: students earn combinations of ISCAHM Certificate, TESDA NC II (government-recognized, required for overseas Filipino employment), and CSAI Certificate III (recognized in Australia and the Commonwealth via exclusive partnership with Culinary Solutions Australia International). The school also holds 2014 Recognition of Quality Culinary Education from the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS/WORLDCHEFS).

Marketing and distribution are conducted directly through the school website, TikTok (ISCAHM Culinary Official), video and photo galleries, and campus-based phone/email/in-person enrollment across all three sites, with no intermediary channel partners. The competitive positioning rests on faculty pedigree (international roster from Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Canada, Japan, Philippines with 20+ years of five-star hotel experience), competition track record (the only Philippine school to win overall championships at Chef's On Parade, National Food Showdown, and the Philippine Culinary Cup), and stackable international certifications that broaden graduate employability in domestic and overseas hospitality markets.

Name

International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management

Legal name

International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management

Website

https://iscahm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ISCAHM is a privately held Philippine culinary and hospitality education institution operating three campuses that deliver European-style professional culinary and pastry arts training, TESDA-certified NC II programs, Senior High School tech-voc courses, and lifestyle masterclasses to aspiring chefs, hobbyists, and students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Culinary and Hospitality Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAKAA

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAAAGAG

Culinary Arts & Cooking (Baking, Pastry, Global Cuisines)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Personal Enrichment & Hobby Learning (Arts, Crafts, Music, Cooking)

SECONDARYEDAOAKAL

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAOAKAG

Food Safety, Sanitation & HACCP Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

Keywords

• Culinary arts education
• Pastry and bakery training
• Hospitality management courses
• Professional chef training
• TESDA culinary certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Culinary Programs: Full-time professional courses in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts with Kitchen Management lasting 12 months. Students earn multiple certifications including ISCAHM Certificate, TESDA NC II, and CSAI Certificate III.
2. TESDA NC II Certification Courses: Government-certified programs in Cookery and Bread & Pastry Production offered on a once-a-week basis for working students and professionals.
3. Lifestyle and Masterclass Courses: Short-term courses including Fundamentals in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Bread Baking, Japanese Cuisine, Savory Asia, Steak & BBQ Masterclass, Croissant & More, Pasta & Risotto Masterclass, and seasonal workshops like Christmas Cookies and Gingerbread House Making.
4. Senior High School Program: Technical Vocational Track under Home Economics strand for Grades 11-12, with TESDA-registered courses. Includes Cookery NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, and Food and Beverage Services NC II.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISCAHM is a culinary and hospitality education institution that delivers hands-on professional training in culinary arts, pastry and bakery arts, and kitchen management through 12-month professional courses, TESDA-registered NC II certification programs, a Senior High School tech-voc track, and a portfolio of lifestyle and masterclass short courses across three Philippine campuses (Quezon City, Cebu City, Pampanga). The school teaches a European curriculum with international faculty and issues multiple certifications including ISCAHM Certificate, TESDA NC II, and CSAI Certificate III.

Product overview

ISCAHM is a culinary and pastry arts education institution offering a portfolio of professional certificate programs, TESDA-registered NC II courses, and lifestyle/masterclass programs across three campuses in the Philippines (Quezon City, Cebu City, Pampanga). The core programs include the Professional Course in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management and Professional Course in Pastry and Bakery Arts and Kitchen Management (both 12-month intensive programs), supplemented by NC II Certificate programs in Cookery and Bread & Pastry Production. The school also offers Fundamentals-level courses (Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, Bread Baking, Japanese Cuisine), specialty masterclasses (Steak & Barbeque, Cheesecake, Sandwich, Croissant, Pasta & Risotto), children's programs (Junior Chefs League, Advance Junior Chefs League), holiday workshops (Christmas Cookies, Gingerbread House), and an Entrepreneur course. Additionally, a Senior High School program under the Tech-Voc Track provides NC II qualifications for Grades 11-12 students. All professional courses feature exclusive partnership with Culinary Solutions Australia International for Certificate III certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Course in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management A 12-month comprehensive culinary program training students in modern and classical food preparation, covering hot and cold cooking, food preparation, portioning, plating, product knowledge, and kitchen management. Graduates earn TESDA Cookery NC II certification and ISCAHM Certificate of Completion. Designed for aspiring professional chefs seeking careers in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, catering companies, and global food establishments.
• Professional Course in Pastry and Bakery Arts and Kitchen Management A 12-month intensive pastry and bakery program covering foundational and advanced techniques including Sugar Pulling, Wedding Cake Production, Chocolate Work, and Bread Art. Graduates earn TESDA National Certificate II in Bread and Pastry Production and ISCAHM Certificate of Completion. Targets students pursuing pastry and bakery arts careers.
• NC II Certificate in Cookery TESDA-registered program for students and professionals seeking a career in culinary arts. Once-a-week course with TESDA National Certificate II upon completion, suitable for working students or professionals needing government-recognized qualifications for entry-level occupation or overseas employment.
• NC II Certificate in Bread & Pastry Production TESDA-registered program for students and professionals interested in pastry careers. Once-a-week course designed for working students or professionals. Leads to TESDA National Certificate II for career advancement in pastry field.
• Senior High School Program Technical Vocational (Tech-Voc) Track program under Home Economics strand for Grades 11-12. Grade 11 offers Cookery NC II; Grade 12 offers Bread and Pastry Production NC II and Food and Beverage Services NC II. Classes held weekdays 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
• Lifestyle and Masterclass Courses Short-term courses including Fundamentals in Culinary Arts, Fundamentals in Pastry Arts, Fundamentals in Bread Baking, Fundamentals in Japanese Cuisine, Savory Asia, Steak & BBQ Masterclass, Cheesecake Chronicles, Sandwich Masterclass, Croissant & More, Pasta & Risotto Masterclass, and seasonal workshops like Christmas Cookies and Gingerbread House Making. Target hobby cooks, housewives, professionals seeking skill upgrades, and children.
• Fundamentals in Culinary Arts Three-month hands-on kitchen course (12 sessions, once a week, 5 hours per session) covering foundations of professional cooking. Ideal for beginners, hobby cooks, housewives, and professionals seeking refresher training.
• Fundamentals in Pastry Arts Three-month hands-on course (12 sessions, once a week, 5 hours per session) teaching preparation of cakes, tortes, cold, frozen and warm desserts using European pastries and dessert techniques.
• Fundamentals in Bread Baking One-month hands-on course (4 sessions, once a week, 5 hours per session) covering breakfast bread, assorted rolls, Italian breads, doughnuts, and international bread selection.
• Fundamentals in Japanese Cuisine Five-session course taught by Japanese Chef Nobuyuki Irie, covering Stocks, Soups and Rice Dishes, Grilled and Deep Fried Dishes, Hot Pot Noodles and Fusion, Sushi and Sashimi.
• Savory Asia Three-month hands-on course covering foundations of cooking Asian cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines and more. Ideal for beginners, hobby cooks, and professionals.
• Junior Chefs League Five-day hands-on cooking and baking class for children ages 7 to 14 years old. Children learn to cook and bake simple dishes, snacks, pastries and desserts while meeting new friends.
• Become An Entrepreneur: Learn How to Open a Successful Restaurant & Food-related Business Four-session comprehensive course teaching how to plan, launch, and manage a restaurant or food-related venture. Covers Restaurant Concept, Financial Information, Recipe Costing, Profit & Loss, Human Resource, and Marketing.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014In 2014, ISCAHM received Recognition of Quality Culinary Education from WACS, proving high standards in culinary education and training on an international level. This ensures ISCAHM graduates are educated with WORLDCHEFS standards.
• Culinary Solutions Australia International (CSAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with CSAI for Professional Courses offering Certificate III in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts. This international certification is recognized in Australia and the Commonwealth of Nations, enhancing global employability of ISCAHM graduates.
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTESDA-certified courses including NC II Certificate in Cookery and NC II Certificate in Bread & Pastry Production. These government certifications are recognized for entry-level occupation and are minimum requirements for overseas employment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Apicius International School of Hospitality: Florence, Italy-based culinary and hospitality education institution offering professional certificates and master's programs; comparable in European culinary curriculum and international faculty positioning, but serves a European/international student body rather than the Philippine market.
• Les Roches: Swiss-based hospitality management school with culinary arts programs serving an international student body; comparable in European hospitality curriculum, international faculty, and dual culinary/hotel management positioning, though oriented toward degree-granting global students rather than Filipino vocational learners.
• Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS): Swiss hospitality and culinary education provider offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs; comparable in Swiss/European curriculum heritage and international hospitality credentials, but operating in a different geography and degree-granting segment.

Direct peers

• Institute of Culinary Education (ICE): US-based career-focused culinary and pastry arts school offering professional diploma programs plus lifestyle/recreational short courses; highly comparable in dual-track model (professional plus lifestyle) and hands-on industry-standard facilities.
• Enderun Colleges: Philippine-based hospitality and culinary education institution offering undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in culinary arts and hotel management; directly comparable in geography, target student, and dual culinary/hotel management positioning.
• Ducasse Education: French culinary school founded by Alain Ducasse offering professional culinary and pastry diplomas and bachelor programs globally; comparable in European culinary curriculum framework, multi-tier program offering (professional to short courses), and chef-founded brand identity.
• Culinary Institute of America (CIA): Premier US-based culinary and pastry arts college offering professional diploma and degree programs with strong industry-recognition moats; directly comparable in mission (career-focused culinary education), program structure (intensive professional tracks), and credential-led positioning.
• Le Cordon Bleu: Global culinary and hospitality education brand with international campuses teaching European culinary curriculum toward recognized certifications; directly comparable in curriculum model, target learner, and certificate-driven value proposition, though operating at a much larger international scale.
• Center for Culinary Arts (CCA Manila): Manila-based culinary school offering TESDA-registered diploma and certificate programs in culinary and pastry arts to Filipino students; the closest head-to-head domestic competitor to ISCAHM in target market, course structure, and credentialing.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson & Wales University: Large US university with prominent College of Culinary Arts offering degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry, and hospitality; overlaps with ISCAHM's culinary and hotel management curriculum but operates at significantly larger scale and broader educational portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@iscahmculinaryofficial
• Xx.com/iscahm
• Facebookfacebook.com/iscahm

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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