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Japan★ 9
Tokyo Sushi Academy
**Unique Factor:** Sushi chef training for foreigners **Programs:** 2-week to 3-month courses **Duration:** 2 weeks to 3 months **Infrastructure:** 9/10 **Cost Range:** $2,000-10,000 **Specialties:** Sushi, washoku Specializes in authentic sushi and traditional washoku culinary arts for international students.
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Thailand★ 5
Thai Cooking Schools
**Unique Factor:** Market tours, home kitchens **Programs:** Half-day to week courses **Duration:** 3 hours to 5 days **Infrastructure:** 7/10 - Varied settings **Cost Range:** $30-500 **Specialties:** Thai regional cuisines Offering authentic Thai cooking experiences including market tours and home kitchen environments across Bangkok and Chiang Mai’s rich culinary landscape.
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Ireland★ 7
Ballymaloe
**Unique Factor:** 100-acre organic farm **Programs:** 12-week certificate, short courses **Duration:** Half-day to 12 weeks **Infrastructure:** 9/10 - Farm setting **Cost Range:** $100-15,000 **Specialties:** Farm-to-fork, bread This school integrates organic farming with culinary education, emphasizing farm-to-table fresh ingredients.
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Mexico★ 5
Casa de los Sabores
**Unique Factor:** Oaxacan home cooking **Programs:** Market tours, mezcal pairing **Duration:** Half-day to week **Infrastructure:** 7/10 **Cost Range:** $75-1,500 **Specialties:** Oaxacan cuisine An immersive experience in traditional Oaxacan cuisine coupled with market visits and mezcal tastings.
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France★ 9
Le Cordon Bleu
**Unique Factor:** Most prestigious culinary diploma, 1895 founding **Programs:** Grand Diplome, short courses, wine programs **Duration:** 3 hours to 9 months **Infrastructure:** 10/10 - Professional kitchens **Cost Range:** $500-55,000 **Specialties:** French classical technique **Certificate Value:** Globally recognized Le Cordon Bleu is the epitome of classical French culinary education with a long history and international acclaim for professional training in culinary arts.
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USA★ 8
Culinary Institute of America
**Unique Factor:** Top professional training **Programs:** Degrees, enthusiast courses **Duration:** Weekend to 4 years **Infrastructure:** 10/10 - State-of-the-art **Cost Range:** $500-70,000 **Specialties:** Comprehensive training One of the premier institutions for comprehensive culinary education with advanced professional training.
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Italy/UK★ 5
La Cucina Caldesi
**Unique Factor:** Tuscan villa and London locations **Programs:** Masterclasses, holidays **Duration:** Day to week **Infrastructure:** 8/10 **Cost Range:** $150-2,000 **Specialties:** Regional Italian Offering masterclasses and holiday cooking courses with regional Italian specialties in authentic villa and London settings.
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Thailand★ 6
Blue Elephant
**Unique Factor:** Royal Thai cuisine **Programs:** Morning and evening classes **Duration:** 3-4 hours **Infrastructure:** 9/10 - Professional setup **Cost Range:** $100-200 **Specialties:** Royal Thai cuisine A prestigious cooking school offering exquisite royal Thai cuisine cooking experiences in professional kitchens.
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France★ 8
École Ducasse
**Unique Factor:** Alain Ducasse methods **Programs:** Professional, amateur courses **Duration:** Half-day to 6 months **Infrastructure:** 10/10 **Cost Range:** $200-20,000 **Specialties:** French haute cuisine A prestigious culinary school focusing on sophisticated French haute cuisine techniques founded by Alain Ducasse.
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