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International Culinary Arts School · Jakarta

Elevate Your Plate.
Become a Professional Chef
& Savor the World.

A premium culinary education built on 90% hands-on training, international placement pathways, and kitchens designed for the next generation of chefs and food entrepreneurs.

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About ICAS

A culinary education
with an international standard.

International Culinary Arts School (ICAS) offers comprehensive programs in Culinary Arts, providing hands-on experience in state-of-the-art kitchens with industry-focused training guided by expert instructors. Students develop professional culinary skills, creativity, and kitchen discipline to prepare for careers in hotels and restaurants, or to build their own food business and bakery brand.

“Join our community of aspiring chefs, pastry artists, and food enthusiasts, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the culinary arts.”
90%
Practical Training
2
Specialist Tracks
9
Months to Diploma
ICAS chef plating a dessert
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State-of-the-Art Kitchens

Modern hot kitchens, pastry labs and a training restaurant equipped for professional practice.

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Expert Instructors

Certified chefs with industry and competition experience guiding every class.

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International Internship

Placement pathways to partner kitchens and institutions abroad, including France and Hong Kong.

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Industry Recognition

Certificates of completion and a clear roadmap toward international culinary accreditation.

Programs

Comprehensive Curriculum,
Built for Real Kitchens.

Three learning pathways — a flagship 3-Year Diploma, an accelerated 9-month diploma, and flexible short courses — all grounded in 90% hands-on practical training.

ICAS student plating a dish during the 3-Year Diploma in Culinary
Flagship Program

3-Year Diploma in Culinary

ICAS's flagship pathway — a BAN-PT accredited diploma that carries students from culinary fundamentals through pastry mastery to a real industry research and business pitch, graduating as a well-rounded Professional Chef and a confident food entrepreneur.

Duration3 Years, Full-time
AccreditationBAN-PT Accredited
Graduate TitleA.Md.Par — National Degree
Year 1 — Culinary Arts Foundation Year 2 — Baking & Pastry Arts Year 3 — Internship, Research & Business Pitch
  • Year 1: core culinary technique, kitchen discipline & professional foundation
  • Year 2: advanced Baking & Pastry Arts specialization
  • Year 3: industry internship, a guided Research & Business Project, and a live pitch to ICAS industry partners — Union Group, Arka Group & Amigos Group
  • Graduates hold a national A.Md.Par degree plus international & national professional certification
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Graduate With Recognition That Travels

3-Year Diploma in Culinary — On Graduation
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BAN-PT Accredited Nationally accredited higher education program
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A.Md.Par National academic degree upon graduation
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WACS Certificate International — World Chef Association
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Disciples Escoffier International Certificate — France
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ICA Certificate National — Indonesia Chef Association
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IPA Certificate National — Indonesia Pastry Alliance
ICAS instructor finishing a plated pastry
Year 2

Baking & Pastry Arts

Precision, patience and technique — building on the Year 1 foundation with advanced pastry, baking and plated dessert craft.

ICAS student presenting freshly baked bread
Year 3

Research, Business & Pitch

Students complete an industry internship, a Research & Business Project, and pitch it live to ICAS industry partners.

ICAS chef performing a flambé
Fast-Track Pathway

Advance Diploma Chef Program

A 9-month, full-time diploma designed to take students from culinary fundamentals to professional, business-ready practice — preparing graduates to become either a Professional Chef in world-class kitchens or a confident Culinary Entrepreneur building their own restaurant, café or bakery brand.

Class ScheduleMonday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Duration9 Months, Full-time
Format90% Hands-on Practice
Track 1 — Culinary Arts Track 2 — Pastry Arts
  • Foundational skills, kitchen discipline & professional technique
  • Advanced culinary or pastry specialization by chosen track
  • Kitchen management, food costing & entrepreneurship fundamentals
  • Eligible for international internship placement
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Beyond the Kitchen

More Than a Chef — A Global Entrepreneur Journey

Every Advance Diploma student is trained to think like a founder, not only a cook. Alongside culinary and pastry technique, the program builds the business skills needed to launch and grow a food brand of their own.

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Product Development

Turning an idea into a sellable, repeatable culinary or pastry product.

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Costing

From raw material to manpower — building an accurate cost structure for real margins.

03
Product Positioning

Defining what makes the product distinct and who it is truly for.

04
Marketing Campaign

Planning and running campaigns that build demand and brand presence.

05
Location Positioning

Choosing the right location and format to reach the right customer.

06
Scale-Up

Growing from a single kitchen or outlet into a sustainable business.

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Entrepreneurial Journey

Mentorship and a structured path from student to founder.

Culinary Arts track
Track 01

Culinary Arts

Classical & modern cooking techniques, stocks and sauces, fine dining plating, menu development and international cuisine.

Pastry Arts track
Track 02

Pastry Arts

Laminated dough, chocolate & sugar work, artisan bread, modern pastry presentation and cake decoration.

Flexible Format

Short Courses — 10 + 2 Sessions

Weekend-friendly courses for enthusiasts and working professionals who want focused, practical skills without a full-time commitment.

Pastry & Bakery Courses

Cake & Pastry ManagementManaging ingredients, quality control, and presenting attractive cakes and pastries.
Cake DecorationPrecise decorating techniques and materials for creative, attractive designs.
Cake & Bread CreativityDeveloping unique cake and bread recipes that match current tastes and trends.
Bread CarvingCutting and shaping bread into attractive, artistic forms.

Culinary Courses

Basic Cooking TechniquesMastering fundamental methods such as boiling, frying and sautéing.
Understanding Cuisine ManagementPreparing cuisines, including ingredients, technique and presentation styles.
Food Service ManagementOverseeing food service delivery — menu planning, preparation and customer service.
Recipe DevelopmentLearning to create appealing and effective menus.
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Global Pathway

International
Internship Placement

Advance Diploma graduates are eligible for internship placement abroad — gaining real kitchen experience in internationally recognised establishments before starting their careers.

🇫🇷 France
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇯🇵 Japan
🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇦🇺 Australia
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  • 1 Guided placement through Runata's international academic & industry partners
  • 2 Real-kitchen exposure to global culinary standards and service culture
  • 3 Mentorship from partner institutions across Europe and Asia-Pacific
  • 4 A pathway toward global certification and career mobility
Université Angers
Toho International College
Kempinski
Facilities

State-of-the-Art
Kitchen Facilities

Spacious, modern kitchens complete with cooking equipment, food processing tools and refrigeration — a comfortable, safe environment for students to build real skill.

Fine dining plated dish by ICAS students
Culinary Arts

Plated with Precision

Pastry creation by ICAS students
Pastry Arts

Crafted with Artistry

Chef Eduard Betz, faculty member of ICAS, leading a demonstration
Chef Eduard Betz - as faculty member of ICAS
Recognition

Certified. Credible.
Career-Ready.

Every ICAS graduate receives a Certificate of Completion, backed by our faculty development standards and a clear roadmap toward international culinary accreditation.

Our Standards

Faculty & Accreditation

Certificate of Completion for every graduate
Faculty required to compete annually in culinary/pastry competitions
Periodic Train-the-Trainer sessions with visiting international chefs
Faculty encouraged toward international culinary certification
Roadmap benchmarked against leading global culinary schools
Our Partners

Trusted by Leading Names
in Hospitality & Education

ICAS works alongside international hotel groups, culinary associations and academic institutions to open doors for our graduates.

We can't wait to welcome you
to our Culinary Family.

Join us and start your culinary adventure now — enrollment for the 2026/2027 intake is open.