About International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
ISCAHM (International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management) is a world-class culinary and pastry arts institution established in 2003. Founded by Norbert Gandler, Ulrich Willimann, and Hansjorg Schallenberg, the school provides comprehensive hands-on training with modern, industry-standard facilities. It maintains an exclusive partnership with Culinary Solutions Australia International (CSAI), offering Professional Courses with Australian Certificate III, TESDA-certified courses, and lifestyle programs in culinary and pastry arts. In 2014, ISCAHM received the Recognition of Quality Culinary Education from the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS), ensuring its graduates meet WORLDCHEFS international standards. The school operates multiple campuses in the Philippines: Quezon City (4th Floor FBR Arcade, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights), Cebu City (G/F, Synergis I.T. Center, F. Cabahug St., Barangay Kasambagan), and Pampanga (Batis Asul MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Angeles City). Its international faculty hails from the Philippines, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Canada, and Japan, teaching a European curriculum to prepare students for global culinary careers. The leadership team includes Chef Norbert Gandler as Executive Director for Culinary Education, Chef Ulrich Willimann as Director for Culinary Arts, Chef Ernesto Babaran as Director for Pastry & Bakery Arts, and Chef Kenneth Cacho as Director for Culinary Arts. Course offerings range from professional programs like Professional Course in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management with Australian Certificates (SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery & SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management) and Professional Course in Pastry and Bakery Arts and Kitchen Management with Australian Certificate (SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie) to NC II certificates in Cookery and Bread & Pastry Production, entrepreneurship courses, fundamentals in various culinary disciplines, masterclasses, and workshops including Junior Chefs League and seasonal programs like Christmas Cookies Workshop and Gingerbread House Making. The school also offers Senior High School programs with Grade 11 focusing on Cookery NC II and Grade 12 covering Bread and Pastry Production NC II and Food and Beverage Services NC II.