The International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM) is a world class training center where dedication and close ties to the hospitality industry are the hallmarks of teaching and learning. It is owned, developed and managed by men and women who are top international hotel professionals. Together, they bring to the classroom the expertise and business savvy that will provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience.
ISCAHM was put up as a realization of a dream by founders, Hansjorg Schallenberg and Norbert Gandler. Stemming back from its roots as the Institute of Hotel and Restaurant Studies (IHRS) in 2002 opened by Chef Schallenberg. The same year, Mr. Schallenberg and Mr. Gandler joined efforts to realize their dream of putting up a bigger school that not only offers short courses but as well as full courses in the hospitality industry.
In December 2003, the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM) opened its doors in Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Since inception in 2003, and with the additional branch in the prime city of Cebu, ISCAHM holds an unparalleled record of producing graduates who have excelled in the dynamic and exciting industries in the field of culinary arts/pastry arts and hotel management both in the country and abroad. In 2014 ISCAHM Pampanga was added as the third school to provide the young generation of Angeles city and surroundings the opportunity to start a career in the hospitality industry.
MISSION / VISION
Our Mission
- To teach the theories as well as the practical skills required in the administrative and operations management of the hospitality and food service industry
- To mold the students into becoming real professionals by helping them acquire values such as discipline, service for others, honesty, efficiency and perfection in their trade
- To produce highly skilled trade professionals patterned to the up to date culinary trends
- To guide the students in the right direction for them to have an easy start for their chosen profession
- To maintain a panel of faculties who are very experienced professionals in their field
- To ensure that the management of the school prioritizes quality education
Our Guiding Principles
- We take pride in our work and celebrate our achievements.
- We work together and pledge our unconditional commitment to further advance and continue improvements of our standards.
- We believe in safe, caring, harmonious and stimulating learning environment.
- We respect vitality and diversity of cultures and integrity of global hotel and restaurant environment.
- We employ modern technology and keeping touch with current industry trend and simultaneously promote and strengthen the basics as principal foundation advancement in chosen field
- We respect ourselves, our students, faculty, staff and property.
