Quality assurance

Accreditations, certifications & recognitions

A stamp of approval

These play an essential role in the reputation and quality of Culinary Arts Academy's programs.

Culinary Arts Academy's is recognized and approved by leading academic and industry partners. With these recognitions and certifications we are able to guarantee the best educational experience that promises a lifetime of success. CAAS is the only culinary school in the world for Hospitality & Leisure Management by QS rankings.

University of derby UoD

University of Derby

The bachelor's and master’s degrees at Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland are awarded in partnership with the University of Derby, UK. The University of Derby is a Top 50 UK federally recognized university and provides students with the best possible start in their careers through excellent teaching, delivered in cutting-edge facilities by staff who are experts in their field. The University of Derby is rated ‘gold’ in the ‘teaching excellence framework’ and is in the top 10 in the world for international student experience (Global ISB benchmark 2018).

About Derby University

World Association of Chef Societies

World Association of Chef Societies

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland has received the “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” by World Chefs Global Education Network, an alliance of more than 105 education partners and training programs worldwide. Encompassing over 50,000 hospitality educators, students, and alumni, the network is united by a shared commitment to empowering the next generation of industry leaders.

World Association of Chef Societies

THE-ICE

The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is a member of THE-ICE, the leading international accreditation organization dedicated to the recognition, benchmarking, development, and promotion of quality programs in tourism, hospitality, events, culinary arts, training, and research.

About THE-ICE

EDUQUA

EduQua

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is certified by EduQua, a Swiss quality label that ensures the quality of educational institutions by setting minimum standards and supporting quality improvements in its certified institutions. 

About EduQua

COBIS Council of British International Schools

COBIS Council of British International Schools

COBIS is the Council of British International Schools – the premier global association for international British schools overseas. COBIS schools can be found in 75 countries worldwide and all our member schools are committed to quality assurance and the delivery of a British style education, no matter where they are located in the world.

Swiss Federation of Private Schools

Swiss Federation of Private Schools

The good reputation of schools in Switzerland is based on various factors. The long pedagogical experience is decisive, but also the location in a multilingual country with different cultures. In addition, there is the proverbial Swiss quality in education, the high standard of living, openness on the one hand and discretion on the other, as well as the political stability of our country and the associated security. The private education fulfill an important function to the state education system, which is under the sovereignty of the 26 cantons. Therefore, Switzerland embodies a differentiated and innovative range of education, which is committed to multilingualism, respect for other cultures and high educational quality.

The aim of the Association of Swiss Private Schools is to make the high status of these educational institutions even better known throughout the world. The FSPS is continuously committed to improving the political, economic and legal framework for private schools in Switzerland. 

International Accreditations

Saudi Arabia Ministry of Higher Education

Culinary Arts Academy holds accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ensuring graduates academic accomplishments are duly acknowledged and valued within the educational framework of Saudi Arabia.

Learn more about the Saudi Arabia Accreditation

Jordan Ministry of Higher Education

Cesar Ritz Colleges holds accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education in Jordan, ensuring graduates academic accomplishments are duly acknowledged and valued within the educational framework of Jordan.

Learn more about the Jordanian Accreditation

Indonesia Scholarship Framework 

Students from Indonesia can apply for scholarships with Beasiswa. It also ensures graduates academic accomplishments are duly acknowledged and valued within the educational framework of Indonesia. 

Learn more about the Scholarships for Indonesian students here and here