This summer, students from across the ALLiance Network came together at Institut Lyfe in France for an unforgettable culinary adventure. From May to July 2026, the Advanced Culinary Summer Program welcomed 20 international students from member institutions including Conestoga College, Universidad Panamericana, Haaga-Helia University, ITE Singapore, Nicholls State University, and National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism.

Over ten intensive weeks, students deepened their culinary techniques under the guidance of world-class chefs, including MOF finalists, Michelin-starred restaurant chefs, and a World Baking Champion, they have been working through advanced cuisine, pastry, bakery, and fish modules. Highlights included the Lyon Street Food Festival, a Cocktail Challenge showcasing each student’s national identity, and two weeks of professional immersion at Saisons, Institut Lyfe’s one-Michelin-starred restaurant.

Beyond the kitchen, students explored Lyon, discovered French gastronomy and savoir-faire, and built lasting friendships across cultures!

A parallel three-week Luxury Hospitality Summer Program also welcomed students for an immersive discovery of French hospitality excellence. Discover more with the LOGBOOK ALLiance 2026 !

The 2027 Summer Programs dates will be the following:

  • Advanced Culinary Summer Program — 24 May to 31 July 2027
  • Luxury Hospitality Summer Program — 12 July to 31 July 2027

Interested? Contact the ALLiance team for more information at short.programs@institutlyfe.com

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