Seven ITHQ Signature programs are offered at the secondary level:

• Cuisine professionnelle ─ Cuisine (Professional Cooking) 5311 (DEP)
• Cuisine professionnelle italienne ─ Cuisine (Professional Italian Cooking)  5311 (DEP)
• Formation professionnelle Cucina Italiana ─ Cuisine (Cucina Italiana Professional Training) 5311 (DEP)
• Formation supérieure en cuisine ─ Cuisine du marché 5324 (ASP)
  Pâtisserie professionnelle ─ Pâtisserie (Professional Pastry Making) 5297 (DEP)
• Service professionnel en restauration ─ Service de la restauration (Professional Restaurant Services)  5293 (DEP)
• Sommellerie professionnelle ─ Sommellerie 5314 (ASP)

These programs use dynamic pedagogical methods based on the work-study format, allowing students to develop skills related to industry practices. In addition, the content of these value-added programs includes enrichment activities or additional courses that are exclusive to the ITHQ. Here are a few examples:

• First Aid
• Food Science and Sensory Evaluation
• Mise en Place and Service: Cafeteria Menus
• Mise en Place and Banquet Service in the Workplace
• Design component
• Culinary Applications in Pastry Making
• Preparation of Bread-Making Products
• Production
• Tasting
• Oral Expression
• Italian language and culture

Thanks to its instructional equipment, state-of-the-art workshops, and a 42-room training hotel, the ITHQ’s facilities allow students to maximize their learning potential.

Consult the SECONDARY EDUCATION: ADMISSION page (French only) to find out how to register for each of these unique programs.

If you are a candidate from abroad, please consult the INTERNATIONAL: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS page to find out admission requirements that apply to your status.

For continuing education programs leading to an Attestation of College Studies or ITHQ certificates, please see the CONTINUING EDUCATION page (French only).