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The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of its first Bachelor’s cohort in Food & Beverage Management, alongside the sixteenth cohort of Diploma graduates in Culinary Arts. Held on Saturday, November 15 at the Cultural Palace in Amman, the ceremony marked an important moment in RACA’s journey as […]
In an era of rapid change, hospitality educators are having to rethink not only what they teach, but how they teach it. Addressing both the openings and hurdles this presents, Jacques Rossel, campus director at the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts in Amman, offers an insightful look at how institutions can best prepare the next […]
A proud moment for RACA! The UN Tourism TedQual Certification for its Two Year Diploma in Culinary Arts Program has been successfully renewed until 2030, with an outstanding score. An achievement built on years of dedication and professionalism, highlighting our teams’ shared commitment to quality culinary education since 2013. […]
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts was honored to welcome the Education Committee of the Senate during an official visit to explore the Academy’s programs and educational facilities, and to discuss ways to support vocational education and the culinary arts sector as a vital contributor to developing national competencies and creating quality job opportunities in […]
As part of a strategic initiative to enhance vocational education and training in the hospitality sector, the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Swisscontact. This agreement marks the launch of a new project, undertaken by RACA in collaboration […]
On Saturday 9th of November 2024, the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) held its 15th graduation ceremony; honoring the achievements of more than 100 graduates. The ceremony, held at the King Hussein Business Park Auditorium, was under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Wajih Oweis, Chairman of RACA’s Board of Trustees, with the attendance of […]
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts hosted the renowned Australian chef, Joe Barrett, Chef of the Year 2024 according to Good Food Guide, at RACA’s campus in Amman, where she gave a presentation to RACA’s students that received interaction from ambitious future chefs, in addition to conducting a tour of RACA’s facilities. Joe Barrett’s visit, […]
His Majesty King Abdullah II awarded royal medal “Order of King Abdallah Ibn Al Hussein II for Excellence – First Class” for the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) for its role in encouraging students to pursue vocational education and elevating it by providing culinary arts education with the latest technologies and methods, and […]
In a strategic move to enhance education and training in the Culinary and Hospitality sector, the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) and Diwan Amman Academy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer a joint scholarship. This initiative aims to provide outstanding students with the opportunity to study at the academy, preparing them […]
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) hosted an exquisite dinner in collaboration with the Embassy of Belgium, by the Michelin Star Belgian Chef Thomas Troupin. The dinner, attended by many ambassadors in Jordan, is the fruit of collaboration between RACA and the Belgian Embassy in promoting cultural exchange between Jordan and Belgium, where Chef […]
In many countries around the world, youth face difficulties to receive a formal education that helps them to acquire the fundamentals of a vocation that will eventually support them throughout their working life. Over the years, some countries like Switzerland, Germany, or even the US have implemented a system of apprenticeship developed and led by […]
What is the secret behind the success of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts in providing distance education solutions under the COVID-19 pandemic? During the first quarter of 2020, the majority if not all educators have received an email from their school/ university notifying them about shifting to distance learning, and most probably, every educator […]