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Welcome to HEAT

Cook Bold. Learn Smart. Lead the Kitchen.

Swiss-industry-certified Culinary School, nestled in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and powered by Global Swiss Learning.

Why HEAT

This isn’t just school, this is HEAT.

HEAT stands for the Hospitality Excellence Academy of Transylvania — born from a dream to bring premier culinary education to Romania through an innovative hybrid model that blends cutting-edge digital learning with immersive, hands-on training.

At HEAT, students from Romania and around the world earn a Swiss industry-certified diploma in a vibrant European setting. Study in Cluj-Napoca and gain practical skills, global connections, and a credential that opens doors across Europe and beyond. It’s world-class training with real-world impact — all in one bold, affordable journey.

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Powered by Global Swiss Learning

We’ve partnered with Global Swiss Learning (GSL) to bring top-tier Swiss culinary education straight to Cluj, offering a flexible hybrid model where you can complete much of your theoretical learning online, from anywhere in the world, before joining us for immersive, hands-on training at HEAT. The flexible format fits your life—while preparing you for careers that cross borders.

Swiss Culinary Content

From top-ranked Swiss institutions and the Swiss Chefs Association - gain industry-ready skills from Swiss-certified trainers, designed for today’s kitchen.

Flexible & Hybrid

Up to 80% online. 20% hands-on at HEAT Romania. Learn in Romanian or English (other languages: German, Portuguese, and Chinese).

Work. Learn. Earn

Earn an internationally recognized diploma and unlock access to paid internships and career paths worldwide.

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Built in Cluj. Certified in Switzerland. Forged in HEAT.

Testimonials

Closing in-house skills gaps

“We have a team full of aspiring chefs, with varying levels of kitchen experience and different language backgrounds and we need to bring them all to the same skill level. We just finished our second round of training with GSL’s culinary education as the basis for our in-house chef academy.”

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Pumpstation Gastro
Restaurant chain in Switzerland

Retaining employees

“Providing incentives for employees to grow in your company is important. We use GSL’s education as a measurable way for an employee to work towards promotion and pay increases. They improve their skills, and we get better educated employees along the way. It’s a win-win.”

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Hotel Lenkerhof Spa
Hotel and restaurant in Switzerland

On-site industry training

“Our team is full of experienced pastry chefs and bakers. We want them to be able to learn more: new methods and different techniques, so they can streamline their work, bring their production to new levels and boost sales. We use GSL’s bakery and pastry education to do just that.”

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Bakels Brasil
Manufacturer & distributor, Brazil

Empowering communities

“We work to empower individuals by giving them the skills they need to succeed in Rwanda’s burgeoning sustainable hospitality industry. With GSL’s education, we are helping Rwanda become a flagship for vocational training and reducing youth unemployment.”

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Sangira - Friends of Rwanda
NGO in Rwanda

What GSL Students are saying

Stephen L. Executive chef, Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa and Resort

It's a fantastic, modern platform, that you can access from anywhere. It's easy to see our employee's skills have improved, that they've developed professionally, that they're having more fun at work. It's overwhelmingly positive.

Bogdan G. Chef, Balance & Familie

Platform is easy to use. You can find exactly what you’re looking for and it’s well structured. I want to continue learning with it. You can learn on a laptop, tablet or smartphone. I’ve learned a lot so far—technical knowledge. Now I know some 'whys.'

Shahedula A. Student, Pumpstation Gastro

The course is just wow! The best part is the recipes. Now I understand how the recipes work..If you don't know a word, you can look at the picture. I can apply the learnings right away.

Alfred A. Student, Pumpstation Gastro

The best course I have ever seen. You can work and learn a lot online. I can study when I have time. I was able to apply 80% of what I learned immediately in the kitchen. I would love to continue learning other subjects.