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Canadian College ItalyCanada's Top High School in Italy

Staff

CCI hires professionally trained and certified teachers with experience and expertise in their subject areas. All of our teachers, with the exception of our Italian language teacher, who is certified in Italy, hold Ontario Teaching Certificates and are members of the Ontario College of Teachers.   

CCI teachers are devoted to meeting student needs beyond the classroom and contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school. Our teachers lead guided tours to the numerous museums on our school trips and these tours are directly related to the curriculum taught in the classroom.  

Additionally, teachers are also available in the morning, after announcements, to assist students with their studies before classes begin, as well as after school. Our teachers are very passionate about their subject and this tremendously enhances student learning.

The overall teacher to student ratio of one to ten ensures extensive individual attention is available for each student.

Meet Our Staff

Alessandro Di Giacomo
Chef

Alessandro Di Giacomo is a passionate and inventive chef from Lanciano. After spending ten years in Rimini, Chef Alessandro built his experience in several kitchens, learning the rhythms of restaurant life and exploring different styles of cooking—including a period focused on Argentinian street food. He also spent six months studying at ABU College in the United States, adding an international layer to his journey.

His time at Symparjum—a fine dining restaurant in Piana La Fara—reflects his personal journey and helped shape his refined yet grounded approach to cooking. Chef Alessandro brings energy, care, and creativity to the kitchen, drawing equally from hands-on experience and a deep love for fresh, homegrown ingredients.

His daily motivation comes from his family and a genuine love for what he does. Outside the kitchen, Alessandro holds a degree in Physical Education and a Master’s in Posturology, along with a number of certifications. He stays active through trekking, training, and playing baseball, and enjoys time with his three children, gardening, drawing, and building things by hand.