# The Vegan School > The Vegan School is India's first dedicated vegan culinary school, based in Goa. It offers a full-time, hands-on plant-based cooking course — five 7-week batches a year — with 70+ lessons across world cuisines, vegan baking, fermentation, raw gastronomy and culinary nutrition. Taught by specialist vegan chefs in small batches of 14, the course welcomes aspiring chefs, home cooks, career changers and food entrepreneurs. 200+ alumni from 30+ countries. Named Impact Maker of the Year 2026 by the Vegan India Conference. The site also features a blog on plant-based cooking techniques, nutrition and vegan chef careers. The Vegan School was founded in 2022 by Ashish Santhalia and Chef Nisha Garg. The course is held in Porvorim, Goa, and welcomes both Indian and international students. A separate digital offering, Vegan School Online, brings plant-based culinary education to home cooks worldwide. ## Key Pages - [Home](https://www.theveganschool.org): Overview of the 8-week in-person vegan culinary course in Goa. - [About](https://www.theveganschool.org/about): The school's story, founders, chef instructors, track record and FAQs. - [Syllabus](https://www.theveganschool.org/syllabus): Full curriculum — 10 modules, 70+ hands-on lessons, daily schedule and FAQs. - [Apply Now](https://www.theveganschool.org/apply-now): Course dates, fees, accommodation, scholarships, visa info and application form. - [Contact](https://www.theveganschool.org/contact-us): Location, phone, email and enquiry form. - [Blog](https://www.theveganschool.org/blog): Plant-based recipes, cooking techniques, nutrition and culinary career advice. ## Courses - [Vegan School Online](https://www.veganschoolonline.com): Digital plant-based cooking courses for home cooks worldwide. ## Blog — Nutrition - [How to Get Iron on a Vegan Diet](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/how-to-get-iron-on-a-vegan-diet) - [How to Get Calcium on a Vegan Diet](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/how-to-get-calcium-on-a-vegan-diet) - [How to Get Vitamin D on a Vegan Diet](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/how-to-get-vitamin-d-on-a-vegan-diet) - [Protein on a Vegan Diet: Myths, Facts and Real Numbers](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/protein-on-a-vegan-diet) - [Good Carbs on a Vegan Diet](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/good-carbs-on-a-vegan-diet) - [Fat-Soluble vs Water-Soluble Vitamins](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/fat-soluble-vs-water-soluble-vitamins) - [The Essential Vegan Supplement Guide](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/vegan-supplement-guide) ## Blog — Techniques & Recipes - [The Science of Indian Tadka](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/science-of-indian-tadka) - [Essential Cooking Techniques](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/essential-cooking-techniques) - [Raw Food Techniques](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/raw-food-techniques) - [Cooking with Mushrooms](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/cooking-with-mushrooms) - [Sourdough Bread Explained](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/sourdough-bread-explained) - [Vegan Fermentation Basics](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/vegan-fermentation-basics) - [Cooking with Tofu, Tempeh & Seitan](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/cooking-with-tofu-tempeh-seitan) - [Zero Waste Prep for a Vegan Kitchen](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/zero-waste-prep) - [Vegan Cooking Basics for Beginners](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/vegan-cooking-basics-made-simple-for-beginners) - [How to Host a Vegan Dinner Party Like a Pro](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/how-to-host-a-vegan-dinner-party-like-a-pro) - [How to Go Vegan: A Practical Guide for Beginners](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/how-to-go-vegan) ## Blog — Indian & Regional Cuisine - [Lesser-Known Vegan Dishes from East and Northeast India](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/lesser-known-vegan-dishes-from-east-and-northeast-india) - [Lesser-Known Vegan Dishes from West India](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/lesser-known-vegan-dishes-from-west-india) - [Lesser-Known Vegan Dishes from North India](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/lesser-known-vegan-dishes-from-north-india) - [Lesser-Known Vegan South Indian Dishes](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/lesser-known-vegan-south-indian-dishes) - [Veganism in India: A Historical and Cultural Perspective](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/veganism-in-india-a-historical-and-cultural-perspective) ## Blog — Career & Studying at The Vegan School - [Vegan Culinary Career Options](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/vegan-culinary-career-options) - [Career After Culinary School](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/career-after-culinary-school) - [Traditional Culinary Roles: A Roadmap for Aspiring Chefs](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/traditional-culinary-roles-a-roadmap-for-aspiring-chefs-after-culinary-school) - [Top Tips to Launch Your Vegan Chef Career](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/top-tips-to-launch-your-vegan-chef-career) - [From Passion to Plate: Launch Your Vegan Career](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/from-passion-to-plate-how-the-vegan-school-can-help-you-launch-your-vegan-career) - [Building an Instagram Portfolio for Chefs](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/instagram-portfolio-for-chefs) - [Master Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking: 3-Week Immersive Course](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/master-gluten-free-vegan-cooking-join-our-3-week-immersive-course) - [Studying Vegan Culinary in Goa: A Guide for International Students](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/studying-vegan-culinary-in-goa-a-guide-for-international-students) - [Meet The Vegan School Students: A Growing International Family](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/meet-our-global-vegan-culinary-students-a-growing-international-family-updated-regularly) - [Your First Time Away From Home: Finding Comfort in a Shared Experience](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/your-first-time-away-from-home-finding-comfort-in-a-shared-experience) - [Introducing Vegan School Online](https://www.theveganschool.org/post/introducing-vegan-school-online) ## AI Agent Access (MCP) This site is built on Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for live, structured access to public site content. - 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