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CAD 28500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 145

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Culinary Arts Diploma is designed to prepare international students for employment as line cooks of third cooks in hotel kitchens, restaurants, catering companies, airport flight kitchens, trains, cruise ships, camps, and institutional kitchens.

What you will learn

  • Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
    • Apply cookery skills and theoretical knowledge to the preparation, presentation and service of a range of dishes and beverages for a commercial hospitality environment.
    • Evaluate product for consistency and accuracy in yield, flavour, texture and overall appearance according to product specifications and standards.
    • Plan, design and write menus for a culinary establishment that reflects nutritional and specific dietary needs.
    • Adhere to industry health, safety and employment standards in preparation, handling and storage of food and equipment.
    • Adapt the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for success and sustainable professional practice in the culinary arts.
    • Reflect on performance and practice to identify and develop advanced professional skills needed to further advance in the culinary industry.

What to expect

  • The Culinary Arts Diploma focuses on practical skill development and is delivered primarily in VCC kitchens and food service outlets. Students spend a minimum of one month in each of the teaching kitchens and service outlets where instructional activities include demonstration, hands-on practice, and group discussion. Culinary theory is taught in a classroom setting and uses a combination of lecture, class discussion, and independent study to promote the development of professional practice in the food industry.
  • A major emphasis of the diploma program is active student participation. Students are encouraged to become self-directed and responsible for their own learning and to come to class well prepared for active participation in classroom and kitchen activities.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

May 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

28500

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 145

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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