School: George Brown College
Program:Culinary Art - Italian
Program | Culinary Art - Italian
| Faculty | Chef School |
Credential | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | Duration | 1 Year |
Starting Month | May | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
You want to really learn Italian cooking? Join this specialized Italian food and culture program, learn from the experts here in Canada and live, learn and work in Italy too! Acquire the techniques that make Italian cuisine famous around the world. Experience the special connection between food and life in Italy. Embrace the kitchen experiences and courses in Italian art and culture that will deepen your understanding of this great tradition. The Culinary Arts – Italian postgraduate program delivers this and more.
Through this program, you will:
Experience hands-on learning in both Canada and Italy with the pre-eminent Italian chef professors in the country.
Build your knowledge of Italian culinary traditions and embrace emerging trends in Italian cuisine.
Benefit from our partnership with ALMA, the world-famous Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana, near Parma, Italy, which is one of Italy’s finest chef schools.
Experience the vineyards, cheese producers and local markets of Italy as your open-air classroom.
Study in some of the best restaurants and hotels, where you will get attention, training and an inspiring experience.
You will put theory into practice as you are showcased alongside Italian top talent and serve discerning urban diners in the heart of Toronto’s culinary scene.
After your experiences in Italy, showcase what you’ve learned through events and placements at this city’s top Italian restaurants. This program has a long-standing reputation for excellence among Italian restaurateurs in Toronto and beyond, which will make you a sought-after employee when you graduate. “Che bello.”
Admission Requirement:
College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Management
OR
One-year certificate in Culinary Skills Program or Advanced Cook certification AND a minimum of one-year relevant work experience (resume required)
Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
Pentium-based PC or equivalent
DVD drive or USB port and sound card
Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Minimum 100MB available hard disk space
Windows XP/ME/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
Email account
Internet access
16, 32 and 64 bit compatible
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
A knowledge of Italian cooking opens up an abundance of opportunities in Toronto, which has the largest Italian population of any city outside Italy, and around the world. Wherever you go, there are Italian restaurants, many specializing in one of the regional variations of Italian cuisine. All these options mean you’ll have a dynamic and varied career.
Website
https://www.georgebrown.ca/h411-2017-2018/