Admissions

At Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts small classes, hands-on training and dedicated European Chef instructors give each student the personal attention they need to master the “art” of cooking and baking.

Pre-Requisites

Students admitted to Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts must meet these pre-requisites:

1. Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent OR If a student is 19 years of age or older, you may be accepted under the Mature Student Category without having your Grade 12 Graduation.
   
2. Citizenship - Canadian citizen; landed immigrant or immigration approval (study permit)
   
3. Language - Ability to read, write and converse in English
   
4. Approach - A positive attitude and a sincere motivation to learn
   
5. Attribute - A serious commitment to becoming a professional culinarian

How to Apply

a. Apply Online

b. Apply by mail, fax or courier:

Download a PDF file of our Admissions Application form and submit it to the Institute:

For courses commencing September 2009 to June 2010: 
Canadian, U.S. and International Applicants

For courses commencing September 2010 to June 2011:
Canadian, U.S. and International Applicants

c. Apply in person:

Schedule an appointment to tour Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, if possible.

We are currently accepting applications for the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts professional programs for March 29, 2010 and future intakes.

Application Process:

Step 1: Send in your completed and signed application form along with a non-refundable application fee of $100 CAD.

Step 2: Our Director of Admissions will then review your application and notify you of acceptance within 5 business days.

Step 3: Once you have received notification of acceptance, you must submit the following items within 5 business days in order to complete your application and secure your seat for the preferred class start date.

• 1st Tuition Payment (as outlined on the application form)
• Two passport-sized photographs
• High School certificate/diploma or equivalent qualification
• Photocopy of your valid driver’s license or birth certificate
• English Language proficiency result-TOEFL preferred (if English is not your first language)

If you have questions concerning the application process, please email  us at info@picachef.com or call between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday (Pacific Standard Time) at 604-734-4488 or 1-800-416-4040.