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Fees & Tuition

Our next intake commences on July 2, 2013We are also currently accepting applications for our
September 23, 2013 January 6, 2014 intakes. 

 
At Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA), we understand that choosing your desired career and the right training Institute to learn the skills you need to be successful are big decisions both emotionally and financially.
 
We encourage all prospective students to visit our facilities and speak to an admissions advisor to ensure that this is the right investment for them. Seeing our Institute firsthand is invaluable. If you haven’t already spoken to someone in admissions and/or toured our facilities, please contact our admissions department today!
 
Also, we invite you to view our facilities through our interactive virtual tour.
 

Funding Options  

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Uniform Set & Toolkit 

Included in the total tuition and fees for each program is 1 uniform set. Each set includes three chef jackets with student's name embroidered on the pocket, two pairs of chef pants, two hats, three aprons, nine towels, and one pair of industry-standard shoes. 

The following equipment, including textbook, is required and will be provided to students at the start of each course: 2½" Turning Knife, 3" Paring Knife, 6" Boning Knife, 7" Flexible Filet Knife, 9" Chef’s Slicer, 11" Granton Slicer, 11" Wave Edge Slicer, 10" Steel (Sharpening Rod), 10 of each Plain and Star Decorating Tips (various sizes), Canneleur, Cutter Set (round), Decorating Comb, Digital Thermometer with Cable, Double Melon Baller (1" & ⅞"), Fish Turner (6”), Fish Tweezers, Fork (7”), Kitchen Shears, Measuring Cup Set, Measuring Spoon Set, Non-Stick Silicone Baking Sheet, Pastry Bags (12” & 18”),Pastry Brushes (1” & 2”), Peeler, Rubber Spatula (10”), Sauce Whisk (8”), Spatula (4” offset), Spatula (8” offset), Spatula (10” flat), Zester, Triple Zip Knife Case. 

In addition to hands-on training, lectures, a uniform set and toolkit, a daily student lunch or dinner is also included in the tuition total. Textbooks, knife sets and uniforms must be purchased through Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts. 

 

Next Start Dates: 

1-Year Culinary/Baking & Pastry Arts Dual Diploma program

  • July 2, 2013 to June 27, 2014
  • September 23, 2013 to September 19, 2014
  • January 6, 2014 to December 19, 2014


6-Month Diploma Programs

  • July 2, 2013 to December 20, 2013
  • September 23, 2013 to March 28, 2014
  • January 6, 2014 to June 27, 2014

6-Month Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma Programs Full-time

Program starting July 2, 2013
$15,475.00 CAD*
Plus:
Application fee (non-refundable)
FOODSAFE - Level 1
F&B Operations Management
WSET Foundation Certificate
Uniform Set (please see above for more details)
Toolkit (includes textbook)
 
View the full tuition, fees and payment schedule. 

Program starting September 23, 2013 or January 6, 2014
$15,975.00 CAD*
Plus:
Application fee (non-refundable)
FOODSAFE - Level 1
F&B Operations Management
WSET Foundation Certificate
Uniform Set (please see above for more details)
Toolkit (includes textbook)

View the full tuition, fees and payment schedule. 

Apply online now!


1-Year Culinary/Baking & Pastry Arts Dual Diploma Full-time


Program starting July 2, 2013
$31,450.00 CAD*
Plus:
Application fee (non-refundable)
FOODSAFE - Level 1
F&B Operations Management
WSET Foundation Certificate
Uniform Set (please see above for more details)
Toolkit (includes textbook)

View the full tuition, fees and payment schedule.


Apply online now!

Program starting September 23, 2013 or January 6, 2014
$31,950.00 CAD*
Plus:
Application fee (non-refundable)
FOODSAFE - Level 1
F&B Operations Management
WSET Foundation Certificate
Uniform Set (please see above for more details)
Toolkit (includes textbook)

View the full tuition, fees and payment schedule.


Apply online now!



International Students:
To ensure that registered students receive their acceptance letter and are able to apply for their student visas in a timely manner, all acceptance packages destined for for countries outside Canada and the U.S will be sent via FedEx courier. Courier fees vary by region and are to be paid by the registered student
 
* For international student’s working with an agency, please refer to your agent regarding your tuition, fees and payment schedule.