Admissions Requirements

Stratford Chefs School develops Canadian chefs through a uniquely industry-driven program, which provides students with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of classical cuisines, as well as the business knowledge for operating successful restaurants in today’s market.

The Stratford Chefs School program requires intensive work both in and out of the kitchen, along with physical and mental stamina.

Admissions is based on an assessment of a candidate’s career goals, educational background and achievement, work experience, personal achievements, communication skills and maturity, as well as their suitability to the Stratford Chefs School program.

How Do I Apply?

Applications are accepted online year-round.

The supporting documentation required with an application includes:

• Résumé

• High School Diploma, or GED, or the equivalent

• English Requirements

  All applicants to SCS must be able and prepared to study in English. If English is not your first language, you must show one of the following:

  • Successful completion of an intensive English program for academic purposes at a recognized language school in Canada.
  • A recognized International language test score such as IELTS Academic (Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5)

• Brief biographical sketch outlining your culinary experiences to date and why you have chosen Stratford Chefs School (500-750 words)

• Successful Applicants will be contacted for a meeting with our Admissions team

Supporting documentation can be uploaded on the application form, or can be submitted to admin@stratfordchef.com

While we do accept applications from International students*, the focus of our 32-Week Professional Diploma with Enriched Cook Apprenticeship (if eligible) is on Canadian students.

*Please note that Stratford Chefs School is not registered as a Canadian Designated Learning Institution for the purposes of prospective International student study permits.

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Preparatory Course

The Stratford Chefs School offers an optional 35-hour intensive Preparatory Course for students enrolled in our 32-Week Professional Diploma with Enriched Cook Apprenticeship (if eligible) who wish to learn some key kitchen skills, orient themselves to our kitchens and build confidence before classes begin.

The Preparatory Course takes place during the week preceding Orientation week in early October, and covers basic techniques in cooking, pastry, sanitation and safety.

Students who complete the Preparatory Course earn valuable knowledge and gain the confidence necessary to best prepare them for the beginning of classes.

Enrolment in the Preparatory Course is determined through the Admissions process.

The fee for the Preparatory Course is $900*

Tuition Fees

YEAR ONE APPRENTICE

Tuition: $8,600*

Includes: e-manuals, Ministry seat fee, security deposit, group insurance, in-class meals, three group meals, all class fees, sanitation exam fees and administrative fees.

Preparatory course (optional), books, iPad, equipment and uniform are not included.

YEAR ONE NON-APPRENTICE

Tuition: $11,000*

Additional International Fee: $5,000*

Includes: e-manuals, security deposit, group insurance, in-class meals, three group meals, all class fees, sanitation exam fees and administrative fees.

Preparatory course (optional), books, iPad, equipment and uniform are not included.

YEAR TWO APPRENTICE

Tuition: $8,500*

Includes: e-manuals, Ministry seat fee, group insurance, in-class meals, three group meals, all class fees, Red Seal exam prep course, graduation fees and administrative fees.

Books, iPad, equipment and uniform are not included.

*Canadian Dollars

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Want to jump-start your Culinary Education before October 2021?

You can begin in June 2021 with our 16 week Diploma Program, which offers the same rigorous curriculum as Level 1 – the first half of our 32-week Professional Diploma program – but is delivered on a modified summer schedule.

LEARN MORE ABOUT 16 WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM

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