Culinary Arts courses

About Culinary Management in Fanshawe College

We believe that every chef deserves a quality education that provides a diverse set of skills that will open the doors to endless career opportunities. At Fanshawe's culinary school, we'll prepare you with everything you need to be successful in the industry – if your goal is to work in the finest restaurant kitchens, own a food truck or start a catering business, Fanshawe will deliver the training you need!

Courses taught in the Culinary Management diploma program include the fundamentals of food production, a wide variety of cooking styles and so much more. You'll learn about dining culture, the theory and history of mixing drinks as well as the history of wine and how to pair it with food. You'll even learn the ins and outs of kitchen management, fine dining and hosting as part of your training.

Program features:

• Program is offered at two locations – apply to the one that best suits your preferences:

  • Delivered at Fanshawe's culinary school located in the heart of downtown London, Ontario and close to industry partners and future employers
  • Delivered at the Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend, Ontario (through our Clinton site) on the shores of Lake Huron in a community known for its beaches, recreation, tourism and more
• Gain practical, hands-on kitchen training:
  • 1) In Fanshawe's teaching restaurant, The Chef's Table at Fanshawe College, located in downtown London
  • 2) While living and working on-site in kitchens of the fully operational, year-round Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend
• Program includes a 5-week field placement in the industry
• State-of-the-art facility with baking and culinary labs featuring the latest equipment
• Gain large quantity cooking experience by participating in extracurricular charitable events throughout the academic year
• Award-winning students from participation in annual competitions at both the local and national level
• International field trip opportunity to train with world-renowned chefs in Italy or Switzerland
• Recruitment stop for major players in the culinary industry that come to Fanshawe annually to meet with students
• Opportunity to obtain WSET and Prud'homme Beer certifications
• Opportunity to further education through pathways to other Fanshawe programs including Artisanal Culinary Arts, Nutrition and Food Services Management and Baking and Pastry Arts Management

Career Opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment as cooks at various levels in a wide variety of food service environments. The training provided may also lead to the possibility of self employment in the Hospitality Industry and/or Chef/Food Service Manager.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5  - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence. 

TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years

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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance

To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:

International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.

Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.

Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8

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