Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

School Introduction

Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver is a chef owned and designed culinary school. Based on student feedbck and what we know as ex-students, apprentices, professional chefs and experienced chef instructors, we designed our contemporary curriculum from the student's perspective. We offer Professional Chef's training in 3 independent intensive programs: One Year Professional Culinary And Pastry/Bread Making, Professional Culinary, and Professional Pastry/Bread Making. Progressive attitude and new restaurant/hotel equipped facilities. All-in-one concept ensuring seamless learning environment; Chef's demonstration station, Chef's table, culinary kitchen and Pastry lab. Cook in groups of 2, change partner weekly. European designed island cooking configuration ensures that you never face a wall. Fully accredited chef instructors, each with broad North American and European experience. accredited with the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC (PCTIA).

Background Data

Total Enrollment: 42
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Degrees/Certificates: One Year Diploma, Professional Culinary Diploma, and Professional Pastry and Bread making Diploma
Accreditation: Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA)

Schedule & Fees

One Year Professional Culinary & Bread/Pastry Program with practicum, 42 weeks - Domestic Students $12,900 CAN; International Students $14,900 CAN

Professional Culinary, 15 weeks - Domestic Students $6950.00 CAN; International Students $7,950 CAN

Professional Pastry and Bread Making, 15 weeks - Domestic Students $6,950.00 CAN; International Students $7,950 CAN

Plus cost of
uniform: $428
toolkit: Culinary $504, Pastry $554.40, Supp. Pastry $123.20
textbook: Culinary $140, Pastry $147.84

Visit our website for pricing and information on our other programs.

Facilities

2500 sq feet, "all-in-one" concept includes Chef's demo station and Chef's table, island work stations, all hotel/restaurant equipment. Pastry studio, double deck oven, combi oven steamer.

Admission Requirements

Goals and Aspirations Essay (written by hand)
Grade 12 or equivalent
Good spoken and written english
2 Wallet size photos
Health status
Reference letter
Health Insurance
Interview

Faculty

Chef Christophe Kwiatkowsky
Chef Tony Minichiello
Chef Warren Pahl
Chef Tim Muehlbauer

(see website for additional information)

Special Courses & Features

Regional Culinary Styles

Middle Eastern

Contact Info

Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver
2725 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E9

Tel 1-604-876-7653 or 1-866-876-2433
Fax 1-604-876-7023

http://www.nwcav.com