Yes! You are only required to make the $500.00 non-refundable registration fee payment at the time of your application. Four weeks prior to your scheduled start date, you will receive two invoices. The first invoice will require a payment of 25% of your tuition costs and $620.00 food cost. The second invoice will be for the Chef Store for your textbook, uniform and materials fee in the amount of $831.12.
Absolutely. All of our programs are designed with manageable weekly hours (usually around 20–25 hours/week) to allow plenty of time for part-time work or other life commitments. Many of our students work while they are attending school.
Yes! Our student body includes people of all ages and backgrounds, from high school graduates to people starting second careers. Culinary dreams don’t expire.
We offer 0% interest monthly payment plans, as well as support for:
- Second Career funding through Better Jobs Ontario
- Student lines of credit
- RESPs
- Lifelong Learning Plans (LLP)
Our team will walk you through what works best for your situation.
At this time, all classes are facilitated in-person and all students are expected to attend class. In the event of any emergencies, please review the Chef School’s Attendance Policy.

