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Cert in Culinary Skills

Cert in Culinary Skills

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Culinary Skills is a certificate in Culinary Arts programme taught at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,617 per year (CAD 2,905 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Culinary Arts

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,905 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,617 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Upon successful completion of this program, you may qualify for advanced standing in Year 2 of Durham College’s Culinary Management program. The Culinary Skills program is offered at the Whitby campus, home of the college’s W. Galen Weston Centre for Food. This incredible learning centre provides access to a full-service Feast On ® certified  teaching restaurant ; a demonstration theatre; and state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and meeting spaces, all designed to offer you the best possible learning experience.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status for applicants aged 19 or over without one, plus Grade 12 English at the C or U level. No further subject prerequisite, minimum GPA, portfolio or interview is stated on the program's own admission page. International and non-native-English-speaking applicants must meet Durham College's general English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110. Applicants missing the English prerequisite can pursue Durham's Academic Upgrading or a pre-admission English assessment before applying through ontariocolleges.ca.

Application Details

Start Date: Two intakes a year - September and January. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 11 January 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 October for a January start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Programs: 150

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Culinary Skills award?

Durham College awards a Certificate in the field of Culinary Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Culinary Skills take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Culinary Skills cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,617 per year (CAD 2,905 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Culinary Skills be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Cert in Culinary Skills taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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