Cert in Culinary Skills

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Culinary Skills is a certificate in Culinary Arts programme taught at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,275 per year (CAD 7,720 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Culinary Arts
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 7,720 / year
International tuition: CAD 22,275 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Get ready for a career as a cook or a chef with the one-year Culinary Skills certificate program. Learn the fundamentals of food preparation from professional chefs, explore a wide range of ingredients and discover the world of food culture. Learn the fundamentals of food preparation and develop yo…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission is competitive on academic achievement and requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent plus Grade 12 English (C or U); this certificate is not eligible for course exemptions. Applicants 19 or older with no OSSD may apply as mature students and sit the George Brown Admissions Assessment in English or complete the equivalent upgrading credit. This programme page does not restate a language-test table, but George Brown's institution-wide English Proficiency requirement applies to applicants whose prior study was not in English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 per band), TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 per skill), PTE Academic 54 (minimum 50 per skill), CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo 110 (minimum 90 production). Kitchen labs routinely use nuts, dairy and shellfish, and George Brown notes it cannot guarantee halal or kosher compliance for food produced and consumed in the program.

Application Details

Start Date: January, May and September
Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 175
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Culinary Skills award?

George Brown 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 22,275 per year (CAD 7,720 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Culinary Skills be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is Cert in Culinary Skills taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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