Culinary Institute of Canada Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
General Information
Public, coeducational, culinary institute. Urban campus. Founded in 1983.
Program Information
Offered since 1983. Program calendar is divided into trimesters. 1-year certificate in pastry arts. 2-year diploma in culinary arts.
Program Affiliation
Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks; Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs; Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education; International Association of Culinary Professionals.
Areas of Study
Baking; beverage management; buffet catering; confectionery show pieces; controlling costs in food service; convenience cookery; culinary French; culinary skill development; food preparation; food purchasing; food service communication; food service math; garde-manger; international cuisine; introduction to food service; kitchen management; management and human resources; meal planning; meat cutting; meat fabrication; menu and facilities design; nutrition; nutrition and food service; patisserie; restaurant opportunities; sanitation; saucier; seafood processing; soup, stock, sauce, and starch production; wines and spirits.
Facilities
Bake shop; bakery; cafeteria; 5 catering services; 14 classrooms; 3 computer laboratories; demonstration laboratory; 7 food production kitchens; gourmet dining room; learning resource center; lecture room; 2 public restaurants; snack shop; 2 student lounges; 6 teaching kitchens.
Student Profile
215 full-time.
Faculty
21 total: 15 full-time; 6 part-time. 8 are industry professionals; 10 are culinary-certified teachers. Faculty-student ratio: 1:18.
Special Programs
5-month paid internship, 1-week educational study tour, culinary competitions.
Typical Expenses
Application fee: Can$40. Tuition: Can$6450 per year. Program-related fees include Can$400 for books; Can$300 for knives; Can$750 for lab fees; Can$1035 for uniforms and laundry; Can$90 for student union fee.
Financial Aid
In 2004, 20 scholarships were awarded (average award was Can$1000). Employment placement assistance is available.
Housing
On-campus housing available. Average on-campus housing cost per month: Can$500.
Application Information
Students may begin participation in March and September. Application deadline for spring is January 5. Application deadline for fall is February 25. Applicants must submit a formal application and resume.
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Contact
David Harding
Culinary Programs Manager
4 Sydney Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1E9
Canada
Telephone: 902-894-6805
Fax: 902-894-6801
E-mail: dharding@hollandc.pe.ca
World Wide Web: http://www.hollandcollege.com.
Culinary Programs Manager
4 Sydney Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1E9
Canada
Telephone: 902-894-6805
Fax: 902-894-6801
E-mail: dharding@hollandc.pe.ca
World Wide Web: http://www.hollandcollege.com.
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