College Diploma – Baking and Pastry Arts

The Baking and Pastry Arts 2-year diploma program pairs the craft of pastry with the art of baking, sugar artistry, fine artisanal chocolate production, and culinary business management.

• Hands-on Training & Facilities: Features ~1,400 practical training hours in state-of-the-art baking labs, a specialized chocolate lab, and real-world production environments like the downtown Culinary Campus and Highwood restaurant.

• Business & Management Skills: Covers food regulations, customer service, costing, pricing, merchandising, and starting a business alongside technical baking skills.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $37,886/yr (Range: $31K – $54K) | 9,305 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $38,913/yr (Range: $31K – $54K) | 1,596 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 5.5 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Available by completing English courses prior to the academic program if valid test scores are not yet provided.

Commission Estimate: Estimated at 11.25% of Net (Base) Tuition, payable in up to 2 installments upon successful full-time enrollment confirmation. Actual amounts depend on variables like net tuition, scholarships, ESL courses, and ApplyBoard agreements.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results are required for direct admission before receiving a final offer letter.