- What are the types of courses or programs being offered by CIA?
- What are the differences between these programs?
- Do your courses include hands-on student participation or are they all demonstrations?
- Who are your instructors?
- Are there entrance requirements for your courses?
- Is there a minimum age limit for your courses?
- Is everyone guaranteed a certificate after completion of the course?
- Is the student guaranteed a job after completion of the course?
- What is the IEA program?
- Do you offer payment terms for your tuition fees?
- Is CIA accredited with international organizations?
What are the types of courses or programs being offered by CIA?
The Culinary Institute of Aristocrat offers Certificate and Diploma programs with tracks covering both culinary arts and baking & pastry arts. Special seasonal Recreational programs are also offered from time to time.
- Career Programs
Fundamentals of Culinary Arts and Fundamentals of Professional Bartending and Mixology - Entrepreneurial Programs
Home Bakeshop from Concept to Operation and Catering Management from Concept to Operation - Recreational Programs
Creative Short Courses
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What are the differences between these programs?
CIA offers certificate programs in 3 various tracks covering the following:
- Career Programs
These programs present the fundamental aspects of a specific line of study. In these programs, students are immersed in a series of lectures and hands-on laboratory classes to equip the learner with essential skills and knowledge needed to progress to a higher level of learning. - Entrepreneurial Programs
These programs are designed for individuals who intend to venture into business. These programs contain unique subject matters such as concept creation, legal aspects of your business, marketing your home business, product costing and profit analysis and the like. - Diploma Programs
As a 7-term, 14-month professional course, this program is packed with unique culinary and management subjects that will definitely stand-out among the rest. Our exceptional standards will undoubtedly equip learners with only the best education comparable to no less than a US culinary education at a fraction of the cost. The curriculum of these programs is rich with vital career oriented information that employs teaching methodologies grounded on learner-centered principles. Here students are assessed and graded for individual and group work accomplishments for both written and laboratory examinations. - Recreational Programs
These programs are intended for enthusiast, home makers, and hobbyists alike who want to learn a thing-or-two about culinary or baking & pastry arts. These programs are recipe based culinary courses that focus on teaching the learner sumptuous time honored recipes rather than the principles.
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Do your courses include hands-on student work participation or are they all demonstrations?
Both our Certificate and Diploma programs were designed with an 80/20 ratio of hands-on practical student work (80%) and theoretical lectures (20%) Recreational programs were designed with a unique blend of both professional demonstrations and actual student participation.
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Who are your instructors?
CIA’s core faculty is comprised of distinguished chefs and hospitality experts who are industry practitioners equipped with a minimum of six years of professional experience in management levels. Our teams are composed of Hot Kitchen Chefs, Cold Kitchen Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Wine Sommeliers, Master Mixologists, and Hotel Experts who have been professionally trained in some of the most prestigious institutions both here and abroad.
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Are there entrance requirements for your courses?
For Certificate and Recreational Programs:
Fully accomplished registration form and down payment
For Diploma Programs:
At least 18 years of age; High school or College credentials; Medical examination report; Curriculum vitae with Application letter; Fully accomplished registration form and down payment
Aside from the above stated, one VITAL requirement is required from each student. It is the passion deep within the learner. Whether it be for a Certificate, a Diploma, or a Recreational program, the passion that drives a student to learn is all we need to guarantee that you will make the most of your culinary experience at The Culinary Institute of Aristocrat.
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FOR YOUR CERTIFICATE AND RECREATIONAL COURSES, IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE LIMIT?
The minimum age limit for most of our courses under the Certificate and Recreational tracks is 16 years old (Unless specified, i.e. summer kids culinary classes for ages 7 and above, and the likes).
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FOR YOUR CERTIFICATE AND RECREATIONAL COURSES, IS EVERYONE GUARANTEED A CERTIFICATE AFTER COMPLETION?
Yes, however not all certificates are the same. A Recreational program will entitle the student to a Certificate of Participation. A Certificate program has 3 types of certificates. These are the Certificates of Participation, Certificate of Satisfactory Completion, and Certificate of Excellence. The Certificate of Excellence is the highest level of certification a student can attain. The certificate a student acquires depends on his or her overall grade point average (GPA).
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Is the student guaranteed a job after completion of the course?
No school can guarantee a student job placement. However, the Institute provides students with an IEA program or Immediate Employment Assistance program to help them secure stable local and international jobs.
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What is the IEA program?
The Culinary Institute of Aristocrat is in partnership with two global recruitment firms namely CHESHAM recruitment and CTI group Asia limited. These recruitment firms handle both international land and ship-board employment in seven-star luxury hotels and five-star rated cruise ships. If a student passes the employment evaluation in a Certificate or Diploma program, the Institute can immediately endorse the student for immediate employment assessment. The student may still go through standard employment procedures but with significant exemptions for being a graduate of our school.
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Do you offer payment terms for your tuition fees?
Yes,For Certificate programs, 50% of the total tuition fee is required before the start of the class. The student may avail of the progressive billing program for the remaining balance. The Institute will bill the student in equal installments throughout the duration of the course. For Diploma programs, a down payment of Php 75,000.00 is required upon acceptance. The balance can be payable in 6 equal monthly installments.
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Is CIA accredited with international organizations?
Yes, CIA is professionally recognized by some of the most prestigious culinary organizations in the U.S.A., including the International Organization of Culinary Professionals, The World Association of Chef’s Societies, The National Restaurant Association, and The American Culinary Federation.
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