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CAD 14795

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Culinary Business Operations Diploma involves a blend of theory, professional culinary events, online learning, field trips and applied learning in NIC’s teaching kitchen and vibrant campus-based Café and Bistro. The program is available to students who chose to pursue an apprenticeship and/or are seeking formal education in professional culinary education while gaining fundamental business competencies. Students will have the opportunity to complete the required technical training and work-based training hours to achieve their Red Seal.


Skills and knowledge developed through the program include:

  •     Occupational Skills and Industry Standards
  •     Short Order Preparation and Service
  •     Soup and Sauce Specialties
  •     Vegetables, Starches, and Fruits
  •     Baked Goods
  •     Protein cookery preparation, storage and cookery
  •     Presentation platters
  •     Pates, terrines and charcuterie
  •     Fine Dining Desserts and Artisan Bread
  •     Front of House and Technology
  •     Menu planning and cost management
  •     Human resources and leadership
  •     Regional products and procurement
  •     Restaurant service and operations (Café and Bistro)
  •     Financial accounting fundamentals
  •     Administrative principles
  •     Entrepreneurship and small business management
  •     Marketing principles and practices
  •     Computer applications for business
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 46
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

  • C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment
  • C in Math 10 or equivalent or successful Math assessment

 

 

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

14795

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
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22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

New Scholarships for Cohorts

NIC is offering a $1,000 scholarship to all new students enrolled in the HCA and ECCE cohorts.

September 2026 cohorts are still accepting applications:

  • Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma - Infants and Toddlers
  • Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker


Scholarships for International Students at NIC

Scholarships Type Eligibility Value
IELTS-Based Scholarship Overall 7.0 with no module less than 6.0 CAD 1,000
Overall 7.5 with no module less than 6.0 CAD 1,500
PTE-Based Scholarship Overall 65 with no module less than 60 CAD 1,000
Overall 76 with no module less than 60 CAD 1,500
Duolingo-Based Scholarship Overall score of 120 or higher CAD 1,000
Program-Based Scholarships Coastal Forest Technology Diploma - Sep 2026 Intake CAD 1,500
Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma - Sep 2026 Intake CAD 1,500.
Human Services Diploma May - 2026 Intake CAD 1,500.

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