Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolates

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

Academic Requirements:

• Vocational School or Professional High School Graduation: Prospective international students must have successfully completed a vocational school or professional high school program with a culinary focus. This educational background ensures that students have a solid foundation in culinary arts and are well-prepared for advanced Vegetarian Culinary studies.
• Professional Kitchen Experience: Alternatively, applicants should have a minimum of one year of full-time experience working in a professional kitchen. This hands-on experience in a culinary setting demonstrates a practical understanding of kitchen operations and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Vegetarian Culinary.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in each component.
• TOEFL: Alternatively, applicants can submit a TOEFL score of 90 or higher to demonstrate English language proficiency.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It's important for international students to review the specific entry requirements for the program they are interested in, as requirements can vary between different programs and may change over time. Additionally, applicants should consider visa and immigration requirements for studying in Switzerland, which may include financial documentation and health insurance.

The Culinary Arts Academy offers various scholarships to help students with their tuition fees and other related expenses. These scholarships are based on merit, financial need, and other criteria.

1. International Culinary Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to international students who have a passion for culinary arts and a desire to pursue a career in this field. The scholarship covers up to 50% of the tuition fees and is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other factors.

2. Swiss Education Group Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to students who wish to pursue a degree at any of the schools within the Swiss Education Group, including the Culinary Arts Academy. The scholarship covers up to 25% of the tuition fees and is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other factors.

3. Young Talent Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to young students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the culinary arts. The scholarship covers up to 50% of the tuition fees and is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other factors.

4. Siblings Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to siblings who wish to pursue their education at the Culinary Arts Academy or any other school within the Swiss Education Group. The scholarship covers up to 10% of the tuition fees and is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other factors.

To apply for these scholarships, students need to submit their application forms along with their academic transcripts, a personal statement, and other supporting documents. The scholarship evaluates the applications based on the eligibility criteria and selects the recipients accordingly.

Upon completing the Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolates program at the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, graduates are well-prepared for an array of career opportunities in the world of confectionery and pastry arts.

1. Pastry Chef: Graduates can pursue careers as pastry chefs in high-end restaurants, hotels, or pastry shops, crafting exquisite desserts and pastries.

2. Chocolatier: With expertise in chocolate making, graduates can become chocolatiers, creating artisanal chocolates and pralines or even starting their own chocolate businesses.

3. Dessert Menu Specialist: Graduates may choose careers as dessert menu specialists, working with restaurants to design and curate dessert menus that captivate diners.

4. Food Stylist: Those with a creative flair can explore opportunities as food stylists, specializing in the presentation of pastries, desserts, and chocolates for advertisements, media, and cookbooks.

5. Confectionery Entrepreneur: Graduates can venture into entrepreneurship, establishing their own pastry shops, dessert boutiques, or catering services.

6. Pastry Instructor: Those passionate about teaching can become pastry instructors, sharing their knowledge and skills with aspiring pastry chefs and chocolatiers.

7. Product Developer: Graduates can work as product developers for confectionery companies, contributing to the creation of new pastry and chocolate products.