Culinary Skills (Co-op)

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Program description - January 2026

Cooking is more than a passion. It is a creative outlet.

In this one-year co-op program, you will learn the cutting-edge skills necessary to thrive in the high growth culinary industry.

Through live-action demonstrations, lectures, and immersive hands-on practice, students will be provided with the solid foundational skills of classic and emerging culinary trends and techniques – all in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Our Culinary Skills program offers the beneficial opportunity of a four-month paid co-op work term. Co-op education provides students with a real-life working experience as well as the chance to network with community partners in varying food services.

Let us help make all your culinary dreams come true.

Program details

Code: 1025C
Start: January 2026
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition & fees


​Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.


2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$2696.00
$14588.00
Ancillary Fees
$4429.94
$5535.04
Total Fees
$7125.94
$20123.04

Canadian fee details

Description Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Full-time Program Tuition $1348.00 $1348.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $221.10 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
eText Fee $186.00 $154.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
HST $111.80 -
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Program Services Fee $287.00 $287.00
Program Supply Fee $600.00 $600.00
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Supply Fee (Taxed) $860.00 -
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $4220.47 $2905.47
Year Total   $7125.94

Returning student tuition & fees

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International fee details

Description Winter 2025 Spring 2025
International Program Tuition $7294.00 $7294.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $355.10 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $221.10 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
eText Fee $186.00 $154.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
HST $111.80 -
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Program Services Fee $287.00 $287.00
Program Supply Fee $600.00 $600.00
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Supply Fee (Taxed) $860.00 -
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $10896.57 $9226.47
Year Total   $20123.04

Returning student tuition & fees

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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Co-op information

  • Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
  • The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
  • Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
  • In order to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Delivery sequence - January 2026 - Waterloo

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