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Diploma of Baking and Pastry Arts
- Barrie, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts is a two-year full-time diploma at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Baking and Pastry Arts and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Baker
- Pastry Chef
Curriculum
- Two-year full-time diploma taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: baking theory
- Nutrition
- Baking for alternative diets
- Showpiece making
- Trade calculations. Co-op placement (15 weeks
- Optional).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
- Subjects taken and grades received
- Grade 12 English and Math credits
- Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
- English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- TOEIC 800
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,171 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Barrie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts |
| Department | Department of Baking and Pastry Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,171 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,050 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 170.

