Colegio EPI

Level and study duration

Level: MBO 3 Theory – MBO 4 Practical

Study duration: 3 years

Degree and program

Associate of Applied Science Degree Culinary Arts

Also known as the IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT (IE) PROGRAM  

Students in the Immediate Employment Program will develop Job Skills, Social Skills and Competencies critical to the demanding culinary profession. During the course of the 3 years each student will get the opportunity to earn certifications in the areas of Breakfast Cookery, Vegetables & Soups, Sauces, Baking and Buffet. Additionally each student will have to complete 37 weeks and/or 1776 hours of internship in the kitchen areas of highly qualified companies in the industry, during the 3 years duration of this program.

Students in the Immediate Employment Program will complete 26 courses covering areas such as Languages, Information Technology, Industry Related, Business and Management and Personal Development.

Students who successfully complete this program will be skilled and employable in all areas of food preparation and production, in restaurants, catering companies, and any other type Food & Beverage institution or operations.

Program Entry Minimum Requirements

• Completed MAVO Diploma
• EPB Doorstroom
• PKL Diploma for St. Maarten Students
• High School or “Bachillerato” Diploma for international students
• English Aptitude Test

Tuition fee

Information on tuition fees is available at the Admissions Office.

Further study

The student may opt to further his/her studies in the Associate of Science Degree Program at the unit, or at selective international institutions specialized in the culinary arts.

More information

Admissions Office telephone number: +297-525-8781 (from Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm)