Online Programme in 
Culinary Arts

The Online Programme in Culinary Arts offers a flexible blend of synchronous and asynchronous self-directed study, designed for both beginners and industry professionals seeking career advancement. Discover DigiChef's four levels of online learning—from Certificate to Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma.

It allows students to study the fundamentals and slowly progress to advanced skills and knowledge in Culinary Arts at their own pace individually. The online programme comprises an integrated and broad-based training approach that includes soft-skills components necessary to deepen and broaden specific job occupations. Hence it enables our students to be future-ready and adapt to the fast-changing/dynamic Food & Beverage work environment.

The content of this online programme follows the Pastry & Bakery progression track and is benchmarked against the Food Services Skills Framework of SkillsFuture Singapore.

•    Prices are subject to change.
•    SGD109 application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of the application form.
•    Students need to acquire their own medical insurance.
•    This is a UTAP-eligible programme (up to 31 Mar 2025)^
•    Starter kit (optional) is SGD1,195 (before GST and shipping fee) includes Knife & Tool Set, Student Uniform Set (2 sets of uniform, 1 pair of safety shoes, 2 aprons and 2 kitchen towels).

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training.
NTUC qualifying members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support (balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy, including SFC):
-    NTUC members up to $250 per year
-    NTUC Starter members up to $200 per year 
-    NTUC members aged 40 years and above up to $500 per year (for courses commencing from 1 July 2020 to 31 Dec 2025)

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Ideal candidates for this programme should have a passion for culinary arts, possess basic computer skills, good moral character, be artistic and disciplined. All prospective students need to complete an interview and online profiling test upon successful submission of application forms. All local and international applicants should meet the following minimum entry requirements (MERs) for this programme.

• Passion for Food & Beverage Management
• At least 16 years old
• Possess basic computer s

Educational Qualifications

• US High school educational level or equivalent qualifications
• Advanced level of Online English Bridging Course/IELTS 5.0/TOEFL (internet-based total) 35-45/WPL 5 or be a native speaker.

• Have access to a laptop/desktop

• Enrolment is subject to availability and incomplete applications will not be processed.
• The program is conducted in English and proficiency in the language is a requirement.
• Program contents and all prices are subject to change.
• Trainee who chooses to drop out prior to successful completion will be requested to pay the program fees in full and will not be entitled to any certificates.
• The following items are compulsory and must be purchased before the commencement of the program:
  • Medical Insurance,
  • Fee Protection Scheme.
•  Students are required to meet the following criteria in order to obtain their relevant certificates: 
  1. Minimum attendance of 75%
  2. Pass all assessments required by the program;
  3. Abide to the student code of conduct

1. Please ensure that all documents listed below are duly prepared:

2. Click here to apply. Please allow approximately 10 minutes for the online application and ensure all documents are duly completed and submitted online. Any incomplete application will not be processed.

3. Application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Pay online by credit/debit card for the Application Fee only. Alternatively, we accept telegraphic transfers for international applicants. The details are as follows:

Beneficiary: At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy Pte Ltd
Bank: United Overseas Bank Limited
Branch: South Bridge Road
Bank code: 7375
Branch Code: 343
Account No: 934-342-2489
SWIFT Code: UOVBSGSG

4. Successful applicants will receive a copy of the Advisory Note, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and/or Standard PEI Student Contract via email. 

5. Please be advised that the nett fees payable has to be made in full within 10 working days upon signing of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) & student contract or before course commencement date, whichever is earlier. Payment will not be accepted before the signing of LOA & student contract.

Chef Martin Yan and At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy are excited to offer three scholarships each year for our Certificate and Higher Certificate Programmes, recognized by the World Association of Chefs' Societies. These scholarships are available for any of the following tracks:

• Culinary Arts
• Pastry & Bakery
• Food & Beverage Management

This scholarship is twinned with employment at one of Chef Martin Yan’s restaurant establishments.

Apply for the scholarship today!