Diploma Programmes

With a unique Study & Work pedagogy, this diploma allows students to go on an experiential journey where they will learn a wide range of cooking or baking techniques, as well as take part in apprenticeship programmes in top restaurants and hotels.

Programme Dates: 

• 26 February 2024
• 8 April 2024
• 27 May 2024
• 22 July 2024
• 23 September 2024
• 28 October 2024
• 25 November 2024

*Dates are subject to change

 

• Diploma in Culinary Arts

Ideal for: Aspiring chefs with a passion for cooking and service, a motivation to excel and dreams of a global career in fine dining. Graduates may progress to degree courses by our Partner Universities.

Upon completion, graduate is awarded with a full qualification in Diploma in Culinary Arts, awarded by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy.

 

• Diploma in Pastry & Bakery

Ideal for: Aspiring chefs with a passion for breads and pastries, a motivation to excel and dreams of a global career in fine dining. Graduates may progress to degree courses by our Partner Universities.

Upon completion, graduate is awarded with a full qualification in Diploma in Pastry & Bakery awarded by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy.

• Prices are subject to change
• Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025, funding amount may be subject to funding cap
• This is a SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) eligible programme (for self-sponsored only)
• This is a Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programme
• This is a UTAP eligible programme (up to 31 Mar 2025)^
• $109 Application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of the application form
• Starter Kit includes Knife & Tool Set, Textbooks, Student Uniform Set (2 sets of uniform, 1 pair of safety shoes, 2 aprons and 2 kitchen towels) 
• Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) funding support took effect from 1 Oct 2021, LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card

 

Admissions Criteria

Ideal candidates for this programme should have a passion for pastry & bakery, possess leadership qualities, 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.

 

Academic/Work Experience Requirements

Singaporean/Singapore PR Applicants:
• Obtained at least three (3) GCE N-Level credits (including English); OR

International Applicants:
• Obtained at least a pass at high school diploma or equivalent qualifications; AND
• Possess a minimum of 1 week of working experience in any F&B related establishments and should be at least 17 years old.

 

Language Proficiency Requirements

• Obtained at least an IELTS score of 5.5 / TOEFL (internet-based total) score of 46-59 / WPLN Level 5; AND
• Completed/exempted from National Service (for Singaporean males only).

 

Application 

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

International Applicant	Singaporean/SPR Applicant
Copy of Passport	Copy of NRIC (front & back)
Recent Passport-sized colour photograph (taken against plain white background)	Copy of highest educational qualification (Certificate / Transcript) & Official Translation (if not in English)
Copy of highest educational qualification (Certificate / Transcript) & Official Translation (if not in English)	NS Certificate of service completion and transcript (for male applicants only)
Resume / Curriculum Vitae (with names & contact info of at least  2 Referees) ( please click here for the template)	Resume / Curriculum Vitae (with names & contact info of at least  2 Referees) ( please click here for the template)
Student Pass Form ( please click here for the form)
Birth certificate and translation (if not in English)
Proof of financial support

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 NETs, local cheque for local applicants; bank drafts and 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. Complete the online Talent/Personality Test in the Online Application.

5. We will contact the shortlisted applicant within 7 working days for an interview either face-to-face or via webcam if you are an international applicant.

6. After the interview, your application will be submitted to the Admission Board for review. We will notify you within 3 weeks via email.

7. For successful applicants:

International and Local Student without SSG Funding

• At-Sunrice will courier the original copy of the Advisory Note, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Student’s Contract to your home address.
• At-Sunrice will apply for a Student Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA).
• In accordance to ICA regulations, the Student Pass application can only be processed 2 months prior to the programme commencement.

Singaporean/SPR with SSG Funding

• Applicants accepted into At-Sunrice's certificate and/or diploma programmes will receive a copy of the Advisory Note, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and/or Standard PEI Student Contract via email. The student will then be invited to the Academy on a scheduled date to sign the original documents.

8. 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.

9. Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement Survey (TRAQOM) by SkillsFuture Singapore

SSG will conduct the two post-course evaluation surveys in the following manner:

• The Quality Survey will be conducted after the course end date through an electronic survey. The survey will be emailed to the trainee through SSG’s central survey system.
• The Outcomes Survey will be administered once a year through a contracted vendor. The survey will be sent to shortlisted trainees who have completed their full qualification course(s) or CU(s).
• Trainee is to provide your personal email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.
• All corporate companies registering their staff for training are to avoid using centralized corporate email and have to use their staff email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.