Onsite Diploma + SDFE (12 months)
At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy proudly offers a new opportunity to earn a Highspeed Double Diploma in culinary and entrepreneurial fields. This unique programme allows you to gain dual expertise, enhancing your career prospects and potentially opening doors to new opportunities. From our on-site diplomas and fully online specialist diploma programmes, you'll receive top-notch education tailored to your needs, giving you a competitive edge in the industry.
Upon completion, depending on the double diploma track chosen, the graduates will be awarded:
- a Career Diploma in Culinary Arts OR Career Diploma in Pastry and Bakery OR Diploma in Food and Beverage Management OR Diploma in Beverage Management and a Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship (e-learning) by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy; or
- a full qualification in WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Culinary Arts) OR WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Pastry and Baking) OR WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Food & Beverage Service) OR WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Beverage Service) and a Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship (e-learning) by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy.
- 25 November 2024
- 16 December 2024
2025 Intake Dates
- 24 February 2025
- 28 April 2025
- 14 July 2025
- 22 September 2025
- 17 November 2025
*Dates are subject to change
Up to 12 Months
The full-time onsite Accelerated Diploma Programmes are offered in three tracks (culinary arts, pastry & baking and food & beverage service) sequentially and continually comprising the full qualifications at certificate, higher certificate and advanced certificate and diploma within the respective tracks, across 6 months. The classes will be conducted in the academy from Monday to Friday*.
Upon completion, successful graduates proceed to the 6-month online Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship. The classes will be conducted online on the 4th week of the month from Monday to Friday, 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm*.
*Subject to change
Double Diploma programmes will equip learners with critical work function skills that will allow them to acquire and broaden problem-solving and creative business thinking skills & knowledge. This will in turn help course participants to build a strong foundation and business acumen. The programme has a carefully curated list of skills and knowledge to close the existing industry skills gap and match their future job roles in the food service sector and also encompasses transferable skills that they would need to work better and progress upwards in their career in the food services and entrepreneurship sectors.
The programme contents of the various tracks are available here.
| Culinary Arts + SDFE * | Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (SME-sponsored) | Singaporean-MCES (Non SME-sponsored) | Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (Self-sponsored < 21 years old) (Non SME-sponsored) |
| Programme Fee | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 18,970.00) | (SGD 18,970.00) | (SGD 18,970.00) |
| Net Programme Fee | SGD 8,330.00 | SGD 8,330.00 | SGD 8,330.00 |
| Administration Fee | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 |
| Starter Kit | SGD 1,544.95 | SGD 1,544.95 | SGD 1,544.95 |
| Medical Insurance (inclusive of GST) | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | SGD 28.88 | SGD 28.88 | SGD 42.53 |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 10,812.83 | SGD 10,812.83 | SGD 10,826.48 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 963.34 | SGD 963.34 | SGD 964.57 |
| SSG Funding for Food Safety Course L1 | (SGD 140.00) | (SGD 140.00) | (SGD 100.00) |
| Enhanced Subsidy | (SGD 4,950.00) | (SGD 4,950.00) | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 6,686.17 | SGD 6,686.17 | SGD 11,691.05 |
* TGS-2022016562 WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts), TGS-2022015793 WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts), TGS-2022016560 WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts), TGS-2022015790 WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Culinary Arts), TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
| Pastry and Baking + SDFE ** | Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (SME-sponsored) | Singaporean-MCES (Non SME-sponsored) | Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (Self-sponsored < 21 years old) (Non SME-sponsored) |
| Programme Fee | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 18,970.00) | (SGD 18,970.00) | (SGD 18,970.00) |
| Net Programme Fee | SGD 8,330.00 | SGD 8,330.00 | SGD 8,330.00 |
| Administration Fee | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 |
| Starter Kit | SGD 1,484.95 | SGD 1,484.95 | SGD 1,484.95 |
| Medical Insurance (inclusive of GST) | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | SGD 28.46 | SGD 28.46 | SGD 42.11 |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 10,752.41 | SGD 10,752.41 | SGD 10,766.06 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 957.91 | SGD 957.91 | SGD 959.14 |
| SSG Funding for Food Safety Course L1 | (SGD 140.00) | (SGD 140.00) | (SGD 100.00) |
| Enhanced Subsidy | (SGD 4,950.00) | (SGD 4,950.00) | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 6,620.32 | SGD 6,620.32 | SGD 11,625.20 |
** TGS-2022015791 WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Pastry and Baking), TGS-2022015795 WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Pastry and Baking), TGS-2022015789 WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food Services (Pastry and Baking), TGS-2022015794 WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Pastry and Baking), TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
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Food and Beverage Service + SDFE # Beverage Service + SDFE ## |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (SME-sponsored) | Singaporean-MCES (Non SME-sponsored) | Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (Self-sponsored < 21 years old) (Non SME-sponsored) |
| Programme Fee | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 18,970.00) | (SGD 18,970.00) | (SGD 18,970.00) |
| Net Programme Fee | SGD 8,330.00 | SGD 8,330.00 | SGD 8,330.00 |
| Administration Fee | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 |
| Starter Kit | SGD 759.95 | SGD 759.95 | SGD 759.95 |
| Medical Insurance (inclusive of GST) | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | SGD 23.38 | SGD 23.38 | SGD 37.03 |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 10,022.33 | SGD 10,022.33 | SGD 10,035.98 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 892.20 | SGD 892.20 | SGD 893.43 |
| SSG Funding for Food Safety Course L1 | (SGD 140.00) | (SGD 140.00) | (SGD 100.00) |
| Enhanced Subsidy | (SGD 4,950.00) | (SGD 4,950.00) | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 5,824.53 | SGD 5,824.53 | SGD 10,829.41 |
# TGS-2022016559 WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Food & Beverage Service), TGS-2022016678 WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Food & Beverage Service), TGS-2022016680 WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food Services (Food & Beverage Service), TGS-2022016679 WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Food & Beverage Service), TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
## TGS-2022016561 WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Beverage Service), TGS-2022016682 WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Beverage Service), TGS-2022016683 WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food Services (Beverage Service), TGS-2022016684 WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Beverage Service), TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
- Prices are subject to change
- Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025, funding amount may subject to funding cap
- These are SkillsFuture Credit (SFC-Opening Credit & One-off Top-Up) eligible programmes (for self-sponsored only)
- These are absentee payroll eligible programmes (for company-sponsored only)
- These are Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programmes
- These WSQ programmes are UTAP eligible programmes (up to 31 Mar 2025)^
- $109 Application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of the application form
- Starter Kit for Culinary Arts / Pastry & Baking includes Knife & Tool Set, Textbooks, Student Uniform Set (2 sets of uniform, 1 pair of safety shoes, 2 aprons and 2 kitchen towels)
- Starter Kit for Food & Beverage Service / Beverage Service includes Tool Set and Textbooks
- 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
For all eligible Singaporeans, SPRs and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding - up to 90% programme fee
For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. Visit skillsfuturegov.sg for more information.
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - up to 90% programme fee
For SMEs that meet all of the following criteria:
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Registered or incorporated in Singapore
- At least 30% local shareholding by Singaporeans or SPRs
- Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than SGD100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employees for the course
- Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs
Visit ssg.gov.sg for more information.
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)
Visit e2i’s website for more information.
Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding
A grant to help employers defray the manpower costs incurred when they send their employees for training courses funded by SSG.
Visit ssg.gov.sg for more information.
Only applicable for Singaporean, Singapore PR and LTVP+ Holder trainees
| Absentee Payroll at $4.50 per hour* | Company-Sponsored |
| Culinary Arts | SGD 4,029.75 |
| Pastry and Baking | SGD 4,137.75 |
| Food and Beverage Service | SGD 3,980.25 |
| Beverage Service | SGD 3,971.25 |
*Application through Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills. Capped at SGD100,000 per calendar year for each organisation.
| Culinary Arts + SDFE * |
Singaporean-MCES (≥ 40 years old) Self-sponsored |
Singaporean/SPR-AFS (≥ 21 years old) Self-sponsored |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (≥ 21 years old) Self-sponsored |
International Self-sponsored / Company-sponsored |
| Programme Fee | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 19,110.00) | (SGD 19,110.00) | (SGD 19,110.00) | - |
| Net Programme Fee | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| Administration Fee | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 1,000.00 |
| Starter Kit | SGD 1,544.95 | SGD 1,544.95 | SGD 1,544.95 | SGD 1,544.95 |
| Medical Insurance (inclusive of GST) | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | SGD 39.52 | SGD 41.20 | SGD 74.45 | SGD 209.62 |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 10,683.47 | SGD 10,685.15 | SGD 10,718.40 | SGD 30,163.57 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 951.70 | SGD 951.85 | SGD 954.85 | SGD 2,704.91 |
| Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) / SCTP Additional Funding Support (AFS) | (SGD 4,990.00) | (SGD 4,750.00) | - | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 6,645.17 | SGD 6,887.00 | SGD 11,673.25 | SGD 32,868.48 |
* TGS-2024048058 (SCTP) Career Diploma in Culinary Arts, TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
| Pastry & Bakery + SDFE ** | Singaporean-MCES (≥ 40 years old) Self-sponsored | Singaporean/SPR-AFS (≥ 21 years old) Self-sponsored | Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (≥ 21 years old) Self-sponsored |
International Self-sponsored / Company-sponsored |
| Programme Fee | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 19,110.00) | (SGD 19,110.00) | (SGD 19,110.00) | - |
| Net Programme Fee | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| Administration Fee | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 1,000.00 |
| Starter Kit | SGD 1,484.95 | SGD 1,484.95 | SGD 1,484.95 | SGD 1,484.95 |
| Medical Insurance (inclusive of GST) | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | SGD 39.10 | SGD 40.78 | SGD 74.03 | SGD 209.20 |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 10,623.05 | SGD 10,624.73 | SGD 10,657.98 | SGD 30,103.15 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 946.26 | SGD 946.42 | SGD 949.41 | SGD 2,699.47 |
| Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) / SCTP Additional Funding Support (AFS) | (SGD 4,990.00) | (SGD 4,750.00) | - | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 6,579.31 | SGD 6,821.15 | SGD 11,607.39 | SGD 32,802.62 |
** TGS-2024048056 (SCTP) Career Diploma in Pastry and Bakery, TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
| Food & Beverage Management + SDFE # Beverage Management + SDFE ## | Singaporean-MCES (≥ 40 years old) Self-sponsored | Singaporean/SPR-AFS (≥ 21 years old) Self-sponsored | Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (≥ 21 years old) Self-sponsored |
International Self-sponsored / Company-sponsored |
| Programme Fee | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 19,110.00) | (SGD 19,110.00) | (SGD 19,110.00) | - |
| Net Programme Fee | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 8,190.00 | SGD 27,300.00 |
| Administration Fee | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 800.00 | SGD 1,000.00 |
| Starter Kit | SGD 759.95 | SGD 759.95 | SGD 759.95 | SGD 759.95 |
| Medical Insurance (inclusive of GST) | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 | SGD 109.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | SGD 34.02 | SGD 35.70 | SGD 68.95 | SGD 204.12 |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 9,892.97 | SGD 9,894.65 | SGD 9,927.90 | SGD 29,373.07 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 880.56 | SGD 880.71 | SGD 883.70 | SGD 2,633.77 |
| Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) / SCTP Additional Funding Support (AFS) | (SGD 4,990.00) | (SGD 4,750.00) | - | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 5,783.53 | SGD 6,025.36 | SGD 10,811.60 | SGD 32,006.84 |
# TGS-2023018872 SCTP-Diploma in Food and Beverage Management, TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
## TGS-2023018871 SCTP-Diploma in Beverage Management, TGS-2023036111 Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
- Prices are subject to change
- Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025, funding amount may subject to funding cap
- These are SkillsFuture Credit eligible programmes (for self-sponsored only)
- These are Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programmes
- $109 Application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of the application form
- Starter Kit for Culinary Arts / Pastry & Baking includes Knife & Tool Set, Textbooks, Student Uniform Set (2 sets of uniform, 1 pair of safety shoes, 2 aprons and 2 kitchen towels)
- Starter Kit for Food & Beverage Service / Beverage Service includes Tool Set and Textbooks
- 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
For all eligible Singaporeans, SPRs and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding - up to 90% programme fee
For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. Visit skillsfuturegov.sg for more information.
At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy is partnering with these financial institutions:
POSB Further Study Assist
- Lower interest rates of 4.38% p.a. with a 2.5% processing fee
- Flexible repayment period up to 10 years that best suit your needs
- Visit posb.com.sg for more information
OCBC FRANK Education Loan
- Low-interest rate of 4.5% per year
- Three flexible repayment options
- Visit frankbyocbc.com for more information
• Passion to work in the F&B industry
• At least 16 years old and has the intention to join the F&B industry upon graduation from the programme
• Possess leadership qualities, artistic and disciplined
• Required to undergo an interview and online profiling test
Singaporean/Singapore PR Applicants:
• At least 3 GCE N-Level credits (including English) or WPL Level 4
• Completed/Exempted from National Service (for Singaporean Males only)
International Applicants:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced level of At-Sunrice online English Bridging Course / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL (internet-based total) 35 - 45 / WPL Level 4
- Enrolment is subject to availability and incomplete applications will not be processed.
- The programme is conducted in English and proficiency in the language is a requirement.
- Programme contents and all prices are subject to change.
- Trainee who chooses to drop out prior to successful completion will be requested to pay the programme fees in full and will not be entitled to any SOAs or certificates.
- The following items are compulsory and must be purchased before the commencement of the programme:
- Medical Insurance,
- Fee Protection Scheme.
- Food items from all practical sessions shall be consumed in the Academy, either during lunch or dinner time.
- For food safety purposes, food items are not allowed to be taken home for consumption.
- Students are required to meet the following criteria in order to obtain their relevant certificates:
- A minimum attendance of 90% and above
- Pass all assessments required by the programme;
- Abide with the student code of conduct.
1. Please ensure that all documents listed below are duly prepared:
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Singaporean/SPR Applicant/LTVP+ Holders |
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Copy of NRIC / LTVP+ (front & back) |
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Copy of highest educational qualification (Certificate / Transcript) & Official Translation (if not in English) |
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NS Certificate of service completion and transcript (for male applicants only) |
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Resume / Curriculum Vitae (with names & contact info of at least 2 Referees) ( please click here for the template) |
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. Confirmation of seats is on a first come first serve basis with full payment received via online debit/credit card/PayNow.
4. Complete the online Talent/Personality Test in the Online Application.
5. We will contact the shortlisted applicant within 7 working days for a face-to-face interview.
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:
Singaporean/SPR / LTVP+ Holders 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. 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).
- The 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.
