How much time
each week will I need to set aside to study in the Program?
We have organized the readings, technique exercises and assignments
for the average student to complete in approximately 6-
8 hours each week. We wanted your study to be able to
be accomplished in one weekend session or by putting in about
an hour each day.
Are Ecole Chocolat Programs accredited?
We are not accredited as that is too difficult to achieve when
our students plan to work or open businesses in countries around the globe - accreditation
in Canada, for example, would be of no use to our graduates outside
of that country. Our programs are recognized in the chocolate
industry itself which provides opportunities for our graduates.
Does Ecole Chocolat offer internship or job placement
opportunities?
Yes, our Master Chocolatier Programs
offers you an opportunity to further train under the direction
of a master chocolatier in a professional kitchen. We also have
internship programs available to our graduates. Being recognized
in the industry means that we receive periodic job postings for
our graduates.
When are your Programs offered during the year?
Each year we offer a session of our:
Professional
Chocolatier Program starting January, April & September
Chocolate Making from the Bean Program starting May & September
Quality Assurance Program starting January & September
The Maître Chocolatier Programs are
offered periodically during the months of April/May and September/October.
These are the slow months in the chocolatier's calendar when they
can take time to provide educational opportunities.
Is there a restriction on the number of students you take each session?
Our programs can be full. Even though the curriculum is online, we do cut off registrations when we get a number over which our instructor and online tutor feel they will not have adequate time to work properly with all students. TO ENSURE A SEAT IN THE PROGRAM, you should register with your payment at least two weeks before the registration deadline.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel from the Professional Chocolatier, Chocolate Making from the Bean and Quality Assurance Programs up to 3 days before the start of the program. A refund of your registration fee minus a 10% administration fee may take approximately 10 working days to process. Because our programs are usually full and in order to make sure all students are committed, on the start date of your program your registration fee becomes non-refundable and non-transferable to another session (except in extraordinary circumstances). |
