Program Overview
Centennial College's Hospitality Foundations program has been specially designed as a pathway to enable international students to enter the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts and then transition into one of its diploma programs.
In the courses of this hospitality certificate program, you'll learn both the core job skills required for the dynamic hospitality industry as well as the language skills to successfully communicate in English with colleagues, employers and guests.
Program Highlights
- Smaller class sizes will allow for more individualized attention.
- The pace of the Hospitality Foundations program's delivery will be carefully measured.
- You'll enjoy specially-crafted learning experiences delivered by sensitive and experienced instructors and professors.
- The program will place a strong emphasis on the use of English in all of its aspects.
- Upon successful completion of Hospitality Foundations, you'll be invited to join any program of your choice in the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
It’s Your Shift Training and Awareness Program
The program will include an innovative industry training and awareness certification, It’s Your Shift. The certification will equip you with crucial knowledge and provide current resources focused on sexual harassment prevention and safe practices for intervention as a frontline worker or manager. It will support you, as you enter the hospitality industry, to become a leader for the prevention of sexual harassment and contribute to the evolution of safe and welcoming work environments.
Career Options, Academic Pathways and Partners
Career Outlook
- Front desk agent
- Room agent
- Room attendant
- Host
- Server
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature applicant status (19 years or older)
Note:
- Applicants to Centennial College post-secondary programs in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, with scores of 140 or 141 on the Centennial College English Skills Assessment, are advised to take this program first as a pathway to their program of choice.
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
Applicants cannot apply directly to this program.
This program is an "Alternate Offer" for applicants who apply to, but do not meet admission requirements for a Centennial College post-secondary program in the area of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2020.
Student |
Tuition (2 Semesters) |
Ancillary Fees |
Total |
Canadian |
$2,721.00 |
$826.54 |
$3,547.54 |
International |
$14,937.50 |
$1,335.54 |
$16,273.04 |