Overview

Discover the enchantment of Baking & Pastry Arts at LaSalle College Vancouver. Explore the art behind luxurious pastries, decadent chocolates, and intricate cakes. Use skilled magic to transform ingredients into delectable indulgences. Infuse precision and passion for flavour into exquisite culinary masterpieces. Get more than your just desserts. Craft a beautiful, intriguing career in Baking & Pastry Arts.

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About the Program

Get career-ready with a Certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts.

Master baking and pastry essentials. Hone skills in desserts, edible art, cakes, chocolates through hands-on, personalized training.

Delve into the business side of the food service industry, and acquire practical experience, guided by LaSalle College Vancouver.

  • This program/course is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).  Click here for more information about PGWP and to see our eligible courses.

Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

Get hands-on, personalized education in industry-grade, state-of the-art kitchens.

Gain hands‑on experience with AI tools in classes, projects, and internships

  • ChefGPT, DishGen, GreenTable, IBM Chef Watson, TasteWise,
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A Brand-New Kitchen Awaits You

Explore the culinary school facilities at our new campus

See the Facilities
This is a professional kitchen featuring industrial stoves, a large exhaust hood, and an island with bowls. Orange lighting illuminates the space.

Upcoming Sessions

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Jan 4, 2027

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Oct 4, 2027

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Jan 3, 2028

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Jul 1, 2028

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Oct 2, 2028

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Oct 2, 2028

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Jan 1, 2029

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Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

  • International applicants generally require:

List of Courses

The Certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts consists of 30 credits over two quarters.

QUARTER 1

  • Foundations of Baking Techniques, Theory and Trade Calculations
  • Sustainability and Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry
  • Employee Health and Workplace Safety

QUARTER 2

  • Foundations of Pastry Techniques and Theory
  • Nutrition
  • Sustainable Purchasing and Cost Controlling

*Actual course order subject to change

Student Work

Explore student projects

This three-tiered cake features an aquatic theme with whale tail and wave-like decorations made of blue candy. The bottom tier is adorned with white ruffles resembling sea foam.
Final Cake Project by Chuzy Sanitkam
An impressive red and yellow sugar sculpture appears to evoke flames and a flower, with a dynamic and fluid design.
Sugar Sculpting from Advanced Practical Presentation & Plating Techniques
A smiling woman in a white chef's coat wears an ID badge that reads "Creator." She is surrounded by cakes and appears to be at a culinary event.
Dessert Plating by Chuzy Sanitkam
A female chef is meticulously decorating meringue desserts with red fruit using a piping bag, with wine bottles and glasses visible in the background.
Eat the Invaders 2026

Tuition & Aid

Make a plan with the support of LaSalle College Vancouver's Financial Planning Services! Let us: 

  • Estimate the cost of your education,  
  • Add up your available education-cost resources,  
  • Subtract available resources from estimated cost, 

So that you can get money matters out of the way and focus on your dream career!

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