Launch Your Culinary Future

How large are the classes?

CSCA is proud to provide a low student to instructor ratio in order to optimize learning potential. Class size is restricted to 12 students per instructor.

How many hours a week am I in class?

All programs meet for 19 hours per week: 8 hours per lab class and 3 hours per seminar. Many students continue to work full or part time while in school.

How long are the programs?

• The Professional Chef’s Program is 37 weeks long or 744 clock hours (a clock hour is a 50-60 minute period of instruction time).
• The Professional Pastry Program is 37 weeks long or 744 clock hours (a clock hour is a 50-60 minute period of instruction time).
• The Culinary Certificate Program is 16 weeks long or 326 clock hours (a clock hour is a 50-60 minute period of instruction time).
• The Certificate Pastry Program is 16 weeks long or 326 clock hours (a clock hour is a 50-60 minute period of instruction time).

What is the class schedule?

Lab class times vary by semester and are listed on our Academics Page. Students must elect a lab schedule from the available options each semester and an evening lecture schedule from either Tuesday or Wednesday nights.

Please Note: All day (AM) lab classes are 8:30am-4:30pm and all evening (PM) lab classes are 4:30pm-12:30am.

All seminars are held in the evening (PM) 6:00pm-9:00pm.

What degree will I receive?

• CSCA is not a Title IV school, therefore, it does not award degrees.
• With successful completion of the Professional Chef’s Program, students earn a Culinary Arts Diploma.
• With successful completion of the Professional Pastry Program, students earn a Pastry Arts Diploma.
• With successful completion of the Culinary Certificate Program, students earn a Certificate of Completion.
• With successful completion of the Certificate Pastry Program, students earn a Certificate of Completion

Can I get a student loan?

CSCA is not a Title IV school. Students should contact our admissions office for information about payment plans and assistance.

Is the tuition due in full before I start School?

Tuition can be paid in full or on a quarterly basis.

Does Cambridge School of Culinary Arts offer scholarships?

CSCA does not offer scholarships at this time.

Am I required to live on campus?

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts does not provide student housing. There is an abundance of housing/apartment rentals in the Cambridge/Boston area.

Where is the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts located?

CSCA is located in Cambridge, MA, minutes from Harvard Square and three miles from downtown Boston. The MBTA Red Line and Commuter Rail Porter Square station is a 3-block walk from the school. Several bus lines run on Massachusetts Ave., enabling students to commute from area locales.

The address of the school is 2020 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140. View Map >

Will I receive job placement assistance?

CSCA posts job opportunities on a private portal for current students and alumni. Students may set up appointments to discuss job aspirations, resume building, stage opportunities, and more with our Manager of Admissions and Student Life.

What type of job can I expect when I graduate?

Positions vary depending on the level of experience and what type of position a student desires. Entry-level positions include: prep cook, line cook, garde manger, assistant pastry chef, baker, and caterer or personal chef.

License
This school is licensed by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure’s Office of Private Occupational School Education.  Any comments, questions, or concerns about this school’s license should be directed to occupational.schools@state.ma.us or 617-727-5811, dial “0.”