Kendall College Chicago

• Founded: in 1934
• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA.

In 1934, Kendall College Chicago was founded - originally there were students who were very fond of cooking, but over time, the college opened a professional cooking school, a learning unit Business and hospitality management, hospitality technologies. Today in college you can get a bachelor's degree or an Associate Degree, as well as go through numerous certification courses and programs to improve your qualifications. The list of possible specialties and directions is very wide - from hotel management to management of sports events - which gives graduates a successful career in the most modern and demanded sectors of the world economy.

In 2011 Kendall College became the best culinary school in the country (version of the Michelin Guide, a professional restaurant guide) - and a little later Chicago hotels appreciated the quality of the hotel business training by putting College in first place in the US.

Only in Chicago, not to mention the US and the rest of the world, students have virtually unlimited opportunities for internships, practice and employment. In Chicago, there are more than 500 organizations from the Fortune rating, more than 7000 restaurants and more than 700 hotels! Kendall College Chicago is part of the Laureate International Universities organization, which opens up to its students ample opportunities for student exchange, practices and exchange of experience with countries in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Australia.

Already from the first year and the first trimester, international students begin to study the really important, basic subjects of the chosen specialty. The curriculum is very flexible: some subjects can be studied online, choose a full or partial course, attend classes on weekends, etc. This makes it possible to effectively and competently combine study and work, while gaining valuable practical skills, establishing business ties and still keeping up with the program.

Students are offered places in a cozy, spacious residence - you can choose a private or a double room. All rooms are fully furnished, equipped with necessary appliances, have access to Wi-Fi.

Accommodation is paid separately and is not included in the cost of training.

Subject list: Baking & Pastry Arts, business, Business and management, Culinary skills, economics, General Education, Hospitality Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Psychology
Activity list: culinary arts

• Accredited by the North American College of Higher Education (NCA) Commission;
• Professional development, a huge number of practical classes and internships;
• A warm, friendly, creative atmosphere in the college - learn here not only productively but also comfortably;
•  A huge network of partner institutions And organizations;
• Experienced and qualified teaching staff;
• A balanced and flexible training course aimed at the active The application of theoretical knowledge in practice;
• The course for cleaner production and work: even with the disposal of waste, strict modern standards are observed, Actively promotes energy and water conservation. Dishes in local cuisines are prepared from local, organically pure and maximally useful products.

The college campus is literally five minutes drive from the beautiful Lake Michigan, and it's also easy to get to vibrant, developed Chicago, one of the major cities in the US.

In each class there are up to 19 people, it can be:

• A traditional audience;
• Lecture hall with the latest interactive equipment;
• A multimedia zone;
• A professionally equipped kitchen for practicing skills. 

The academic year is divided into trimesters:

• Winter starts on January 6;
• Spring is the 7th of April;
• Summer starts on July 7.

There are vacations between the terms (1-2 weeks), longer holidays are traditionally planned for Christmas, Easter and summer.

List of services, which are paid additionally to tuition fee:

• Registration fee;
• Deposit confirming the place on the course;
• Examination Boards;
• Additional academic and language classes (optional);
• Additional leisure activities And excursions (optional);
• Flight tickets in both directions;
• Transfer in both directions;
• Mandatory medical treatment Insurance;
• Personal pocket expenses;
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents;
• Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).

In general, the requirements for applicants affect the required level of English: you will need to present an IELTS certificate (5.5-6.0) or TOEFL iBT (71-80 and above).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision