Achieving Career Goals Starts with CCA Admissions.

California Culinary Academy admits a wide range of students from around the world. With varied backgrounds, educations, ages and ethnicities, there is one interest shared by all – a passion for the culinary and hospitality fields. Admission at CCA is your first step toward turning your passion into an exciting career.

Start by seeing our school and meeting our staff.

Make plans to visit California Culinary Academy. The admissions office is open Monday through Saturday and tours are given daily so you can schedule a personal information session and tour of the Academy.

Admissions Requirements*

• Proof of high school graduation or a General Educational Development certificate (GED), or its equivalence
• Completion of the Academy Application Form with an administrative fee.
• Pass entrance exam

*Please contact our Admissions Department for complete details.

Ready to Prepare for Your Career?

California Culinary Academy has access to culinary arts scholarships for career training in culinary arts. Apply online to start the application process, or contact us for more information about CCA.

Find out if you are a candidate.

International Students: Prepare for a career in culinary arts or hospitality at CCA!

For admission to the Academy, international applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Admission criteria that is the same as U.S. citizens
• High School/secondary school transcripts accompanied by English translation
• Submission of Financial statements
• English language proficiency*

*Students whose native language is not English may be required to take the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 173 on the computer-based TOEFL, 500 on the paper based TOEFL, or demonstrate English proficiency through other measures established by the College.

Learn More about our Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts training, Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking training, or our Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management training.