Study Opportunities at Vamia: Cook and Waiter Programs.
APPLICATION 28 NOV -Dec 5, 2024. No Application Fee, No tuition fee.
Vamia, a leading vocational education institution in Finland, offers international students an opportunity to apply for its Cook and Waiter programs during the application window from November 28 to December 5, 2024. This article explains the application process, eligibility requirements, and necessary documents for prospective students.
All international students from any part of the world can apply for the program. Check the link on application procedure to apply for the program.
Programs Offered
Cook Program : COOK, Vocational upper secondary qualification in restaurant and catering services, Vamia – Vamia, Hansa-kampus
- Focuses on culinary skills, meal preparation, and kitchen management.
- Designed for those aspiring to work in professional kitchens.
- Click here for the COOK program curriculum.
Waiter Program : WAITER/WAITRESS, Vocational upper secondary qualification in restaurant and catering services, Vamia
- Trains students in customer service, table service, and hospitality industry standards.
- Ideal for individuals seeking careers in hotels, restaurants, or cafes.
- Click here for the WAITER/WAITRESS STUDY CURRICULUM.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Education: A completed high school education or equivalent.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English.
- Duolingo English Test (85 points minimum)
- On Duolingo test choose Vamia as your school and send results and save the file to attach to the application
- The Duolingo English Test cannot be waived
- Register for the Duolingo English Language Test on https://englishtest.duolingo.com
- Choose Vamia as your school.
- Save the language test certificate file and attach it to the application.
- Valid passport (or national ID-card) which is attached to the application
- Good physical condition to study and work
- Scan or photo of your original certificates
- Original certificates in English, Finnish or Swedish are accepted
Application Procedure
Submit Online Application:
- Click here to apply waiter/ waitress
- Click here to apply for Cook.
- Applications open on November 28, 2024, and close on December 5, 2024.
- Apply either Cook or Waiter Program.
- Upload all documents while the application period is on (it is recommended to use PDF files, if the documents are scanned).
- Work or Employment certificate is not mandatory
- You do not need a motivational letter for the application.
- You will be notified by an email from no-reply@opintopolku.fi (Studyinfo) when the application has been received.
Entrance Exam:
- Shortlisted candidates will participate in an entrance exam.
- The applicants who receive the highest scores based on their application will be invited to Teams interviews (approximately 40-50 applicants).
- Shortlisted candidates will participate in an entrance exam.
Admission Decision:
- Successful applicants will receive an offer letter with further instructions.
- The admission results will be announced approximately 2-3 month after the application period is closed. All applicants will be informed, whether they are selected or not.