Our Mission Statement
"To excel in providing first class training in culinary arts, by imparting professional skills, knowledge and attitudes of the highest standards"
We are a specialised Training School for professional Chefs, providing day-to-day Practical and Theoretical classes in the Culinary Arts. In a friendly but firmly guided environment we will assist and counsel our students in the d
evelopment of their professional aspirations. The Institute will ensure that,after successful completion of the Course, our graduates will have acquired the appropriate skills to enable them to apply for suitable positions in any professional food production operation throughout the world. Professional Chefs Course
At Valentine school, you’ll receive a truly multifaceted education, from basic techniques
to management theories to international cuisines to interpersonal skills. Our diploma programs will help you start
your career in the food industry. After spending some time with us, you’ll become a creative professional because
you will be rooted from the very first in the fundamentals. Students are required to have the necessary Academic background and qualifications. Due to demand of our customers for the catering courses we have introduced this programs to cater for those who cannot make to join our universities.The advantage of studying at our college our fees is affordable and those needy students are guaranteed partial sponsorships. We also have arranged with deli foods in our chain of supermarkets in Kenya where our best students will be employed immediately their finish training with us. In response to the needs of the market, we have introduced a Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management. This 3-year course includes cookery, housekeeping, laundry, front office and stores management. It prepares the students for highly competitive positions in the hospitality industry. Courses offered at College include:
1.Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management:
This is a 3 year course which includes in depth study of cookery, laundry and housekeeping. Students are also taught front office and stores management. They sit a national examination organized by the Kenya National Examinations Council (K.N.E.C).
2.Certificate in Food & Beverage Production and Service:
This is a 2-year course with a specialization in the area of Food & Beverage Production and Service. However, the students first learn all the units of Catering & Accommodation before specializing in the second year. Students sit a national examination organized by K.N.E.C. OR ICM
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3.Certificate in Housekeeping & Laundry:
This is a 2-year course with a specialization in the area of Housekeeping & Laundry, which includes front office, maintenance and property management. Students specialize in their second year and sit a national examination organized by K.N.E.C./ICM
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4.Valentine School of Catering Certificate in Food & Beverage Production and Service:
The Valentine School of Catering Certificate is a 1-year course open to everyone. It also specializes in the area of Food & Beverage Production and Service. The Certificate is awarded on passing the internal examinations.
5.Short Cookery and Home Management Courses:
a)Cookery Courses currently run as follows:
*Saturdays: 2 Saturdays a month for 12 months
*Holidays: Everyday for 2 Weeks during April and August Holidays
b)Housekeeping and Cookery Course runs for 3 months, 4 afternoons per week. Teaching Methodology
Students normally attend both theory and practical lessons due to the technical nature of the courses. Practical Sessions
Practicals take place in the morning under the supervision of qualified staff. The boarders have their sessions in the training units, while day scholars carry them out at school. Theory lessons are conducted in the afternoons at the College. College is fully equipped with modern facilities for all the training courses.
