Secondary Accreditation

Criteria

The ACFFAC certifies secondary culinary programs defined as those awarding certificates and diplomas in the culinary arts.

Certification Application Package

You can order the initial certification application package by calling the Accreditation Department at (800) 624-9458.

The initial application package includes the following:

• Application
• Policies and Procedures
• Certification Standards
• Fee Schedule
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Program Eligibility Criteria

New Program Application

Programs seeking an initial grant of program certification or instituting a new program and seeking a grant of program certification require a new program application.

Initial Self-Study Review Application*

Programs seeking initial certification or certification for a new program require a self-study.

Renewal Self-Study Application*

Programs seeking a renewal of certification require a self-study.

* After an institution conducts the self-study of its program, a site visit is conducted by a team of approved ACFFAC evaluators.