"My cousin who was in the Diploma in Hotel Management played a huge role in my decision process; she was the one who introduced Shatec Institutes to me. I heard from word-of-mouth recommendations that Shatec Institutes offers one of the best culinary programmes in Singapore. I hope my passion in culinary arts will inspire me to create many new dishes and storm the world with cutting edge."

- Chan Jing Wen, Diploma in Culinary Skills '11

"Winning the 'Best Food and Beverage Award' at the Concours Cuisine 2009 French culinary competition was an amazing learning experience. It was the first time I saw what I could achieve when I put my mind to perfecting my passion."

- Lim Yi Yin, Diploma in Culinary Skills '08

"I started developing the interest in baking when I was taking Home Economics lessons during my secondary school days. Baking and cooking simple recipes has spurred my interest in pastry and baking. After much serious considerations and a trip to Shatec Institutes' open house. I have decided to take up the Diploma in Pastry and Baking at Shatec Institutes. I am thrilled to be working in internships at a place where perfection is front and centre of their focus."

- Carissa Teo, Diploma in Pastry and Baking '11

"I love everything about Shatec Institutes, from the great learning environment to the passionate and helpful mentors!"

- Jaysline Ang, Diploma in Pastry and Baking '10

"I decided on Shatec Institutes as it has a strong programme and is well connected to hotels and restaurants. I was working part time as a cashier back home, but I quit my job and headed here. It is difficult being away from home but my elder brother also studied abroad, so I believe I can do the same."

- Phone Thant, Myanmar, current student taking Diploma in Pastry and Baking

"Shatec Institutes is the school I want to be in because of its reputation in the hospitality industry. Modules that were offered together with approachable staff in Shatec Institutes had given me the assurance that I have made the right choice."

- Garett Ann Parbo Ocampo, Philippines, Diploma in Tourism Management '10

"Hospitality is in my blood. My family has been in this business for some 40 years and I became drawn to it. Later, I heard from my father and others that Shatec Institutes is one of the best hotel schools in the region and decided to come here."

- Nawalage Jerome Dmitri Mahinda Coorey, Sri Lanka, current student taking Higher Certificate in Food and Beverage Service

"I was an English major at Guangzhou University and did some modelling for blogshops before I came here. My dream is to work in a up-class resort hotel, which is why I chose Shatec Institutes. It is well-known in Asia and specialises in hospitality. But what really convinced me was the clear and serious structure of the programme which boosted my confidence in the school."

- Huang Chu Ting, China, current student taking Certificate in Hospitality English