Pricing
Classes are offered based on a per cycle basis, when available.
These prices include one week of vacation and holidays as noted. If there is a last minute cancellation, BEST will make all efforts to schedule a make-up class.
Payment is non-refundable (except in a qualifying event) and must be submitted as a money order.
One upfront full payment is preferred. If necessary, a two-payment option is available whereby the student pays 50% before starting class and 50% after six weeks of class.
Industry Certifications
BEST now offers fee-for-service options for people wishing to get certified or re-certified in TIPS, ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Food Manager. Please contact Huiling Chen, hchen@BESThtc.org, for more information and pricing.
ServSafe® CPFM (Certified Professional Food Manager)
- 8 hours
- Per student cost, minimum 10 students: $150
- Per student cost, minimum 15 students: $125
ServSafe® CPFM Re-certification
- 6 hours
- Per student cost, minimum 10 students: $150
- Per student cost, minimum 15 students: $125
ServSafe® Food Handler
- 4 hours
- Per student cost, minimum 10 students: $75
- Per student cost, minimum 15 students: $60
TIPS®
- 5 hours
- $75 per student
Tuition for Local 26 Members who are not eligible for education benefits
- English (4 hours online/week)- $280 for one 14-week cycle
- Computer (3 hours online/week)- $140 for one 6-week cycle
- Citizenship (2 hours online/week)- $140 for one 14-week cycle
Tuition for non-Local 26 Members
- English (4 hours online/week)- $360 for one 14-week cycle
- Computer (3 hours online/week)- $180 for one 6-week cycle
- Citizenship (2 hours online/week)- $180 for one 14-week cycle
Policies
- Punctuality is mandatory.
- Better attendance leads to faster advancement. After three unexcused absences, the slot will be given to another student.
- English class level is determined by a BEST Plus test and a teacher assessment. Students advance through levels at different rates.
- Enrollment is based on availability of fee-based slots in the level at which the student tested.
- Students in fee-based classes are not guaranteed entry into BEST’s Job Seeker training classes. Those entry requirements are completely separate.
- Students in fee-based classes are not eligible for BEST Corp. tutors.
- All students, regardless of funding, must complete required forms: Intake form, writing assessment, computer skills assessment, a safety contract, a photo release form, and an emergency contact form.