To ensure students are prepared for TAP Culinary Arts, Inc.’s hands-on and credential-based training programs, applicants must meet a basic level of academic readiness in reading and mathematics.
Prerequisite Requirement
Academic readiness required for TAP Culinary Arts program entry.
Option 1: High School Diploma or GED
Applicants may provide proof of a high school diploma or GED. If submitted, the TABE assessment is not required.
Option 2: TABE Assessment
Applicants without a diploma or GED must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and achieve:
- 6th–8th grade reading level
- 6th–8th grade math level
If TABE requirements are not met
TAP provides referrals to adult basic education programs so applicants can improve their skills and re-apply. This supports TAP’s mission of maintaining academic standards while removing barriers to education.
