Contact Information
E-mail: wiltonschool@wilton.com
Phone: (630) 810-2888
Address: 7511 Lemont Rd.
Darien, IL 60561
General
The Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art is approved to operate by the Private Business and Vocational Schools Division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The Wilton School is not accredited by a US Department of Education recognized accrediting body.
As The Wilton School does not offer formal educational programs, evaluate students, provide financial aid, offer placement services, or offer students other opportunities typical of vocational schools or institutions of higher learning, there are no such organizations that accredit or license institutions similar to The Wilton School.
Students are graded on a pass/fail basis based on class attendance. Students will receive a Wilton School Certificate upon completion of each class of 9 hours or longer. The Wilton School offers a wide variety of baking and decorating classes making it easy for everyone to create amazing cakes and sweet treats. We offer beginner and mastery level classes.
The Wilton School is a member of:
American Culinary Federation (ACF) – This program is approved for 9+ continuing education hours toward the initial or recertification application for ACF certification.
Note: These programs are not endorsed, accredited, or affiliated with ACF or the ACF Certification Program.International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
Retail Bakers of America (RBA).
School Facilities
Here’s what is waiting for you:
State-of-the-art facility with work space for students
Main classroom, well-equipped student workstations for decorating
Baking classroom, fully-equipped for our wide range of specialty baking courses.
Overhead monitors for close-up views of techniques
Separate lunchroom
Students receive a special discount on purchases at the adjoining Wilton retail store while enrolled in class.
FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: Food prepared at The Wilton School may contain peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs and wheat.
Grievances
The Wilton School will attempt to resolve any grievances you may have, but any complaints that cannot be resolved with the School Director may be filed with The Illinois Board of Higher Education.
COMPLAINTS AGAINST THIS SCHOOL MAY BE REGISTERED WITH THE ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Student complaints must be submitted in writing to the Board. Information regarding the complaint process may be submitted online through the IBHE website (www.ibhe.org) and submitted online to the IBHE complaint system (http://complaints.ibhe.org/). Additional information regarding the complaint process can be obtained by contacting the Board at:
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield IL 62701
Phone Number: (217) 782-2551
Fax Number: (217) 782-8548
Admission Policy
Students with beginning decorating skills are welcome. To succeed, students will need average hand strength and manual dexterity, along with a good understanding of spoken English. Some more advanced classes require prior decorating experience; please see class descriptions for details.
Students with special needs should contact The Wilton School prior to enrollment regarding any requested accommodations.
Class space is limited, so sign up early. Registration fees and tuition fees must be paid in full at the time of enrollment. Registration fees are non-refundable or transferable to any other class or session. The Wilton School does not provide financial aid. Tuition and registration fees are subject to change.
The Wilton School reserves the right to expel any student, without obligation to refund tuition or fees, for disrupting class, behaving improperly, or impeding other students’ work. In addition, if an instructor determines a student is unable to physically perform the functions needed to participate in a class, the instructor may recommend to the School Director that the student be dropped from class. In that case, if the School Director agrees, a partial tuition reimbursement may be made at The Wilton School’s discretion.
The Wilton School does not provide make-up classes. Students missing a class may make arrangements to attend other regularly-scheduled sessions of the same class, subject to the approval of the School Director, instructor, and class availability.
The Wilton School reserves the right to cancel or change any class.
Cancellation and Refund
A student must notify The Wilton School of cancellation in writing by mail, fax, or email.
A student who cancels at least one business day before the first day of class may request a refund of all paid tuition.
For multi-day classes, students notifying the school of a cancellation after completion of the first day of class will be refunded tuition on a prorated basis for the portion of the class attended.
Registration fees are not refundable or transferrable to any other class or session. Credit and debit card payments will be refunded back to the card used for payment; cash payments will be refunded by check.
The Wilton School reserves the right to cancel classes on notice to the student. Tuition and registration fees collected for classes cancelled by The Wilton School will be refunded on a prorated basis for the portion of the classes attended.
Consumer Information
Reporting Period: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
51 students were admitted as of July 1, 2020. An additional 205 students were admitted during the next twelve months (205 new starts, 0 re-enrollments, and 0 transfers).
A total of 256 students were admitted during the reporting period. Of those who enrolled during the reporting period, 0 transferred, 247 completed the course, 8 withdrew, and 1 are still enrolled.
Enrollment Data for Classes 9 Hours and Longer:
Masters Module – 50 students were admitted as of July 1, 2021. An additional 169 students were admitted during the next twelve months (169 new starts, 0 re-enrollments, and 0 transfers). A total of 219 students were admitted during the reporting period. Of those who enrolled during the reporting period, 0 transferred, 213 completed the course, 5 withdrew, and 1 are still enrolled.
Baking Module – 1 students were admitted as of July 1, 2021. An additional 3 students were admitted during the next twelve months (4 new starts, 0 re-enrollments, and 0 transfers). A total of 4 students were admitted during the reporting period. Of those who enrolled during the reporting period, 0 transferred, 3 completed the course, 1 withdrew, and 0 are still enrolled.
Advanced Cake Decorating Module – 0 students were admitted as of July 1, 2021. An additional 0 students were admitted during the next twelve months (0 new starts, 0 re-enrollments, and 0 transfers). A total of 0 students were admitted during the reporting period. Of those who enrolled during the reporting period, 0 transferred, 0 completed the course, 0 withdrew, and 0 are still enrolled.
General Decorating Module – 0 students were admitted as of July 1, 2021. An additional 33 students were admitted during the next twelve months (33 new starts, 0 re-enrollments, and 0 transfers). A total of 33 students were admitted during the reporting period. Of those who enrolled during the reporting period, 0 transferred, 31 completed the course, 2 withdrew, and 0 are still enrolled.
The Wilton School does not offer placement services, collect placement information, or track students after they have completed courses. The Wilton School does not have information regarding numbers of students who obtained employment, placed in their field of study, placed in a related field, placed out of their field, are not available for placement, or are not employed.
The Wilton School does not have information regarding an average starting salary for students who completed their course.
The Wilton School courses are not covered by State licensing examinations or professional certification examinations.
The Wilton School does not guarantee the transferability of credits to another school, college, or university. Credits or coursework are not likely to transfer; any decision on the comparability, appropriateness and applicability of credit and whether credit should be accepted is the decision of the receiving institution.