Course Equivalencies

Madrid

At Le Cordon Bleu Madrid, all students must begin with the Basic Certificate unless they have previously studied Cuisine or Pastry or have demonstrable restaurant experience.

If this case applies, the student can validate the Basic Certificate and commence their culinary training directly in the Intermediate Certificate.

The required documents must be submitted to the Admissions Department in either Spanish or English, depending on the language in which the student will be taking the course.

Students with Previous Studies in Cuisine/Pastry

Completion of at least 200 practical hours in Cuisine or Spanish Cuisine or at least 120 practical hours in Pastry training.
Submission of complete academic transcript.
Syllabus indicating the hours completed in proportion to the length of the programme • Diploma of completed studies.

Students with Previous Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in the applicable discipline is required.
Complete, detailed, and up-to-date CV with verifiable information.
Motivation letter.

Students from Other Le Cordon Bleu Institutes

Official Basic or Intermediate certificate from the Le Cordon Bleu Institute where the student previously studied.
Official academic transcript of grades.

Questions & Answers

what documentation must a professional provide in order to be eligible for course equivalencies?
In order to access the validation plan, candidates must provide documentation that accredits their professional experience: curriculum vitae detailing their training and professional experience, letters of recommendation, etc. In addition to submitting this documentation, the candidate must pass the entrance exam.
What are the entrance exams?

Those who wish to opt for course equivalencies will have to complete this process with a technical interview with one of the Chefs of the candidate's discipline of interest. Details of this interview, as well as the date will be communicated at the pre-admission interview.

The result of the validation process will be communicated by the Admissions department to the candidate taking into account the reports of the two interviews conducted.
What happens after the test?
If you are eligible, you will be able to choose if you decide to enroll for certificates or for the complete Diploma, obtaining in this case a discount in the price. From that moment on you will have one year to enroll in the specialty of your choice, Cuisine or Spanish Cuisine or Pastry, in any of the terms that have places available: October, January, April or July.

If you do not pass the test and you are “failed”, you have a second chance. You can prepare yourself again for the next call that we publish and apply again.

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