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Successful completion of the Basic, Intermediate and Superior Pâtisserie certificates results in the award of the Diplôme de Pâtisserie. Le Cordon Bleu Master Pâtisserie Chefs will lead demonstrations to show you how to produce dishes to the highest professional standard, you are then tasked with replicating what you have been shown in one of our state-of-the-art Pâtisserie kitchens.

Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie courses and programmes are highly respected and globally recognised, by graduating with Le Cordon Bleu, you’ll become part of a great tradition of excellence, with credentials that will set you apart from the competition in a demanding and changing industry. Contact us now and take the first step in gaining a highly respected education in New Zealand at one of the top culinary schools - Le Cordon Bleu.

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4 intakes per year: January, April, July, October

Key Information

Duration: 9 Months
(3x 10 week certificates in Basic, Intermediate & Superior Pâtisserie)

Fees Include: 2x uniforms (jacket, trousers, hat, necktie), ZWILLING Knife Tool Kit, All Ingredients, Course Materials, Exams, Graduation

Hours per week: Approximately 25-30 hours

Entry Requirements:
IELTS 5.0 Basic Pâtisserie, IELTS 5.5 Intermediate and Superior Pâtisserie with no band lower than 5.0 for all courses.
16 years old (no upper age limit).

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Book a Campus Tour

As part of the one-on-one tour you will view our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, learn about our unique culinary arts programmes and have the opportunity to talk directly to Le Cordon Bleu representatives.

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour
Fees: Free


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Programme Details

  • Course Structure

    Schedule / Course Structure: Classes are taught across 3 - 5 days a week. Each day begins with 2.5 – 3 hours of observation in our state-of-the-art demonstration lecture theatre, followed by 3 – 4 hours of practical work in the specialised cuisine kitchens and 2 hours of self-directed theory, for a total of 24 hours per week.

    Assessment: Assessment is achievement-based. A grade is awarded based on the cumulative marks gained. Students are assessed on practical skills at the end of each day. Summative practical and theory tests are completed at the end of each certificate. Students will receive an assessment schedule and detail about the assessment requirements at the beginning of the programme.

  • Who is the programme for
    IELTS 5.0 Basic Pâtisserie IELTS 5.5 Intermediate and Superior Pâtisserie 16 years old (no upper age limit)
  • What Qualification will I gain
    Successful completion of the Basic, Intermediate and Superior Pâtisserie certificates results in the award of the Diplôme de Pâtisserie.
  • Career Pathways
    Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, Restaurant Manager, Pâtisserie owner, Food & Beverage Manager, Catering Manager, Cake designer

Term Dates & Prices

Select a date
2025
Jan 13, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 ( Standard , in English )
34,800.00NZD
Apr 7, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025 ( Standard , in English )
34,800.00NZD
Jul 14, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026 ( Standard , in English )
34,800.00NZD
Oct 6, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026 ( Standard , in English )
34,800.00NZD

 

Testimonials

  • Mariah Grace

    Owner at Grace Pâtisserie - My experience a Le Cordon Bleu gave me a broader understanding in hospitality management and business which has helped me open my own Pâtisserie Grace Pâtisserie. Read more.

    Mariah Grace - Bachelor in Culinary Arts & Business
  • Blair_Son_DAC_Pastry

    Demi Pâtisserie Chef at QT Wellington’s Hippopotamus Restaurant - Studying at Le Cordon Bleu ensured that I had a stable knowledge in classical and contemporary French Pâtisserie and that built the foundation of my skills. I finished school with the self-assurance in my skills that I could take forward into a career in French Pâtisserie. Read More.

    Blair Son - Diplôme Avancé Culinaire in Pâtisserie

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