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Founded in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has been teaching the techniques and expertise inherited from the great names of French cuisine for 125 years. With more than 35 schools in 20 countries, Le Cordon Bleu is the leading global network of culinary arts and hospitality management institutes, and teaches 20,000 students of more than 130 different nationalities every year.

Le Cordon Bleu has a comprehensive team of professional Chefs and Professors from a variety of backgrounds, some from Michelin-starred establishments, others from distinguished hotels & restaurants, all dedicated to enriching the curriculum by communicating their expertise.

The diplomas’ tuition fees include the course content, uniform (for example, a complete knife kit of up to an 800 euros value for culinary arts students) and all activities outside the institute) and activities (gastronomic meals for culinary arts students or vineyard visits for students in Wine and Management).

Cuisine Diploma tuition fees

Le Cordon Bleu’s highly acclaimed Cuisine Diploma offers the most rigorous and comprehensive programme in classic French culinary techniques available today. Students who successfully complete the cuisine qualification learn all of the professional techniques required to progress with a range of exciting career opportunities.

The Diplôme de Cuisine is comprised of 3 levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Superior Cuisine.

  Duration Tuition fees
Basic Cuisine Certificate 3 months (or 6 weeks for the intensive session) €13,500
including an application fee of €500
Intermediate Cuisine Certificate 3 months (or 6 weeks for the intensive session) €12,900
including an application fee of €500
Superior Cuisine Certificate 3 months €13,100
including an application fee of €500
Cuisine Diploma 9 months (or 6 months for the intensive session) €34,000
including an application fee of €1,500
Grand Diplôme ® 9 months €55,000
including an application fee of €1,500


Pastry Diploma tuition fees

The Pastry Diploma is one of the most highly sought after culinary qualifications in the world. Students who successfully complete the pastry qualification meet the requirements for exceptional career opportunities.

The Diplôme de Pâtisserie is comprised of 3 levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Superior Pâtisserie.

  Duration Tuition fees
Basic Pastry Certificate 3 months (or 6 weeks for the intensive session) €11,700
including an application fee of €500
Intermediate Pastry Certificate 3 months (or 6 weeks for the intensive session) €10,700
including an application fee of €500
Superior Pastry Certificate 3 months €10,800
including an application fee of €500
Pastry Diploma 9 months (or 6 months for the intensive session) €30,000
including an application fee of €1,500
Grand Diplôme ® 9 months €55,000
including an application fee of €1,500


Boulangerie Diploma tuition fees

This unique programme trains future professionals and entrepreneurs in essential bread baking techniques, as well as new trends in the field. The programme is based on understanding, learning and mastering boulangerie techniques, through theory classes, conferences and boulangerie-related visits.

The Diplôme de Boulangerie is divided into 2 levels: Basic and Advanced. A mandatory 2-month internship completes this programme.


  Duration Tuition fees
Basic Boulangerie Certificate 6 weeks €9,600
including an application fee of €500
Advanced Boulangerie Certificate 6 weeks €8,800
including an application fee of €500
Boulangerie Diploma 3 months €16,700
including an application fee of €1,500

Wine & Management Diploma tuition fee

The Wine & Management Diploma is a 10-month programme. During this programme, students acquire knowledge and skills through both theory and practical training, including vineyard visits and three internships. The curriculum enables students to evaluate the quality of wine, analyse wines on a worldwide level, master management, business, and discover food and wine pairing.

Duration Tuition fee
10 months €22,500
including an application fee of €200

 

Advanced Studies in Gastronomy (HEG) tuition fee

The Advanced Studies in Gastronomy programme is a multi-disciplinary programme focusing principally on the science, history, economy and culture of taste. Taught by France’s leading lecturers, university professors and international experts, the 2-week curriculum proposes both a theoretical and practical understanding of food, while including theme-based meals and tastings.

The programme takes place both at Paris and in Reims; the first week at the new Le Cordon Bleu campus, by the Eiffel Tower and the Seine river, and the second, in the University of Reims, in the Champagne region.

Duration Tuition fee

2 weeks
A research thesis

€6,000  

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