Le Cordon Bleu – London
General Information
Private, coeducational, culinary institute. Urban campus. Founded in 1895.
Program Information
Offered since 1933. Accredited by American Culinary Federation Accrediting Commission. Program calendar is divided into quarters. 10-week certificate in basic cuisine. 10-week certificate in superior patisserie. 10-week certificate in superior cuisine. 10-week certificate in basic patisserie. 10-week certificate in intermediate cuisine. 10-week certificate in intermediate patisserie. 30-week diploma in cuisine. 30-week diploma in patisserie. 30-week diploma in grand diplome.
Program Affiliation
American Institute of Wine & Food; Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs; Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education; International Association of Culinary Professionals; James Beard Foundation, Inc.
Areas of Study
Baking; buffet catering; cheese; confectionery show pieces; controlling costs in food service; culinary French; culinary skill development; food preparation; food purchasing; international cuisine; introduction to food service; kitchen management; meal planning; nutrition; nutrition and food service; patisserie; sanitation; table service; wines and spirits.
Facilities
2 bakeries; 2 demonstration laboratories; food production kitchen; student lounge; 4 teaching kitchens.
Faculty
8 total: 8 full-time. 8 are master chefs; 2 are specialists in cheese, nutrition, and wine. Prominent faculty: Chef Yann Barraud; Chef John Power. Faculty-student ratio: 1:10.
Special Programs
Restaurant market tours and hotel visits, exchanges between Le Cordon Bleu Schools worldwide, culinary competitions.
Typical Expenses
Tuition: £3250-£18,945 for 5 weeks-9 months.
Financial Aid
In 2005, 10 scholarships were awarded (average award was £2230). Program-specific awards include International Association of Culinary Professionals scholarship, James Beard Foundation scholarship. Employment placement assistance is available. Employment opportunities within the program are available.
Housing
Average off-campus housing cost per month: £1400.
Application Information
Students may begin participation in January, March, April, June, July, August, September, and October. Applicants must submit a formal application, curriculum vitae, and letter of motivation.
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