Le Cordon Bleu The Grand Diplôme, The Diploma and Certificate Program Paris, France
General Information
Private, coeducational, culinary institute. Urban campus. Founded in 1895.
Program Information
Offered since 1895. Program calendar is divided into trimesters, terms. 1-trimester certificate in basic, intermediate, superior pastry. 1-trimester certificate in basic, intermediate, superior cuisine. 1-year diploma in basic, intermediate, and superior cuisine. 1-year diploma in basic, intermediate, and superior pastry. 1-year diploma in Le Grande Diplôme-cuisine and pastry. 4-day certificate in French culinary technique (regional). 4-day certificate in French pastry technique (bread baking). 4-week certificate in professional in pastry. 5-week certificate in professional in cuisine.
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.; National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc.; National Restaurant Association.
Areas of Study
Baking; cheese; confectionery show pieces; culinary French; culinary skill development; food preparation; garde-manger; meal planning; meat cutting; patisserie; saucier; soup, stock, sauce, and starch production; wines and spirits.
Facilities
2 demonstration laboratories; food production kitchen; student lounge; 4 teaching kitchens; boutique; showroom.
Student Profile
380 full-time. 300 are under 25 years old; 80 are between 25 and 44 years old.
Faculty
12 total: 12 full-time. 10 are master chefs. Prominent faculty: Didier Chantefort; Nicolas Bernardé. Faculty-student ratio: 1:12.
Special Programs
4-day program in French culinary technique, Mediterranean flavors, French regional cuisine and bread baking; 1-2 day vineyard and cultural excursions, professional internships, guest chefs.
Typical Expenses
Application fee: 500-1500 euros. Tuition: 30,950 euros per Grand Diplôme; 18,550 euros per cuisine diploma; 13,950 euros per pastry diploma full-time, 5170–7290 euros for 1 trimester part-time. Program-related fees include uniform package (included in tuition); equipment package (included in tuition).
Financial Aid
In 2005, 15 scholarships were awarded (average award was 10,000 euros). Program-specific awards include work-study program. Employment placement assistance is available.
Housing
Average off-campus housing cost per month: 800 euros.
Application Information
Students may begin participation in January, March, June, September, and November. Applications are accepted continuously. In 2005, 420 applied. Applicants must submit a formal application, an essay, application fee.
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Contact
Christel Hernandez
Admissions Director
The Grand Diplôme
The Diploma and Certificate Program
8
rue Léon Delhomme
Paris
France
Telephone: 33-1-53682250
Fax: 33-1-48560396
E-mail: paris@cordonbleu.edu
World Wide Web: http://www.cordonbleu.edu.
Admissions Director
The Grand Diplôme
The Diploma and Certificate Program
8
rue Léon Delhomme
Paris
France
Telephone: 33-1-53682250
Fax: 33-1-48560396
E-mail: paris@cordonbleu.edu
World Wide Web: http://www.cordonbleu.edu.
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