Le Cordon Bleu London Cooking School

• Location: London, England
• Age of students: from 18 years old,
• Type of study: blended,
• Language of instruction: English.

Le Cordon Bleu is the largest international chain of hotel service and culinary schools, it has about 35 institutes with more than 20,000 students from all over the world.

Le Cordon Bleu London was opened in 1933. Today, the London School offers a wide range of programs, such as Le Grand DiplíÇme, Cuisine and Ptisserie certificates and diplomas, Fast Track diplomas. Le Cordon Bleu London trains specialists of the highest level in the field of culinary and hospitality management, and students can study both face-to-face and online.

Le Cordon Bleu London offers a unique and multicultural learning environment, with students from over 50 countries.

At Le Cordon Bleu London, all courses have been developed in close cooperation with the restaurant industry, so they combine the necessary theoretical knowledge with a practical approach as harmoniously as possible. Courses are created in accordance with modern market demands, Le Cordon Bleu cooperates with many large organizations in the field of hotel and restaurant business. The training consists of theory and practice, but the main study time is devoted to practical classes, students work out the necessary professional skills to perfection.

Each student at Le Cordon Bleu London has their own self-contained workplace, where students have a unique opportunity not only to get acquainted with the dishes of different cuisines of the world, but also to try their hand at cooking them.

Le Cordon Bleu London does not have its own residential residence: applicants can contact the administration of the UrbanNest student residence or find suitable accommodation on their own.

London is a vibrant and fascinating city, home to many music venues, theatres and cinemas, not to mention pubs and clubs. There's something for everyone in London!

Le Cordon Bleu London is a 5-minute walk from one of the world's largest museums, the British Museum, which houses an impressive collection of art and artefacts from around the world.

Anywhere in London, students can visit a variety of attractions. There is a unique opportunity to visit the most famous museums of the city for free, for example, the Tate Modern, the National Gallery or the British Film Institute.

Le Cordon Bleu London is located in the West End, in the heart of the West End. London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities to live in, with talented and ambitious chefs from all over the world coming here to show off their abilities and learn something new.

The sprawling campus includes outstanding buildings, state-of-the-art research libraries, laboratory facilities, centers, clubs, and other amenities for students and staff. Le Cordon Bleu adheres to a policy of quality education and an individual approach to each student: each student receives his own separate workplace, equipped with an induction hob and a spacious work surface. Le Cordon Bleu London also has:

• sous-vide digital cabinets,
• multi-zone convection ovens,
• bakery kitchens with retarders and stone countertop ovens,
• tandoors, special ovens for duck cooking,
• ventilated ceilings,
• kitchens with temperature and humidity control,
• tasting room,
• equipment and accessories for wine tasting,
• a variety of glassware,
• lecture halls with demonstration areas and audiovisual technology,
• demonstration mirrors,
• a large area for organizing open-plan events,
• interactive smart whiteboards,
• a library with a quiet study area and access to a computer,
• café serving fresh bread, pastries, snacks and drinks,
• a living room and a computer corner with internet access.

At Le Cordon Bleu London, the academic year is divided into 4 trimesters: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Students can start their studies in any of the 4 trimesters.

Additional costs:

• Registration fee,
• Visa fee,
• Migration
• Transfer
• Residence
• Nutrition
• Educational materials and stationery,
• Overalls and a set of professional tools,
• Exams
• Excursions and activities.

For admission, applicants must submit letters of recommendation, letters of work experience, statements of purpose, school or college references, valid passports, and visas. It is recommended that you apply for your diploma at least 12 weeks before your chosen start date.

The admission process itself consists of the following steps:

1. Filling out the application and submitting the documents,
2. The candidate will receive an email notifying them "Approved by the Admissions Jury",
3. The candidate accepts the offer and pays the tuition fee,
4. As soon as the school receives the payment, a registration confirmation email will be sent to the candidate,
5. Visa application (standard visitor visa or student visa),

Upon arrival at Le Cordon Bleu London, all new students undergo a mandatory orientation week.

Le Cordon Bleu London helps students to implement their skills in employment, graduates undergo internships and work in international five-star hotels and restaurants awarded with Michelin stars. Alumni of Le Cordon Bleu London can be found in establishments such as The Ritz London, Hilton, Marriott and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

Le Cordon Bleu London has English language proficiency requirements: applicants must prove their level of language proficiency by providing IELTS or TOEFL test results. In addition, students need to provide standardized GRE, SAT, GMAT test scores.

General Admission Requirements:

• At the time of the start of the program, the student must be at least 18 years old,
• Diploma of secondary education, specialized secondary education or higher education.

Students can take advantage of scholarships through the James Beard Foundation's scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing careers in the culinary arts.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision