Le Cordon Bleu

Established in 1895 in Paris, Le Cordon Bleu is the world's leading hospitality, gastronomy and culinary arts institute. The school is named after famous French Knights who were known for their 'Blue Ribbon' cuisines that led the word Le Cordon Bleu to become synonymous with good food. While the school started out in Paris over a century ago, it is now known internationally and has 35 schools in 22 continents with 20,000 students enrolling for their courses every year. The school prides itself on its rich tradition of excellence in gourmet food and hospitality training while a large number of famous gourmet chefs and managers of some of the world's most elite hotels have graduated from Le Cordon Bleu.
 
Degrees at Le Cordon Bleu
 
People who are looking for the most basic education in hospitality, culinary arts or gastronomy can go for certificate of diploma courses. Diploma and certificate courses normally last 6-12 months and provide basic training on each subject. These degrees are the perfect choice for people who are looking to find entry level positions in the hospitality industry. The other undergraduate degree offered by Le Cordon Bleu is the associate's degree which is a 2 year course and can be used to earn credits for higher education. The graduate courses offered by the school include a 3-4 year bachelor's degree and a 1-2 year master's degree.
 
Le Cordon Bleu offers a large number of degrees in various categories including:
 
·  Cuisine
·  Pastry
·  Bakery
·  Gourmet
·  Wine and Spirits
·  Hospitality Management
·  Cheese
·  Language and Culture
 
Online Degrees at Le Cordon Bleu
 
While Le Cordon Bleu has 18 schools in the US, it also runs an online school for people who are unable to attend a regular education. These courses are taught online with the help of the latest in distance learning technology and practical training is provided at locations that best suit the learners.
 
Financial Aid at Le Cordon Bleu
 
Le Cordon Bleu accepts a number of forms of financial aid including state and federal loans, grants and scholarships like Pell Grants, Federal PLUS Loans and Military Yellow Ribbon Grants.
 
Le Cordon Bleu Accreditation
 
Le Cordon Bleu is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC),.