Le Cordon Bleu Paris | Pastry Diploma Program | WAS IT WORTH IT?! What's it like?!

[@Ottokae20]

Really thank you it’s like you just told us everything and there’s no surprises

[@silvercreekcrossing]

My daughter became a personal chef. I enjoyed chef school. The school taught me skills I’ve used since.

[@TejBudha-wj4xg]

Thanku so much for information about your experience

[@julias7600]

I'm about to go to Le Cordon Bleu London for pastry! This video is super helpful! Thank you!!! :)

[@andreja_elena]

That's so exciting! All the best!

[@sanjanananda5587]

Did you get the scholarship?

[@milenazavala5617]

Hi! I actually had no clue how my program would be like, thank you so much!❤ im going to study pastry in Le Cordon Bleu Peru. Also i hope go to paris. Really glad i found this video! Thank you again beautiful!!💓💓

[@andreja_elena]

Thank you for the kind words! All the best to you!

[@heenahaleela1710]

I really enjoyed this video! Can u please please do a day in the life of a pastry chef in a catering company video ? Please it would be really helpful

[@andreja_elena]

Hi Heena! I'm so happy you enjoyed my video. I am planning to do that video soon!

[@kentaroken7876]

This video is exactly what I need right now. Lucky to have come across your video. Thank you for sharing this! Having to learn from someone who experienced studying at LCB is a huge help. I hope you don't mind me asking some questions. This might help me decide which campus to apply for since the one in my country is still closed, and, I'm currently considering Ottawa and Paris. Here are my questions... 1.) Why did you choose to study in Paris instead of Ottawa? Lastly, 2.) What's the difference between those 2 campuses (courses/cost/location/etc.)?

[@andreja_elena]

Hi! Thanks so much for the positive feedback. I chose to study in Paris because there is just much more of a presence of the pastry industry there. I spent a lot of my free time going to pastry shops in my free time and really immersed myself in the culture. My other reason was for the language (French Canadian is very different and I learned Parisian French in school and wanted to become fluent). And lastly, being in Europe, close to other European cities was a bonus. It is very inexpensive to fly within Europe (but that was pre-covid times of course). I'm not too sure about the cost difference. I expect it's not much different, but you would just have to look it up on the Cordon Bleu website and check the prices of both campuses. Hope that answers your questions!

[@waverly114]

I went to le cordon bleu Orlando I loved it the teachers where amazing

[@andreja_elena]

That's awesome to hear you also had a great experience!

[@waverly114]

@@andreja_elena it’s so sad that le cordon bleu pulled out of North America wish they had stay would’ve gone back for a culinary degree

[@tanmayiarora5525]

Thankyou so much for your video! It was very detailed and informative. It would be really helpful if you could answer a few more questions please- 1) Will there be aby theory classes as well? 2) Is it possible to secure a job in Paris after the grand diplome? 3) In terms of ROI do you think it was worth it?

[@andreja_elena]

I answered all these questions in my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PFl3d5qrCrobM

[@dimpleyadav6786]

​@@andreja_elenathanks

[@BlueCammo]

I enjoyed this.

[@andreja_elena]

Happy to hear that! 😊

[@Simple.Coralinchen]

Did you get off the mail polish without destroying the knives in the end? Struggling with what to mark mine right now 😄

[@andreja_elena]

Yes! It just wore off over time, no damage

[@andreja_elena]

A lot of people used a certain colored tape to wrap around the handles

[@Simple.Coralinchen]

Thank youuu! :)

[@emilyadams4507]

I went to liason college in Hamilton Ontario Canada and I was in the basic program you can study the advice Program Emily

[@kritikakansara4897]

Can u pls post a video showing what all tools you get in your toolkit

[@oz9311]

thank you so much! lovely video

[@andreja_elena]

Thank you for watching!

[@kaybee7854]

Hey! How much can one expect to earn after this diploma?

[@SelaheChong]

Hi! I would love to know more information about living and the cost of it! I plan to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Paris! If you have any more information about how close or far your living area was from the campus and transportation?

[@andreja_elena]

Those are great questions! I'm planning to make another Cordon Bleu Q & A video so look out for that! I lived close to campus (they since relocated the campus and everything is new! The one i was at was quite old). I was about a 10-15 minute walk away. I rented a room in a family's apartment (2 stories) and they had 2 rooms they rented out to students (a lot of Cordon Bleu students rented from them since it was so close). Renting just a bedroom made accommodations cheaper (you could alternatively find a place and have roommates). I didn't go crazy with going out to restaurants etc and was careful with what i chose to spend my money on. So i didn't find that it was any different in terms of cost from living in Canada. Hope this helps!

[@emelymichelle1]

Hi Andreja. These days I have been researching a lot about Le Cordon Bleu, and I would like to go to the US, but only the office appears and not the school.

[@andreja_elena]

Hi Emely, I just did a quick search and it appears that they shut down all of their schools located in the US in 2015 but they still run an office there to place students in their schools around the world. I had no idea! There are other very reputable culinary schools in the US, such as the Culinary Institute of America located in New York. (But I can't speak to the experience as I don't know anyone who attended there!) Good luck!

[@emelymichelle1]

@@andreja_elena Thank you very much!

[@Foodoholics_only]

Hi this video is reallly great, I would suggest u to make more videos of LCB, I wondered if u could help us with expenses and the course fee. Also for the students who don’t speak fluent French do they get opportunity for 2 month internship or nothing at all ?

[@basimaabughoush6391]

This video is what I've been looking for, I really enjoyed it and got the answers to my question, although how was the process to being accepted into le cordon bleu, and were you paid good money after getting the diploma?, did you pay off the tuition fees all at once or were some loans and so, because it is expensive, Sorry, I know this has been long, You got yourself a new subscriber

[@andreja_elena]

Hi Basima, thanks so much for subscribing and I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video! I believe that I applied sometime in June for the September session but it was full, so they offered either November or January and I ended up choosing January so that I had more time to work beforehand. I had to fill out the application and write a statement of intent. It wasn't long before I was accepted after sending my application - since they don't look at any grades or need any prior experience and they just want to know your intentions for taking the course and for your future, it doesn't take very long. I wouldn't say that I was paid good money after wards, it still is very much about experience, so I was paid as a newly graduated Pastry Chef BUT, I had many opportunities solely based on the fact that I had a Cordon Bleu Diploma from Paris. I was lucky to have my parents help me with my tuition and I paid for my rent and all living expenses during my time there. If I didn't have any help I would have tried to get a loan. I hope that answers your questions!

[@Adi-di6ff]

Thank you for the information can you please sahre more information about the accomadation and job secrment. Thank you once again.

[@andreja_elena]

Hi Adi, I just posted a LCB Q&A video and will be making one about living in Paris in the future!

[@camil2325]

This video have help so much! I am planning to go there next year and I am very undecided whether to go or not and if it's worth it or not, but just watching this video i can see that is worth it....I have a question, was living in Paris expensive?

[@andreja_elena]

Hi Camilo, i'm glad my video helped you! I have a lot more video ideas about Le Cordon Bleu to share, so look out for those! And please let me know if you have any more questions. I think there are ways to live inexpensively in Paris. I decided to rent a room in a family's home to save money on rent and I loved it. I had lived in France before alone and I knew that this time I wanted to be around more people because it is so helpful when you are in a new country or place to have help around. In terms of living expenses, food and transit are comparable to Canada. As long as you budget and do things to save money such as cooking the majority of your meals rather than eating out at restaurants everyday, then it can be affordable.

[@cottrelldave]

Thank you for the informative video 😊 Quick question please. What about accommodation while doing this diploma? I can imagine to rent somewhere in the Capitol could be quite expensive. Do they help students find a place to stay while in Paris? Thank you

[@mkhairunnisa]

Hi! I'm soo considering LCB for pastry too!! This helped soo muchhh thank youu ❤️ I was wondering whether there are 'exams' to this program or do they just grade you according to the practical classes? If yes, are the exams only at the end of the diploma or is it per stage? What would happen if we didn't meet the benchmark and failed the recipe, are we able to repeat it or do we just move on with the next class? 🤔

[@andreja_elena]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! There are exams after each semester. Your mark is a combination of the grading of each practical class plus the exams. In the last superior semester, you have a sugar exam and a chocolate exam. I think we only ever had one or two written tests after having some short lecture-style classes about ingredients and some theory (it wasn't hard as long as you attended those classes and paid attention!). I'm not entirely sure but my guess is that if you failed a semester that you would have to repeat it to move on, or maybe they had a make-up exam - but I'm not 100% sure. That would be something to ask the academic advisors at the school! I don't actually know if anyone ever failed and didn't move on, as far as I remember everyone moved on, but some had low marks. If you messed up one of the recipes during a practical class then you would just receive a low mark for it, you wouldn't remake that recipe. I hope that answers your questions! I plan to make a Q & A video about all of this so that should help too!

[@HENRYUS345]

Repites haces otro semestre …

[@naomitai241]

This video helps me a lot I like it so much! 💕I am planning my way after my high school exams! 💫Is there an interview before the intake?🙈

[@andreja_elena]

I'm so happy it helped you! There is no interview, you just have to write a statement of intent which is only a page long i believe (unless things have changed since i went!). Good luck!

[@naomitai241]

@@andreja_elena Thank you very much!🥰🥰🥰

[@prinsipekimeow]

Hi! May I ask if the internship is already included/incorporated in the diploma course? Or only those with good grades will advance to this stage? Thanks!

[@andreja_elena]

You can chose to do the program which includes an internship. I'm not sure exactly but I assume some knowledge of the French language, or taking classes would have to be necessary (that was something that was required back when I attended!)

[@anonimoanonimo3995]

Can you pay monthly? How much in euro everymonth?

[@andreja_elena]

Hi, I'm not sure that they are payment plans. There weren't any back when i went, almost 10 years ago. We had to pay it all up front unfortunately.

[@Ncksoskks]

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[@demillef6845]

Thank you for the insight. I am just gathering everything for my application to study patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu London. Just one question, how many days a week would you be at LCB? Btw you have a new subscriber ☺

[@andreja_elena]

Thank you so much for subscribing! I was at the school typically 4 days a week, sometimes just 3 days a week and usually just for a few hours, as in it was only for either a demonstration or practical class. Good luck, I hope you love it!

[@ummehaaniiii]

Hi! I am finding infromation for LCB london too! Could we connect?

[@demillef6845]

@@ummehaaniiii sure, I have actually just been accepted to start January next year. Whats your email

[@ruthvikm1625]

@@demillef6845 hi!! Please help me to find some information about LCB London ..can we connect?

[@harshithavijayannand5631]

hi this is harshitha actually i am thinking to join LCB for my first diploma in culinary art is that worth it to go

[@roseanne4935]

Thank you so much! I badly need this in the future but i do have a question. Where do they assign you during internship?

[@andreja_elena]

When I attended, the Chefs at LCB would ask you questions about your future goals and assign you where they thought best made sense for the experience you were looking for. They have a big variety of places (bakeries, pastry houses, restaurants etc.) But now I'm not entirely sure how it is, but I assume it is similar.

[@kreativekudi8547]

and can you please give a little information about ur accommodation and daily meals

[@crunchycookiesanskriti5782]

Hi! I am considering Le Cordon Bleu Paris for pastry. I am very passionate for baking and have started my home bakery with self made recipes at 18 years of age. I wish to take my passion for pastry furthur. I want to know about scholarships that I can apply for to cover my tuition fees because it is little out of budget for me and my family.

[@andreja_elena]

I answer this question in my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PFl3d5qrCrobM

[@Rosa-tk4hi]

Hey! Great video btw. Question though, if there were written assignments would they have to be completed to French or English? Also are there written assignments or exams?

[@andreja_elena]

Hi Rosa, thank you for watching! I believe in all the time I was there, we only had one (maybe 2?) written tests. From what I remember they were just multiple choice. This was after a couple classes that we had on nutrition and basic baking ingredients/principles (not an entire course). The tests were in both English and French. Other than that, there are no assignments. You are graded on your cakes as the end of each practical class and on your final exams at the end of each semester. Hope that helps!

[@ibrahimtajamul]

Good video I enjoyed it. I was planning to go to Le cordon Bleu Istanbul next year just want ask is it really hard to pass also what type of exams are there and how much practical is it. Pls help me 😁

[@andreja_elena]

Hi! Glad you enjoyed it! As long as you take good notes/pay attention during the demonstration classes, review the recipe before your practical class and you stay calm and focused while making your desserts, you should do well. The exams are practical, i'm actually going to cover this in a video. We only had 1 written test! All the best to you, you're going to love it!

[@shrishapoudel3748]

Hello during internships how long should we have to work in a days...?

[@andreja_elena]

I typically worked 10 hr days, sometimes 12-14 hrs during really busy times like the Christmas holidays

[@coconuts.885]

Do the courses are only like months?

[@andreja_elena]

The intensive program is 6 months and the regular one is 9 months long.

[@kreativekudi8547]

hey! this is a wonderful video..i got tired of searching for detailed videos and finally found one.! i am indian and one problem for me is not knowing french..i wanted to ask if go to le cordon bleu in london ...will the classes be in english? and what will the difference be from paris to london campus

[@mokshaprashanth9094]

Hi I’m from India too, I’m considering of going here too in 2022 the Paris campus. It would be amazing to connect and talk :)

[@dmd2803]

Do you take the course with built in internship?

[@andreja_elena]

Back when I was in school, that course wasn't offered yet. Everyone pursuing the Pastry Diploma could apply for an internship at then end (but not everyone was guaranteed to get one!) Now it seems that it is guaranteed if you take the built in course.

[@alizekhan4872]

Hey can you tell me abt the duration and fee of your course?

[@andreja_elena]

I did the standard program which was 9 months plus a 2 month internship. Almost 10 years ago, it was about 16 thousand euros, I believe the price has gone up now.

[@nadaelouahdi8575]

It's so helpfull thaank you. Can you pleaase tell me the price?

[@disagracelyn3745]

You can check on their official websitr

[@andreja_elena]

Best to check the website since it may have changed since I attended and it's a brand new campus now!

[@shivanis9209]

Can I know the fees for savoury cooking and both savoury and pastry in indian rupees pls and your video was so helpful and I am a new subscriber for u❤️ and if I come from India with a good knowledge of French and with passion in cooking how will I manage there I wanted to come to LCB but I am so scared how it will be can u pls give me some points to manage ❤️❤️

[@andreja_elena]

Hi! Thank you for subscribing and I'm happy to hear this video helped you! To find out about tuition fees, you will have to go to the Cordon Bleu website. I believe everything is shown in euros, so you will have to do the conversion. Knowing French will help you a lot! I made a video of how to prepare for culinary school, I hope it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6fJg4R-bdhmeJo

[@shivanis9209]

Thank you for information ❤️❤️

[@savepalestine5310]

How to apply le Cordon bleu Paris?

[@andreja_elena]

All the information is on their website!

[@savepalestine5310]

@@andreja_elena Thanks,..☺️

[@user-zv3fw6hg3h]

How much can earn le cordon bleu graduate per annum

[@trudistacey318]

Hi, thanks for a well presented and informative video. My question for you is, what would you say is the average age of students that attend Le Cordon Bleu? I am thinking of applying this year to Le Cordon Bleu, Brisbane Campus, however I am turning just about to turn 50!

[@alizekhan4872]

I have seen in one of their institute coment where there said minimum required age is 18 nd for maximum there is no limit so good luck to you😀

[@andreja_elena]

Great question! I answered this in my latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2PFl3d5qrCrobM The short answer is there is no age limit!

[@manoju4469]

I am also pastry chef looking for job

[@MegaCoconut9]

If you're looking for "an experience" feel free to waste thousands of pounds but it's completely not worth it. Just go to a restaurant or pastry shop you like and tell the chef you want to start an apprenticeship.

[@andreja_elena]

Thanks for sharing your perspective! As I said in the video, for me it was personally worth it, but I do understand that it may not be for everyone and it really depends what you are looking to get from the experience. Living in Toronto, Canada, I would not be able to find a restaurant or bakery to be an apprentice at to learn authentic French pastry making as I would in France - unless I went to live in Quebec for example, in which case, I would still have to move. I had studied French in University and always loved French culture, so studying in France was a way for me to stay in the country for a prolonged period of time with a student visa. Just getting a job in a pastry shop in Paris would be impossible for me otherwise. I was able to meet French Chefs, complete a 6 month internship working under a MOF (only possible with having LCB arrange it for me), make lifelong friends from all over the world, become fluent in French, get to try pastries from some of the most incredible pastry shops (which i do not have access to in Canada) and as I mentioned - have some unforgettable moments and life experiences that I simply would not have had if I stayed in Canada. While it is very expensive to study abroad as an International student, I still wouldn't trade that year and a half for anything - to me it was priceless. So if you are strictly looking for an education in pastry then, yes there are many other ways to get that, but I wasn't looking at just the educational aspect of going to LCB Paris in terms of just the school, but what Paris and the entire experience of living in France could offer me. I hope providing this extra context helps people decide what is the best decision for them!

[@Ciikko]

Not all shop accept that

[@jeannebye8153]

So what if there are no female chefs? You’re there to learn and knowledge can come from anyone qualified 🙄

[@andreja_elena]

Agreed! Just an observation