Le Cordon Bleu, Adelaide

Le Cordon Bleu established a presence in Australia in 1992 when it signed a tripartite agreement with the International College of Hotel Management and TAFE SA to deliver the International Diploma of Hotel Management. This was a very significant agreement as the qualification had previously only been offered in Switzerland.

As part of this arrangement students had the opportunity to be awarded the Le Cordon Bleu Diplôme Culinaire d’Hôtelier, with this partnership arrangement lasted for over 10 years.

In March 1998 Le Cordon Bleu Australia was registered as a company with the first meeting of the Board of Directors occurring in July 1998.

Soon after this Le Cordon Bleu gained training provider registration with the Accreditation and Registration Council of SA under the Vocational Education, Employment and Training Act and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act. This registration allowed Le Cordon Bleu to recruit domestic and overseas students and to have its own courses accredited.

From these beginnings, Le Cordon Bleu Australia grew to include campuses in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Today Le Cordon Bleu Australia is registered to deliver a broad range of vocational and higher education programmes in its own right and partnering with other highly respected, credible and quality tertiary institutions, which has from the beginning been a central component of the Le Cordon Bleu business model - a model that continues to drive business expansion today.

Le Cordon Bleu

Over the last century Le Cordon Bleu has seen revolutionising change as we have evolved from a Parisian cooking school to an international network of culinary arts and hospitality institutes. Our philosophy of achieving excellence through constant practice and refinement remains the same even as we grow to meet the needs of the contemporary culinary and hospitality industries.

In less than one year it is possible to obtain Le Grand Diplôme Le Cordon Bleu, which is recognised worldwide by culinary professionals. It is the international passport to a rewarding and fulfilling career. At Le Cordon Bleu we recognise that our students need a superior, well rounded education in order to succeed in today’s competitive world and we provide them with the tools to excel in less time than most other educational institutes.

While our main focus at Le Cordon Bleu is higher education, we have taken special interest in the public realm as well. We have many fine restaurants as well as numerous bakeries and coffee shops under the Le Cordon Bleu trademark. In addition, we have expanded our activities to include various educational media such as culinary publications, instructional videos, TV series, cooking equipment and much more. Furthermore, Le Cordon Bleu is often requested as an advisory consultant and is asked to participate in more than 50 international events, sharing our expertise around the globe. Our privileged partnerships and articulation agreements with various governments, universities, and culinary associations have allowed us to promote French Art de Vivre worldwide.

In particular, by studying with Le Cordon Bleu Australia you will:

Gain internationally recognised and valued qualifications

By choosing to study in Australia you will graduate with internationally recognised Le Cordon Bleu qualifications that come with the blue ribbon seal of approval. In addition, you will gain nationally recognised Australian qualifications which are highly valued internationally.

Over our 120 year history, reputation and expertise in the fields of the culinary arts, hospitality management means that we are able to offer vocational and higher education qualifications from Certificate to Master level.

Learn from some of Australia’s most talented hospitality educators

At Le Cordon Bleu we pride ourselves on employing educators who are at the top of their field to ensure that the education you receive is engaging, contemporary and of the highest quality.

Use academic material developed exclusively by experts in their field

Our academic materials are developed by our expert professional educators and select partner institutions in consultation with industry. They are based on the latest research and incorporate an exciting blend of knowledge and practical skill development.

Gain real industry experience through work-based learning

All Le Cordon Bleu study programmes have been designed with a component of work-based learning. These experiences provide you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have gained in classroom contexts and to reflect upon your personal strengths and future career aspirations. They enable you to start building your industry reputation and professional networks.

Create an international network of friends and professional colleagues

Each year over 2,000 students choose to study with Le Cordon Bleu Australia. These students come from a diversity of cultures creating a wonderful opportunity for you to build lifelong friendships and professional relationships with a diversity of people who share similar passions.Upon graduation you will join the Le Cordon Bleu family of global alumni providing even more opportunities to build your network of friends and colleagues.

Have a learning partner for life

While you are studying, our Le Cordon Bleu Industry Engagement team will work with you on a range of career development activities that will help you to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to manage your life, lifelong learning and work in an autonomous and planned manner. But this is not where our relationship with you ends. Once you graduate you will be able to continue learning with us through professional development activities coordinated through our global Alumni network.

Be able to ‘mix and match’ your study locations

In Australia, you can choose to ‘mix and match’ your study locations by completing part or all of your study programme in one of four locations - Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane. It is also possible for you to incorporate other destinations such as London, Paris, Tokyo or Ottawa into your unique study plan.