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Cordon Bleu Certificate Course

The 11 week Tante Marie Cordon Bleu Certificate is primarily intended for those who want to learn to cook well for family and friends. However, many graduates from this course progress to varied and interesting jobs and careers in the culinary world.

This course is very popular with students taking a 'Gap Year' before university. Students who have gained our Certificate are in great demand for the best gap year jobs with ski chalet and hotel operators, villa and yacht owners and others.
In addition to practical classes and demonstrations, students are taught the theory of cookery, including hygiene, menu planning and costing. The course also includes a one-day wine course taught by a Master of Wine.

Students' progress is monitored by continuous assessment, and the Certificate is awarded on passing a practical examination and a theory paper at the end of the course.

Courses commence three times a year, in September, January and April. The course is open to all aged 16 and over. No previous cookery knowledge required. Overseas students must have good basic spoken and written English (TEFL 450).