College Education Weekly

This internationally renowned Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts curriculum has become synonymous with expertise, innovation, tradition, and refinement - qualities which are painstakingly nurtured by the school.

Founded as a culinary institute in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu's name traces back to a high honor bestowed upon members of the Order of the Holy Spirit by King Henry III in the 1500's. The awarded medallion, called the Cross of the Holy Spirit, was suspended from a Blue Ribbon . . . or Le Cordon Bleu.

After the publication of a successful recipe collection at the end of the 19th century, the reputation of the school spread rapidly, both in France and internationally. Since then, students from throughout the world have trained in the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts.

The school's association with Le Cordon Bleu represents a union of some of the finest in European and North American culinary arts training programs available today. The result is a culinary institute that provides you with a comprehensive, challenging, hands-on education and gives you even greater opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skill necessary to excel in the culinary world.

As a testament to your accomplishment, upon graduation you'll receive the coveted Le Cordon Bleu Diplme in addition to your specialized associate degree.