Name
| Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts
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President
| Pearce Miller
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Address
| 717 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
Telephone
| 1.412.566.2433 |
Email
| Information unavailable
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Web site
| www.chief.edu |
Region where the university is located
| Le Cordon Bleu is 1.2 hours away from
Youngstown, 2.4 hours from Altoona, less than 4 hours from Harrisburg, less
than 5 hours from Reading, 5.3 hours from Allentown, and 5.8 hours from
Philadelphia. Washington, D.C. is 4.7 hours away; Wilmington, DE is 5.8 hours
away; Trenton, NJ is 6 hours away; and New York, NY is 7 hours away.
The Pittsburgh
International Airport is 20 minutes away.
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University's characteristics, advantages, selling points, uniqueness, others
| Our culinary
programs are designed to help students pursue their passions and prepare them
for professional opportunities in the international culinary, pâtisserie and
baking, and hospitality industries.
Each
student receives a comprehensive, challenging education in classic culinary
techniques combined with modern innovations and the latest in global cuisine.
They learn through demonstration by chef instructors followed by hands-on
application. Curriculum includes important theoretical concepts, practical
application, and industry-relevant general education courses. Students also
benefit from smaller class size in a creative, supportive community.
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Year Established
| 1896 |
Total Enrollment
| Information unavailable |
International Student Population and Country of Origin
| Information unavailable |
Degree offered
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- Associate in
Specialized Technology
- Associate in
Occupational Studies
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Diploma
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Academic programs
| - Culinary Arts Program
- Pâtisserie and Baking Program
- Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Program
- Le Cordon Bleu Online Programs
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Non-Professional Cooking Classes
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ESL
| Information unavailable |
Programs for international student
| Information unavailable |
Estimated Annual Tuition (2012)
| - Culinary Arts Program: $39,250
- Culinary Operations: $24,550
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Hospitality & Restaurant Management Program:
$23,050
- Culinary Management: $49,600
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Estimated Board and Room (2012)
| Information unavailable |
Admission requirements for international student
| To be considered for
admission, first-time students and transfer applicants must fulfill the
following culinary school admissions requirements:
- Submit a complete application
form.
- Include the application fee with
the submission of your application.
- Submit attestation of high
school graduation or its equivalent.
- Participate in an admissions
interview arranged by a Le Cordon Bleu Admissions Representative.
- Prospective students whose native language is
not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL
or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission or arrival.
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Does school offer conditional admissions?
| Information unavailable
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On campus housing for international student (guaranteed/what is available for international student)?
| Each Le Cordon Bleu
campus offers a complimentary apartment locating service to help you secure a
place to live – by yourself or with one or more roommates. If you need help
finding a roommate, we can help you with that, too.
The Student Services office at your school can help
you find a furnished or unfurnished studio, one bedroom or two bedroom
apartment that suits your needs and price range. Many are within walking or
biking distance of our schools. Or we can provide you with information on
public transportation.
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Are international student eligible for financial assistance?
| Yes. Merit
scholarships are available.
Le Cordon Bleu offers
scholarship competitions including:
Future Chef of America
Competition
Over $250,000 in
scholarships from Le Cordon Bleu are offered.
- First Place $10,000
- Second Place $5,000
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Third Place $2,500
This is a competition
for high school seniors who submit an application and transcript, along with an
essay on why they want to be the next future chef of America. Ten finalists
from each participating school will compete in a culinary cook-off, where they
will demonstrate specific practical kitchen skills using only ingredients
designated in a provided ingredients and pantry list. Please contact us
for specific information on the scholarships or how to apply. Le Cordon Bleu
Culinary Market Basket Each of these
competitions offers $6,000 in scholarships at each participating campus.
- First Place $2,500
- Second Place $2,000
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Third Place $1,500
Qualified
participants submit an application along with an essay that passionately
demonstrates interest, desire and passion for wanting to become a chef. Ten
finalists, chosen by a school committee, will be asked to prepare items using
only the ingredients in a provided culinary market basket. Please contact
us for specific information on the scholarships or how to apply.
Le Cordon Bleu Pastry
Market Basket Each of these
competitions offers $6,000 in scholarships at each participating campus.
- First Place $2,500
- Second Place $2,000
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Third Place $1,500
Qualified
participants submit an application along with an essay that passionately
demonstrates interest, desire and passion for wanting to become a chef. Ten
finalists, chosen by a school committee, will be asked to prepare items using
only the ingredients in a provided pastry market basket. Please contact us
for specific information on the scholarships or how to apply.
Additional Scholarships:
Our schools offer a
variety of additional scholarships that can help you pay for part of your
education. Please contact us for information on available scholarships. |
Application Deadline
| Rolling admissions
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