In November 2022, Kiwi Education visited one of the best Culinary Schools in New Zealand, located in Wellington. We saw with our own eyes what the school looks like, the fully equipped classrooms and kitchens, and of course, we had the chance to talk with the teachers (French chefs) and managers. We were delighted to take part in a High Tea ceremony and to see the wonderful results of the current students’ work.

Le Cordon Bleu is a French school founded in Paris in 1895. Today, it is a global brand represented in 20 countries around the world, with around 40 schools under the Le Cordon Bleu name. Its graduates work in the world’s best restaurants as head chefs, pastry masters, and managers.

Новая Зеландия предлагает уникальную возможность обучиться в Le Cordon Blue тем студентам, кто имеет стремление и желание учиться кулинарному искусству и мастерству у высококлассных французских поваров. После окончания образования студенты получают мировой диплом, который позволяет трудоустроиться в любой точке мира. 

The school is located in the central part of Wellington. The campus includes state-of-the-art kitchens, demonstration classrooms, and spacious areas for high-quality learning. The school also has a small in-house restaurant where High Tea ceremonies, lunches, and dinners are held for visitors.

Students study in a warm New Zealand atmosphere under the guidance of experienced professional chefs. During their studies, students not only complete theoretical courses but also gain extensive practical skills. Wellington, being the capital, has a huge number of restaurants and cafés where students can easily find part-time work while studying.

Watch the school’s promo video to experience the atmosphere:

The school offers the following programme:

Master of Applied Hospitality Management – 18 months

NZQF (Level 9), Credits: 180

• Duration: 1 year on campus, 6-month internship

• 3-year Post-Study Work Visa after graduation

• Opportunity to apply for dependent visas and bring your family (work visa for partner and student visa for child)

• Tuition fee: 55,000 NZD

• Two intakes: February and August

Requirements:

• IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, management, or hospitality, with a minimum average grade of B- at Level 7 (or higher)

• Degrees in other fields may also be considered if the applicant has at least 3 years of relevant hospitality experience at a supervisory level

More details about the programme are available on the school’s website.

Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Business – 3 years

NZQF (Level 7), 360 credits (120 per year)

• Weekly hours: approximately 30–35 hours

• Two intakes per year: February and August

• Tuition fee: NZD $29,300 per year

• Fees include: 2 chef uniforms, pastry and culinary toolkit, all ingredients, course materials, exams, graduation.

Entry requirements:

• Age 17+

• IELTS Academic score (or equivalent test) of 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 5.5

More details about the programme are available on the school’s website.

Excellence Scholarship

A merit-based scholarship of 15% is available for international students.
It is awarded for the 2nd and 3rd years of study, provided that the student achieves an overall grade of 80 or above in both the 1st and 2nd years of the programme.

• To apply, students must complete the scholarship application form and submit a statement of purpose (motivation letter).
• The scholarship is not limited by the number of recipients; it is awarded based on academic performance. ✅

Diplôme de Cuisine

• Programme duration: 9 months (3 × 10 weeks)

• Weekly hours: approximately 22 hours

• 4 intakes per year: January, April, July, October

• Tuition fee: NZD $41,000 per year

• Fees include: 1 chef uniform, pastry and culinary toolkit, all ingredients, course materials, exams, graduation.

Entry requirements:

• IELTS score 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0

• Age 16+

More details about the programme are available on the school’s website.

Diplôme de Pâtisserie – 9 months

• Programme duration: 9 months (3 × 10-week certificates in Basic, Intermediate & Superior Pâtisserie)

• Weekly hours: approximately 30 hours

• 4 intakes per year: January, April, July, October

• Tuition fee: NZD $41,000 per year

• Fees include: 2 chef uniforms, a pastry and culinary toolkit, all ingredients, course materials, exams, and graduation

Entry requirements:

• IELTS score 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0

• Age 16+

More details about the programme are available on the school’s website

Diplôme Avancé Culinaire in Cuisine or Pâtisserie (9 months)

• 6 months on campus with a 3-month internship programme

• Intakes: January, April, July, October

• Tuition fee: NZD $29,500 per year

Entry requirements:

• IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0

• Successful completion of an NZQF Level 4 programme (or equivalent)

• Age 16+

More details about the programme are available on the school’s website. 

To start the application process, contact us by filling out a short form. ✅