Domestic Applications
and
FEE-HELP

English language proficiency

Applicants that hold Australian citizenship are deemed to have met the English language proficiency through English as their first language. Holders of a permanent residency visa must meet the English language requirements as outlined in the international entry requirements.

How to apply

Please visit How to Apply for a detailed explanation on how to apply for your chosen course.

Enrolment

Once the applicant has received their Letter of Offer, they must return the Acceptance Form along with relevant fees to be paid and evidence of any outstanding conditions being met. When the Admissions Office have received this information a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be issued that includes details on orientation and a pre-arrival guide.

Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by Academic Services. All approved credit is detailed on the Letter of Offer and tuition fees reduced to reflect the credit awarded.

An applicant can apply to defer their commencement to the next intake for personal and compassionate reasons. Any fees paid as part of their acceptance will also be transferred to the next intake.

All tuition fees are listed on the application form, other fees associated with the acceptance include the toolkit and uniform fees required as part of the course.

Program tuition fees are listed on the Le Cordon Bleu Australia Application form of program overview for each course. For a full summary of additional fees applicants may be subject to, please visit Schedule of Fees.

Student and campus services

There is a dedicated Student Services team located at each campus which serves as the point of contact for students during their course of study.

Le Cordon Bleu students also have access to a wide range of services at each campus which normally includes cafeteria, student common areas, counselling, library/computing services, learning assistance, services for students with disabilities and welfare services.

Centrelink administers student assistance payments of Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) and Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) for students enrolled in Australian educational institutions. To find out more about available student assistance programs and your eligibility to access support, please visit Human Services.

Further information on accommodation options for each campus is available on our website.

Financial assistance

Le Cordon Bleu Australia offers an annual scholarship program to Australian and international students, and industry/media professionals. Scholarships range from $5,000 to $30,000 and apply to study programs across the Culinary Arts, Hospitlaity and Gastronomy. Please visit Domestic Applicant or International Applicant for further information on scholarships available.

FEE-HELP

To apply for a FEE-HELP loan, you will need a Tax File Number (TFN) and a 'Request for FEE-HELP Assistance' form which can be obtained by contacting or visiting the Le Cordon Bleu FEE-HELP Administrator at your chosen Le Cordon Bleu office. Before you sign and submit your form you are strongly advised to read the FEE-HELP information booklet on StudyAssist Website.

To be eligible for this loan scheme you must:

• Be studying with an approved FEE-HELP provider (in your case Le Cordon Bleu)
• Meet citizenship and residency requirements
• Enrolled in an eligible unit of study by the census date for that unit; and
• Have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.

The Le Cordon Bleu Australia is an approved FEE-HELP provider for the following programs:

Adelaide

• Master of International Hospitality Management
• Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)
• Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management)

Sydney

• Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)
• Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management)

Perth

• Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Convention and Event Management)

How to apply for fee help

To apply for a FEE-HELP loan, you will need a Tax File Number (TFN) and a ‘Request for FEE-HELP Assistance’ form which can only be obtained by contacting or visiting the Le Cordon Bleu FEE-HELP Administrator at the Adelaide Campus Le Cordon Bleu office. Before you sign and submit your form you are strongly advised to read the FEE-HELP Information for 2016 booklet on StudyAssist website.

The form will ask you to provide your TFN. If you don’t have a TFN you can give the FEE-HELP Administrator a ‘Certificate of Application of TFN’. This certificate is available from the Australian Taxation Office after you have applied for a TFN.

Where and when to submit completed 'Request for FEE-HELP' assistance forms

Completed ‘Request for FEE-HELP Assistance’ forms must be submitted with the required supplementary documentation to the Student Services Department at your chosen campus.

Submissions must be made on or before the relevant administrative date which is listed on the Schedule of tuition fees, EFTSL values and CENSUS dates for each program (refer to the section on FEE-HELP Policies and Other Resources for further information).

Please note that if you fail to either submit a completed form or pay the tuition fees for your study program on or before the administrative date, you risk an administration fee (late fee) of $150.

FEE-HELP policies and other resources

• Review Procedures for reconsidering Commonwealth Assistance decisions (FEE-HELP)

• Schedule of tuition fees, EFTSL values and CENSUS Dates for 2020, Semester 1:
  • Master of International Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Convention & Event Management)

• Schedule of tuition fees, EFTSL values and CENSUS Dates for 2020, Semester 2:
  • Master of International Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Convention & Event Management)

Student Profile

Le Cordon Bleu welcomes approximately 1000 new students to our Culinary Programs, 300 new students to our Bachelor of Business degree programs and 100 new students to our Master programs each year.

International students come from many different countries around the world such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Taiwan, India, France, Korea, Brazil, UK, South Africa, Israel, Seychelles, Mauritius, Oman, Mexico, Peru, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Russia and more.

We welcome the diversity of nationalities and view it as an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in different cultures in preparation for their career in a culturally diverse industry of hospitality.

Further Information

For further information on Le Cordon Bleu Australia programmes and courses, please visit https://www.cordonbleu.edu/australia/programmes/en

Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with Le Cordon Bleu Australia general and academic policies which includes the Student Selection and Admission policy and information on appeals and grievance processes.

Further information can also be accessed via the TEQSA national register and the QILT website.