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Duration:

Diploma (Three certificates)

Intakes per year:
January, April, July and October

Language:
Spanish // English (simultaneous translation system through earphones)

Schedule:

Standard (2-4 days, 6h/day, Mon - Sat)
Intensive (5-6 days, 6h/day, Mon - Sat) Only Basic and Intermediate Certificate

The Pastry Diploma of Le Cordon Bleu Madrid is a nine-month programme consisting of three certificates: Basic, Intermediate and Superior. This is the most interesting option for students who want to gain training in the shortest possible time. This programme is taught in English and in Spanish.

The duration of the course is 30 weeks. Usually, students have two demonstration sessions and two practical sessions of three hours each per week. The classes may take place from 8.30 to 21.00. They also have the possibility of taking the Basic Certificate with the intensive schedule, during and the weekend schedule.

Many students decide not to enrol directly for the Diploma and prefer to start from the Basic Certificate. Once it is completed, you may continue with the Intermediate and Superior levels to obtain the Diploma. Students will obtain a certificate for each of the levels taken and will be awarded the Diploma in Pâtisserie when all three levels are completed. 

Programme details

  • Pastry Basic Certificate
    • Inner workings of a professional kitchen & teams
    • Basic creams & their derivatives
    • Different types of meringues
    • Biscuits & petit fours
    • Basic doughs & their technical uses
    • Basic sponge cakes
    • Piping bag work: handling, uses & decorating techniques
    • Introduction to classic French pâtisserie
  • Pastry Intermediate Certificate
    • Restaurant-style desserts & plating
    • Boutique-style cakes & tarts
    • Assorted viennoiserie
    • Assorted glazing techniques
    • Introduction to bonbon making
    • Cake decorating techniques
    • The secrets of macarons
    • Confectionery
    • Chocolate tempering & different techniques
  • Pastry Superior Certificate
    • Restaurant-style desserts & plating
    • Boutique-style cakes & tarts
    • Assorted viennoiserie
    • Assorted glazing techniques
    • Introduction to bonbon making
    • Cake decorating techniques
    • The secrets of macarons
    • Confectionery
    • Chocolate tempering & different techniques
    Superior Pâtisserie Certificate
    • Plating Haute Cuisine restaurant-style desserts
    • Modern cakes
    • Mignardises & petit fours
    • Chocolate & pulled sugar: artistic sculptures/showpieces
    • Advanced chocolate techniques
    • In-depth bonbon making techniques
    • Culinary terminology
    • Viennoiserie workshop
    • Gluten-free & vegan pâtisserie
    • Molecular pâtisserie
    • Development of personal creativity
  • TERMS DATES & APPLY

    Term Dates & Prices

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    2024
    Jul 1, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024 ( Intensive , in Spanish , English )
    21,250.00€
    Aug 26, 2024 - Mar 29, 2025 ( Intensive , in Spanish , English )
    21,250.00€
    Oct 1, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025 ( Standard , in Spanish , English )
    21,250.00€
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    Grand Diplôme® is currently the most complete and renowned culinary programme. It consists of the Cuisine Diploma (Basic, Intermediate and Superior Certificates) and the Pastry Diploma (Basic, Intermediate and Superior Certificates)

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Testimonials

  • Inés-Henriques-Da-Silva
    If I had to analyse my career up until today, my biggest step was the decision to quit the banking and come to learn to Le Cordon Bleu and, after that, starting my own business, which has been a lifelong dream of mine. Le Cordon Bleu has really given me the confidence and the knowledge I needed to launch into this industry and to bake pastry with a different touch.
    Inés Henriques Da Silva
  • Tomas-Eduardo-Bravo
    For me, being a student at Le Cordon Bleu has been a really big opportunity, to be part of this prestigious school and of a select group of students has been an honour. My advice to those considering studying at Le Cordon Bleu is, simply, to not overthink it, if they want to start a career in the gastronomical industry, for me, this is their best choice.
    Tomás Eduardo Bravo
  • Siliang-Wang
    It is clear that I would recommend Le Cordon Bleu Madrid. I have already recommended it to my friends to come and study, because if you want to learn French cuisine and French pastry, it is a very professional school. The teachers are very good, that's why the experience for me is very beautiful.
    Siliang Wang (China)
  • nikita
    I would recommend studying at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid to all those who want to improve their culinary skills, as it is one of the best schools in the world.
    Nikita Baranov (Rusia)
  • manuel-morais
    It is a great program and a great complement for those who want to pursue the dream of working in cuisine in the near future
    Manuel Morais (Portugal)
  • yogesh
    For me the Spanish cuisine is very different from what I was used to and that's why I was interested. I would recommend all my friends to study at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid
    Yogesh Kumar Mishra (India)
  • Nathalie-Obregón
    Anyone who is thinking about studying cooking has to consider doing it at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid, as it is one of the best cuisine schools in the world.
    Nathalie Obregón (Canada)
  • estefany
    Studying at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid has allowed me to acquire the bases to be a good professional of gastronomy.
    Estefany Rodríguez (Venezuela)
  • testimonio-nydia
    My advice to all those who want to study , cuisine is that they work hard, practice, be humble and have an open mind to accept criticism of the mistakes they can make.
    Nydia Montes (Mexico)
  • catalina-gomez
    The advice I would give to those who want to study at this school is that, if the really like to cook or to bake, if the really think the gastronomical world is for them, then don’t be afraid and enrol because, even though it will demand a lot of hard work and lots of effort, they won’t regret it, if this is your passion this is the ideal place to study.
    Catalina Gómez

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