In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu London:

• There are over 300 languages spoken in London
• London has the smallest statue – two tiny mice eating some cheese
• The Millennium Dome is the largest structure of its kind in the world
• London has over 170 Museums
• ‘The Knowledge’ is the toughest Taxi driver test in the world – the London black cabbie needs to know every street in central London. Like Bloomsbury Sq, exactly where Le Cordon Bleu London is located.

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Paris:

• Paris was founded in the 3rd century BC and was previously known as Lutetia
• There are over 1800 monuments and 173 museums in Paris
• The Paris Métro has 302 stations, the 4th largest public transport system in the world
• There are ten Statues of Liberty in France and five of them are in Paris
• There are 38 cities called Paris around the world, but only one Le Cordon Bleu Paris, situated right on the banks of the famous river Seine.

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Sydney:

• Sydney was officially founded on January 26th 1788
• The famous Sydney Opera House has 10,154 pipes in the Grand Organ and each one is named!
• The Bronze medals for the 2000 Olympics were made from melted down 1 and 2 cent coins
• The 48 contiguous states of the USA and Australia are very similar in size almost 8 million sq KM – or just under 5 million sq miles to you and me
• Sydney is not Australia’s capital city, but it is home of the first Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Australia, along with Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane…just to make your decision a little harder!

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa:

• Ottawa is located on the banks of three rivers – the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers
• Ottawa is the 7th coldest capital in the world, but also the sunniest city in Canada
• Ottawa is home to the longest ice skating rink according to the Guiness Book of World Records. The Rideau Canal Skateway is 7.8 km or 4.8 miles long
• There are 35 major festivals in Ottawa with the world-famous Canadian Tulip Festival, held every May
• Nearly 7.5 million people visit Ottawa each year
• The Ottawa campus is the only le Cordon Bleu Institute in North America

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand...

• New Zealand is located in the Southwestern Pacific and is comprised of two main islands (and a lot of tiny islands).
• The Maori are considered to be the first to settle New Zealand and their culture can be seen in everyday life. Most notable is the Haka, a war chant and dance that is used in sporting events and to honor those for their heroism.
• With 15,000 kilometers or 9,300 miles of coastline, water sports are popular with New Zealand dominating the premier yachting race, The Americas Cup.
• Kiwi Peter Jackson used New Zealand’s lush landscape to serve as the backdrop for his Lord of the Rings films.
• Due to its popularity with the film industry, Wellington is often referred to as Wellywood.
• Wellington was also called by Lonely Planet as the “The Coolest Capital in the World”.
• Sir Edmund Hillary who in 1953, was the first person to summit Mt Everest (as well as hit both Poles) was born in Auckland.
• Considered the father of Nuclear Physics, Nobel prize winner and Kiwi Ernest Rutherford’s research led to the splitting of the atom.
• Le Cordon Bleu in Wellington focuses on sustainability in sourcing products students use in classes.

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid:

• Madrid sits at the highest altitude of all European capitals – 2,188ft
• Madrid’s most famous, or infamous statues include their official symbol ‘El Oso y El Madroño’, which translates to ‘The Bear and The Strawberry Tree’ and the only statue of the fallen angel ‘Lucifer’ situated in the Retiro Park
• Madrid also has its share of Michelin rated restaurants, with over 17 stars alone
• Madrid’s climate is amazing, with the most cloudless days of any city in Europe – over 250 days on average
• Madrid is home to Le Cordon Bleu’s only school in Spain, and the third of our European Culinary Institutes with all courses taught in Spanish and English.

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Mexico:

• The Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitucìon) is the world’s 3rd largest square and it also turns into one of the worlds biggest ice skating rinks every winter..
• The tastes, smells and textures of traditional Mexican ingredients are an assault on the senses, especially the more exotic items such as maguey worms, ants and fried grasshoppers.
• Mexico City has had many nicknames in the past including “City of the Palaces”, “City of Hope” and “Capital in Movement”.

In case you needed a reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Peru:

• Almost half of tourists count “gastronomy” as a major factor in their decision to visit the country. It may happen that foodies outnumber hikers to Machu Picchu one day.
• Peruvian cuisine has influenced the cuisine of many countries around the world. Imagine Ireland without potatoes.
• Lima was called La Ciudad de los Reyes which is translated as "The City of Kings." It became the capital of Viceroy of Peru until Peru gained independence.

Today Peru has one of the most important cuisines worldwide with a great variety and richness of food, grains and fruits. At present we are the only University Le Cordon Bleu worldwide offering careers of 5 years and an Institute offering careers of 3 and 2 years. To learn more, click here.

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu in Brazil!

• The city is home to more than 30 parks and about 15 million square meters of green space.
• São Paulo has the biggest number of cultural attractions in South America, with 110 museums, 40 cultural centers, 80 libraries, 280 movie rooms and 160 theaters.
• Christ the Redeemer, the world-famous statue in Rio ranks as the fifth largest Jesus statue and the largest Art Deco statue in the world.

In case you need another reason or two study at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia!

• Kuala Lumpur is fondly known as KL, and its residents are known as KLites.
• Kuala Lumpur is the retail and fashion hub of Malaysia and boasts of more than 65 shopping malls, including the world’s fourth largest mall, 1Utama, which covers 5 million square feet.
• Malay Food, Chinese Food, Indian Food and Thai food are all common in Malaysia. Each ethnic group tends to eat foods associated with their group. Malays tend to favor things like spicy rice and curry, the Chinese like noodle and rice dishes and the Indians eat their curries as well as things like mutton stew.

In case you needed another reason or two study at Le Cordon Bleu Beirut!

• One of the main exports of Lebanon is jewelry. Authentic jewelry is one of the most exported goods from Lebanon to the world, especially other Middle Eastern countries.
• The country’s name is known to be the oldest in the world and has remained unchanged for over 4000 years.
• Lebanon has long maintained links with other parts of the world, which is why you can find elements in our food that have come from all corners of the globe.

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Instabul!

• You will find a mosque in every corner of Istanbul. It has a total of 3,113 mosques, maximum in Turkey.
• Istanbul is the only city in the world that’s half in Asia and half in Europe. The Bosporus strait which divides the two continents passes through Istanbul and is the link between Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.
• In operation since 1461, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the oldest and largest shielded markets in the world.

In case you need another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Seoul!

• Fashion and technology-forward but also deeply traditional, this dynamic city mashes up temples, palaces, cutting-edge design and mountain trails, all to a nonstop K-Pop beat.
• Rice has always been fundamental in Korean cooking and Korean life in general since it’s cultivation. The value of rice became so high that it was once used as currency and to pay taxes during the Three Kingdoms Period!
• Korea is one of the world’s largest consumers of garlic.
• There are over 100 flavors of kim-chi!

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Shanghai!

• Shanghai is known as “Oriental Paris”, Shanghai is one of the most vibrant cities in the world as well as a shopping and food paradise.
• A wide variety of cuisines can be found in the city and today Shanghai offers a myriad of culinary delights focusing on the traditions of major Chinese cuisine as well as Shanghai-Style western food.
• Shanghai cuisine emphasises the use of condiments and the importance of retaining the original flavours of the raw ingredients materials.

In case you needed another reason or two to study at Le Cordon Bleu Taiwan!

• The most used language is “traditional Mandarin”. Pretty close to “simplified mandarin”, the official language in China, but with a different writing.
• Khaosiung is the largest port city in Taiwan.
• A city of glamour, Khaosiung not only has unique features of mountain, sea, river, and port, but also possesses a rich culture and beautiful cityscape.

In case you needed another reason to study at Le Cordon Bleu Thailand...

• If you are a Broadway musical fan, you might remember the King and I, based on the memoirs of Anna Leonowens who was governess to the King of Siam in the 1860’s. Siam officially became Thailand in 1939.
• Known as the Land of Smiles, Thailand is considered the 13^th friendliest country in the world, but our staff will make you think it’s THE friendliest!
• Thailand, or Siam was once known as the Venice of the East when it was covered by canals with many houses built on stilts.
• A must visit are the floating markets where farmers and food vendors sell their wares from boats.
• Bangkok is one of the world’s most visited cities.
• Although Thailand is known for its street food culture, it boasts 27 Michelin-starred restaurants including Gaa, owned by LCB alumna, Garima Arora.
• Le Cordon Bleu Thailand also offers a course in Thai cooking.