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Ducasse Education, Paris:
Founded by the legendary, award-winning chef Alain Ducasse, Ducasse Education is a leading culinary school in France, situated in Argenteuil, near Paris. We provide intensive summer and year-round culinary programs for international students and French students. Taught in English and French by top-level chef instructors, our cooking courses combine hands-on training with applied theory and demonstration classes to teach you excellent culinary and baking skills.

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In addition, our internship programs give you the opportunity to see what life at an authentic French restaurant is really like. Our culinary programs are suitable for international culinary arts students, professional chefs, beginners, and career changers who seek excellence in culinary arts.

Intensive Culinary Programs for International Students:
Our comprehensive programs cover all of the essential functional culinary skills. In addition, they provide in-depth knowledge of products, seasonal availability, nutritional value, appropriate preparation methods, health & safety aspects, and applicable technologies.

Culinary Arts Programs – Taught in English or French:

• Culinary Arts Diploma Program:  6-month skills-building training + 3-month internship in a French restaurant 

• Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts:  3-year culinary arts & management program with two 5-month internships

• Bachelor Degree in Pastry Arts:  3-year culinary arts & management program with two 5-month internships

Professional Programs – Taught in English only:

• Expert Diploma in Culinary Arts Program:  3-month skills-building training + 3-month internship

• French Pastry Arts Diploma Program:  6-month skills-building training + 2-month internship.

• Expert Diploma Program in French Pastry Arts: 2-months training & 1-month optional internship.

• French Chocolate & Confectionery Program:  2-month skills-building training + 1-month internship.

• French Bakery Arts Program:  2-month skills-building training + 1-month optional internship.

• French Pastry Campus:  2-month skills-building training + 1-month optional internship.

• Short-term / 2 Month Culinary Programs
- CULINARY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- FRENCH PASTRY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- GREEN GASTRONOMY ESSENTIALS
- FRENCH BAKERY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- FRENCH CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONARY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- FOODIES & ENTREPRENEURS
- ARTS OF SERVICE & SOMMELIER ESSENTIALS

Student Testimonial:
"The small class size allowed for close interaction with chef instructors. We used the best products, and made interesting recipes. I found each day to be a unique and rewarding challenge."
- Christian, USA, Practicing Chef