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Become a Master of the Culinary Arts!

If you have a desire for cooking, a passion for food, and an interest in French cuisine – this program is right for you!

As a student within the CUISINE PROGRAM at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa, be prepared to learn and be inspired by our Master Chefs as they teach you all you need to know about classic culinary techniques, the art of platter-presentation and the imagination behind excellent menu preparation.

We aim to prepare our students to not only be confident in themselves but in their skills as they move forward in their careers within the culinary arts. Our students and graduates have an advantage of specializing in French cuisine made possible through the study of famous Le Cordon Bleu recipes!
Students have a choice between enrolling for a Certificate program or Diploma program.

Register Now to enroll for our next semester in JANUARY 2010.

For more information, please visit the links below or download our campus brochure.

Program Curriculum:


Level 1: Basic

You will be introduced to classic cuisine skills and techniques— knife handling and care, hygiene and sanitation, classic knife cuts, cooking methods, food preparation, mise en place, palate training, and commonly used French terms.


Level 2: Intermediate

This level is an in-depth study of French regional cuisines, ingredients, classifications and origins. It also explores seasonings and flavors appreciation in French classic cuisine, while focusing on the further development of your professional skills and introducing you to more advanced techniques including butchery, organization, food costing, production, and presentation from platter to plate.

Level 3: Superior

The final course focuses on the current evolution of French techniques and your personal mastery of classic and contemporary cuisine. The course culminates with an exam where you will be required to prepare technical dishes and an original dish based on the contents from a basket of mystery ingredients.

In recognition of the need for real-world experience, our Superior students who achieve and maintain a standing average of 80% are offered the opportunity to train in our application-restaurant bistroCordonbleu. We recognize this as a vital step in which our students learn client-relations, meal preparation and dining room service – giving them that added edge upon graduation.

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Diploma program:

The Cuisine Diploma program comprises of all 3 levels – Basic, Intermediate & Superior. The program is offered throughout the Academic year and takes 9 months in total to complete. Students must successfully complete all three levels to earn a diploma.

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Certificate Program:

The Cuisine Certificate program allows students to enroll and complete each level - Basic, Intermediate & Superior, at their own pace. Each level takes 3 months to complete. Students who successful complete each level are awarded a Certificate.

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