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Le Cordon Bleu

United Kingdom • Founded 1931

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: cordonbleu.edu

Overview

Founded: 1931
Institution Type: College

Le Cordon Bleu London is the London school of the international Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute, tracing its origins to 1931, when former Paris students Rosemary Hume and Dione Lucas opened L'Ecole du Petit Cordon Bleu in London under licence from the Paris school.

The school has operated under the Le Cordon Bleu name for most of the period since, moving premises more than once as it grew. It now teaches culinary arts, patisserie, wine studies and hospitality management through diploma, certificate and degree programmes, including the Grand Diplome, drawing on the group's worldwide network of campuses.

Location & Contact

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Academic Details

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Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 340
Female Students: 245

Programs Offered

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8 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Diploma 8 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Scholarships open to students attending universities in the United Kingdom are listed below.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Le Cordon Bleu

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    Browse the programme catalogue

    Le Cordon Bleu's catalogue includes 8 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

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    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Le Cordon Bleu's admissions process.

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    Get your documents ready

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    For undergraduate study, apply centrally through UCAS (ucas.com), listing Le Cordon Bleu as one of your choices. For postgraduate study, apply directly through Le Cordon Bleu's own admissions portal at www.cordonbleu.edu.

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    Reach out and track your application

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Le Cordon Bleu

Concise answers to common questions about Le Cordon Bleu.

In what year was Le Cordon Bleu established?

Le Cordon Bleu was founded in 1931 (approximately 95 years ago).

Where can I find Le Cordon Bleu?

The institution is located in London, United Kingdom.

How many students does Le Cordon Bleu have?

The institution has a student body of 340.

Where can I learn more about Le Cordon Bleu?

Le Cordon Bleu's official website is www.cordonbleu.edu.

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