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When people think of France, many probably picture a Parisian woman carrying a baguette as she hurriedly walks in the morning, right? At Le Cordon Bleu, one of the world's three most prestigious culinary schools, you can steadily build your skills—from the basics of French pastry and baking to the advanced pastry chef level where you can fully showcase your creativity.
What sets Le Cordon Bleu apart from any other school is the environment where you can observe a chef's process from start to finish and refine your skills through repeated practice and hands-on trainingThis is it. Pursue your dream of becoming a pastry chef in Paris, the birthplace of bread.
What makes this project special
■ This project will be conducted in English and in French.
English proficiency requirement ★★★☆☆
Basic listening and speaking communication skills are required to participate in the course curriculum. Language ability can be further developed over the semester.
■All classes are taught by the chefs in French and interpreted into English.
Because classes are conducted in French, students studying French will find this helpful for improving their French skills.
■ The regular class hours for this project are 8:00 AM–3:30 PM.
Weekend classes may vary depending on the timetable of the classes participants attend and the curricula of the participating chefs.
■ Each course in this project is Basic / Intensive / Superior It is divided into three stages.
Basic
Essential for making a variety of desserts such as cakes, bread, and pies how to make dough에 대해서 배우게 됩니다. 케이크시트에 쨈, 크림, 버터등을 바르는 마스킹과 케익이나 도넛에 색을 입히거나 윤기가 나도록 해주는 글레이징을 하는 방법도 익히게 됩니다. 또한 실습을 통해서 제과과정을 하나하나 단계별로 익혀나갈 수 있습니다.
Intensive
You will learn more advanced baking techniques than in the Basic course and master them through multiple practical sessions. You will also learn to use various ingredients, such as fruits and nuts, on desserts, cakes, and pies made by various baking methods how to decorate을 배우게 됩니다. 초콜릿 만들기의 기초 과정인 temperingand dippingYou will learn about these; tempering means converting liquid chocolate into a solid form, and dipping means immersing tempered chocolate into another liquid. Through practice you will learn to make desserts skillfully and practice your own creative decoration techniques.
Superior
Using the skills learned in the beginner and intermediate courses, you will learn to bake and decorate more advanced desserts. In this course, you will also your own original creationsYou will be able to create your own original pieces. You will study and practice creative desserts, such as chocolate art made entirely from chocolate and sugar craft.
* At least apply three months in advanceis required to participate.
- After the regular course, the school provides a 2-month internship opportunityso participants must have a certain level of French before taking part in the internship. The range of internship opportunities increases with French proficiency, so participants are advised to prepare their French in advance.
- Classes are A total of 9 monthsis conducted 3 monthsEach semester, which runs for 3 months, the curriculum continues from the Basic Course to the Intensive Course. Participants may apply for classes every 3 months.
Not included items
- Round-trip airfare
- Visa fees
- Individual travel insurance fee
- Accommodation and meals during the project period
- Other local living expenses
Founded in 1895Le Cordon Bleuis a culinary school with over 100 years of tradition and experience, offering the world's top premium curriculum.
Among them, Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France enjoys a worldwide reputation and produces outstanding professional chefs every year.Each year, students from about 40 countries visit to learn traditional French cuisine, giving them the opportunity to improve their culinary skills and make many friends from around the world.
Participants are free to choose accommodation within the Florence area near their internship location according to their personal preferences and budget.
For project participants who have difficulty finding accommodation,
Korea Gap Year can recommend accommodation (guesthouses/hotels, etc.) near the internship location.
1. Homestay
Foreign students can live with a local family in the country where they are staying and learn the country's culture and language. Living with the family allows them to improve their language skills through communication and to understand the lifestyle, values, and cultural practices of the local people.
2. Guesthouse
A guesthouse is an accommodation where the kitchen, bathroom, and showers are shared. Rooms may be assigned as 4-person rooms or 6- to 8-person rooms, with several people sharing a single room. When traveling briefly to another country, travelers often stay in guesthouses and exchange stories and travel information with various other travelers during short encounters.
3. Apartment share
An apartment share is a type of accommodation where international students rent a house together—usually about 5–6 people—and live communally. Depending on the condition of the house, you may choose a private room or share a room with one roommate. Unlike a homestay, it is not a family setting; housework such as meals, cleaning, and laundry is shared among the housemates. It offers the advantage of allowing you to live with friends from various countries.
Region:France, Paris
Paris, France’s flagship city visited by millions of tourists each year, is a cultural and tourist center globally recognized for its high-end food culture and abundant works of art. Wherever you travel in France you can taste each region’s distinctive dishes, and you can also enjoy world-class fashion and museums.
It also boasts world-famous cultural landmarks that captivate visitors worldwide, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Champs-Élysées.A stroll along the Seine to view the Eiffel Tower at night will also be an unforgettable, wonderful memory.
■Destination Overview
1. Cannes
A prestigious seaside city in southern Provence! Cannes is the city that hosts the Cannes Film Festival, one of the world’s three major film festivals. Every May, famous stars from around the world gather in Cannes for the festival. It is an upscale seaside city where tranquil, leisurely beaches are easy to find. Outside the Cannes Film Festival period, it’s a place where vacationers enjoy a relaxed and peaceful time. If you feel tired of everyday life,why not take some time for yourself in Cannes?
2. Eiffel Tower
When the Eiffel Tower was first built, many Parisians called the massive iron structure ugly and argued it should be demolished. Over time it has become the landmark most associated with Paris. Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, the roughly 300-meter-tall Eiffel Tower offers stunning views both from the distant perspective of the Palais de Chaillot and from its own observation decks, where the Parisian nightscape creates another unforgettable memory.
3. Bordeaux Winery Tour
The combination of French cuisine and a glass of wine! How about leaving the somewhat hectic city and visiting small French villages to learn about wine? A winery is a place where grapes are cultivated and the harvested grapes are aged to make wine. Take a winery tour in the French regions and taste the area’s unique wines. Sampling wine at a winery and spending a night in a château where French nobility once stayed will create an unforgettable memory.
- Adults aged 18 and over
- Individuals able to communicate in basic English
- Those who have studied pastry and baking at prestigious schools worldwide- Those who dream of becoming world-class pastry chefs
-Food service and food-related occupationsIndividuals aspiring to pursue these careers
- Those who want to make the sweetest cakes in the world
- Those who want to experience the pride of French cuisine firsthand
■ The participation period for this project is 3 months.
■ Participation fee
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* For popular projects, there may be no TO, so Please apply quickly to secure a spot.
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship (▶ View details)
■ Installment Payment Guide
If you have difficulty paying in full,make a 500,000 KRW registration depositand pay the remaining balance within 2 weeks. Based on the date the registration fee was paid,the process to confirm project participation will proceed, during which we will check availability and TO. To participate on your preferred dates and duration, securing a spot quickly is important! (No refunds once participation is confirmed)
*However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for the remaining payment may vary depending on the circumstances.
■ Early bird discount andUrgent applicationInformation
All Gap Year projects require standard processing procedures and a gap year preparation period, sowe recommend applying at least 3 months before the project start date.and,as a rule, you should apply no later than 2 months before.However, in unavoidable circumstances or if you need to join a project urgently, by paying an additional fee for the urgent application service, we will assist with the fastest possible processing procedures.
*We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is still basic time required for communication with local organizations and confirmation of participation, and since all procedures are processed the same as regular participants,participants who join via the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teamand are required to do so.
**Participants who apply 180 days before the start date can receive an early bird discount.
***The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries related to the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Included:Automatic registration for Gap Year missions and notes / All OT materials provided immediately upon confirmation of participation / Additional placement of urgent staff / Support for document preparation if needed, etc.
*If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >>Go to Naver Date Calculator
**Note: For super-urgent applications, there may be no available TO depending on local circumstances, and further procedures will proceed according to the Gap Year refund policy.Also,Participants are responsible for any problems arising from their lack of cooperation.
■Estimated other expenses(per week)
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Item |
Details and Remarks |
Amount |
Category |
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Round-trip airfare (including TAX) |
Varies depending on the flight |
Approximately 800,000–1,300,000 KRW (estimated) |
Not included |
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Visa issuance fee |
Visa application and issuance fees |
Approximately 300,000 KRW (estimated) |
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Individual travel insurance fee |
Varies by insurer and duration |
Approximately 200,000 KRW (estimated) |
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Airport fee |
- |
- |
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Local living expenses |
Accommodation and meals during the project period |
Approximately 300,000–500,000 KRW (estimated) |
* Airfare may vary depending on the flight.
* Local living expenses are based on average estimates and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
* Participants' travel expenses and personal spending money are not included.
■Estimated local prices
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Accommodation |
Per night |
Meals |
Per meal |
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Guesthouse |
About30,000won expected |
Local meal |
About 7,000won expected |
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Hotel |
About100,000won expected |
Restaurant |
About 20,000won expected |
*Estimated local prices are based on average standards and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
