Gap Year Courses
If you are considering taking a year out before university, our Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts might benefit your university application next year, however if you would prefer a shorter course that will enable you to earn money whilst travelling abroad, cook amazing meals for your friends, and learn a valuable skill that will be with you for life, then our shorter courses are an exciting and fun way of starting your year out!These courses are still taught by our team of experienced chefs and teachers, and our graduates are in high demand from some of the worlds leading ski chalet and yachting agencies.
Class sizes never exceed 10 students per group and the focus is on learning core skills, and having fun along the way!
Cordon Bleu Certificate (1 term)
• internationally recognised Cordon Bleu qualification
• highly valued by ski companies and other gap year employers
• variety of demonstrations, theory and practical classes
• full day wine course taught by a Master of Wine
• contemporary and traditional recipes
• continuous assessment, practical and theory exams
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Essential Skills (4 weeks)
• certificate of attendance
• excellent for gap year students
• recognised by ski and leisure companies
• demonstrations and practical classes
• no exams
• contemporary and traditional recipes
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Beginners (1 or 2 weeks)
• an introduction to good food and healthy eating
• demonstrations and practical classes
• especially popular with 6th form and university students
• no exams
"...the skills taught by Tante Marie are ideal for our working environment i.e. an up-market chalet operator employing well-honed dinner party cooks (who, equally important, are also sensible,
well-rounded individuals with a strong work ethic and ability to 'last the pace' over a long & tiring season)." Gareth, Simply Morzine