Globally recognized culinary school
Voted the World’s Best Culinary Training Institution for the past 3 years.
École Ducasse is a culinary school with a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching culinary and pastry arts.
From our home in France we train and develop the citizen chefs, entrepreneurs and industry leaders of tomorrow.
Our Programs
Bachelor Degrees
For High school leavers seeking the highest standards of formal training in culinary or pastry arts.
Duration
3 Years
Essentials
Intensive programs ideal for recent graduates and ambitious chefs looking to step up in the industry, as well as business owners and passionate amateurs.
Duration
8 Weeks
Diplomas
For ambitious chefs looking to refine their skills to the highest industry standard and gain real-world experience, business owners and committed career changers.
Duration
From 8 to 22 Weeks
Expert Diplomas
Professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience seeking to enrich their skills and techniques in order to advance their career or entrepreneurial project.
Duration
7 Weeks
Online Learning
Discover our first 100% online pastry program
Duration
From 3 to 6 months fully flexible
Bachelor Degrees
For High school leavers seeking the highest standards of formal training in culinary or pastry arts.
Duration
3 Years
Essentials
Intensive programs ideal for recent graduates and ambitious chefs looking to step up in the industry, as well as business owners and passionate amateurs.
Duration
8 Weeks
Diplomas
For ambitious chefs looking to refine their skills to the highest industry standard and gain real-world experience, business owners and committed career changers.
Duration
From 8 to 22 Weeks
Expert Diplomas
Professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience seeking to enrich their skills and techniques in order to advance their career or entrepreneurial project.
Duration
7 Weeks
Online Learning
Discover our first 100% online pastry program
Duration
From 3 to 6 months fully flexible
Bachelor Degrees
For High school leavers seeking the highest standards of formal training in culinary or pastry arts.
Duration
3 Years
Essentials
Intensive programs ideal for recent graduates and ambitious chefs looking to step up in the industry, as well as business owners and passionate amateurs.
Duration
8 Weeks
Diplomas
For ambitious chefs looking to refine their skills to the highest industry standard and gain real-world experience, business owners and committed career changers.
Duration
From 8 to 22 Weeks
Expert Diplomas
Professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience seeking to enrich their skills and techniques in order to advance their career or entrepreneurial project.
Duration
7 Weeks
Online Learning
Discover our first 100% online pastry program
Duration
From 3 to 6 months fully flexible
Discover our two campuses in France
École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie
Yssingeaux, France
Recently enhanced and extended, ENSP has cemented its position as the global benchmark school dedicated to the arts of pastry-making, baking, chocolate-making, confectionary and ice cream.
École Ducasse Paris Campus
Paris, France
Our Paris Campus occupies a purpose-built, 5,000 sq. m space in the smart Parisian suburb of Meudon. From technical kitchens to co-working spaces, it offers everything a student needs under one roof.
Experience the vision and values of Chef Alain Ducasse.
Guided by the culinary philosophy of our founder, Alan Ducasse, every École Ducasse program delivers chef-led learning that blends tradition, innovation and consideration for the world around us.
Our Alumni
In Michelin star restaurants, beloved neighborhood patisseries and across the professional culinary world, you’ll find École Ducasse alumni shaping the future of gastronomy with discipline, creativity and mastery of their art.
The numbers that add up to culinary excellence
Our students learn in world-class kitchens and graduate with knowledge and skills that set them apart. At École Ducasse, mastery translates to measurable success.
98% employability rate
Our award-winning education is a proven career launchpad.
90+ Nationalities represented on campus
Enhance your intercultural fluency and discover techniques and traditions from every corner of the world.
12-18 students per class
Capped class sizes mean more faculty support and guidance as you learn.
10,000 alumni worldwide
Be part of an ever-expanding global community of citizen chefs and entrepreneurs.
Our Programs
Bachelor Degrees
For High school leavers seeking the highest standards of formal training in culinary or pastry arts.
Duration
3 Years
Essentials
Intensive programs ideal for recent graduates and ambitious chefs looking to step up in the industry, as well as business owners and passionate amateurs.
Duration
8 Weeks
Diplomas
For ambitious chefs looking to refine their skills to the highest industry standard and gain real-world experience, business owners and committed career changers.
Duration
From 8 to 22 Weeks
Expert Diplomas
Professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience seeking to enrich their skills and techniques in order to advance their career or entrepreneurial project.
Duration
7 Weeks
Online Learning
Discover our first 100% online pastry program
Duration
From 3 to 6 months fully flexible
Bachelor Degrees
For High school leavers seeking the highest standards of formal training in culinary or pastry arts.
Duration
3 Years
Essentials
Intensive programs ideal for recent graduates and ambitious chefs looking to step up in the industry, as well as business owners and passionate amateurs.
Duration
8 Weeks
Diplomas
For ambitious chefs looking to refine their skills to the highest industry standard and gain real-world experience, business owners and committed career changers.
Duration
From 8 to 22 Weeks
Expert Diplomas
Professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience seeking to enrich their skills and techniques in order to advance their career or entrepreneurial project.
Duration
7 Weeks
Online Learning
Discover our first 100% online pastry program
Duration
From 3 to 6 months fully flexible
Bachelor Degrees
For High school leavers seeking the highest standards of formal training in culinary or pastry arts.
Duration
3 Years
Essentials
Intensive programs ideal for recent graduates and ambitious chefs looking to step up in the industry, as well as business owners and passionate amateurs.
Duration
8 Weeks
Diplomas
For ambitious chefs looking to refine their skills to the highest industry standard and gain real-world experience, business owners and committed career changers.
Duration
From 8 to 22 Weeks
Expert Diplomas
Professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience seeking to enrich their skills and techniques in order to advance their career or entrepreneurial project.
Duration
7 Weeks
Online Learning
Discover our first 100% online pastry program
Duration
From 3 to 6 months fully flexible
