French Pastry Arts Diploma
Study at the world’s best culinary training instituion
You’ll graduate with an outstanding package of knowledge and skills, ready to forge a career in the pastry industry or to follow your own entrepreneurial pathway.
French Pastry Arts Diploma
| Duration | 22 weeks |
| Instruction Language | English |
| Campus | École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie |
| Internships | 8 weeks (optional) |
| Next Intake Date | 11 Jan 2027 24 May 2027 30 Aug 2027 |
This 22-week diploma combines practical pastry arts instruction with teaching modules dedicated to managerial and entrepreneurial topics. It is perfectly suited to ambitious pastry chefs, entrepreneurs and career changers.
Summary
An immersion in the pastry arts that will power your career
Taught in English at our world-famous École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP), this highly popular diploma program comprises 80% hands-on pastry arts training, complemented by field visits and enhanced masterclass demonstrations by influential pastry chefs, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France and World Champions.
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Course Structure
Weekly practice overview
Acquire skills that will last a lifetime with 100% hands-on training
With this program you sharpen your expertise through doing, working with your own ingredients and your own utensils.
Professional grade kitchens
Our kitchen labs are equipped with the best available technologies.
Small group training
With strictly capped class sizes our chef trainers can support and guide you every step of the way.
Develop crucial career skills
Just a few of the pastry skills you’ll learn are baking doughs and biscuits, preparing macaron fillings, and preparing and using icings.
Career-boosting program features
Your Diploma program incorporates these features designed to boost your knowledge and network.
Theoretical module – Food Science
A 22-hour taught module designed to enhance your knowledge of food science.
Food photography course
Learn the secrets of photographing food in this intensive course featuring 8 hours of hands-on instruction.
Masterclass
Enhance your mastery through an interactive masterclass led by a recognized chef.
Field trip
Experience the industry close-up and validate your learning with a curated field trip.
French language classes
Polish your French language skills with 44 hours of interactive academic classes.
École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie
With us, you’ll develop your skills in kitchen labs that are perfectly set up for hands-on, small group practical training. You’ll have the environment and tools to practice at a professional level from day one.
Internships
Our internships are designed to give students a genuine head start in their careers.
Many receive multiple offers, providing the freedom to choose placements that truly match their interests and professional goals.
From École Ducasse to…?
Use your Diploma program to open these career pathways and more. Where will your qualification take you?
Entrepreneur
Start a patisserie or restaurant with full control of brand, menu, and operations, or build businesses like catering or online pastry sales.
Pastry chef
A specialist in the creation of desserts, baked goods, and confections with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency.
Pastry consultant
A specialized role providing expert guidance to pastry businesses in areas such as pastry menu development, production systems, cost control, and quality improvement.
Caterer
An entrepreneurial or salaried role engaged with planning, preparing, and delivering food and beverage services for events while managing logistics, staffing, and client requirements.
Pastry operations manager
Oversees daily operations, staff, quality control, and profitability within a pastry production environment.
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