The NSW Minister for Education and Training, Verity Firth, has signed a ten year, $100 million contract with French culinary identity Andre Cointreau, cementing the state’s reputation as a provider of world-class hospitality training.
Ms Firth said Monsieur Cointreau’s Le Cordon Bleu culinary school will continue to partner with TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute offering internationally recognised qualifications.
“The culinary school at the Northern Sydney Institute attracts more than 700 enrolments a year, with a high percentage of students coming from overseas."
“The contract includes a commitment to introduce a new Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management) degree program next year, including an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management."
“Students are attracted by globally recognised qualifications achieved through programs setting new standards in hospitality and the culinary arts."
“It will reinforce TAFE NSW’s status as a preferred destination for hospitality education."
“When combined with the quality of Australia’s fresh produce, wine and lifestyle, the appeal to domestic and overseas students is no surprise."
“I congratulate TAFE and Le Cordon Bleu on the success of their partnership since 1996, and am confident that the new contract will enhance the arrangement even further."
The Le Cordon Bleu culinary school at Ryde is the largest in the world and has graduated more than 4,000 culinary arts students since 1996.
Le Cordon Bleu originated as a Parisian school in 1895 but is now a global network of 26 schools in 15 countries.