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École Ducasse is a network of schools founded in 1999 by multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse, dedicated to the transmission of outstanding French expertise and excellence in culinary and pastry arts.
École Ducasse runs three schools in France – Paris Studio, Paris Campus and École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie, as well as international schools withManila Campus in the Philippines, Gurugram Campus in India and Nai Lert Bangkok Studio in Thailand. All are united by a desire to share a passion for gastronomy with seasoned professionals as well as food enthusiasts, career changers and students. This broad portfolio of programs aims to meet all training needs: from short programs for experts or food enthusiasts to intensive two, four, or six-month programs, to three-year undergraduate programs and bachelor’s degree in culinary and pastry arts.
Since its creation in 1999, the school’s mission has been to share and pass on Alain Ducasse’s philosophy and passion. Always at the cutting edge of food trends, the newly-created Paris Campus opened in September 2020. Located in the Parisian suburb of Meudon, this ultra-modern, 5,000 sq. m campus offers programs specializing in both culinary and pastry arts.
Designed for culinary enthusiasts and amateur cooks, École Ducasse – Paris Studio is a unique venue in Paris’ 16th district. Originally designed as a living space, each room is intended to make everyone feel at home. The Studio offers a variety of courses – from amateur-level to advanced – allowing for a deep dive into the world of Alain Ducasse. Courses include cooking lessons, study days, pastry lessons, and various workshops (cocktails, wine tasting and mixology). The teaching is done by experienced chef-instructors, pastry chefs and sommeliers who have trained alongside Alain Ducasse.
For more than 35 years, ENSP has been an acclaimed school both in France and internationally, for pastry, baking, chocolate, confectionary and ice cream professionals. Founded in 1984 by the Confédération des Pâtissiers, the school has continued to grow, becoming an iconic destination in the world of pastry arts. Located in the heart of the Château de Montbarnier in Yssingeaux, in the Haute-Loire region, the school combines heritage and modernity with a unique homey atmosphere.
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Les Roches ranks 4th of the World’s Higher Education Institutions for Hospitality and Leisure Management
Crans-Montana (Switzerland), Marbella (Spain), 23 March 2023 — Les Roches ranks 4th worldwide and 3rd in Switzerland for higher education institutions in Hospitality and Leisure Management in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on March 22nd.
The QS World University Rankings classify the world's best universities according to subject. Its objective is to support aspiring students in identifying the world's top institutions in their chosen field of interest.
This year the QS World University Rankings analysed over 16.4 million unique published papers to rank 1597 institutes across 54 subjects in 5 broad subject areas creating over 18,300 ranked entries.
Les Roches has progressed significantly both in terms of Academic (+1.9) and Employer reputation (+1.7). A recognition that matches the 5 employment opportunities that Les Roches students get right on graduation day.
Carlos Díez de la Lastra, CEO of Les Roches, expresses, “We are very happy, this ranking is a recognition of our achievement as a team and as an institution as we are consistently striving for excellence with innovation and entrepreneurship at the heart of our DNA. We are designing undergraduate and graduate educational experiences centered on the development of tomorrow's conscientious entrepreneurs, with the integration of digital education strategies and novel technology leading us to academics oriented towards sustainability and innovation. We nurture values of multiculturalism, openness, and inclusivity. This is an outstanding recognition by employers of our approach to talent development as a community.”
About Les Roches
Les Roches is a Swiss institution focused on creating the innovative and entrepreneurial minds of tomorrow. Founded in 1954, Les Roches offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Hospitality and Tourism Management following the Swiss model of education. With campuses across Switzerland and Spain; a student body of more than 100 different nationalities, the institution provides students with a unique culturally diverse experience. As of 2021, Les Roches also has an academic alliance with the Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) with a partner campus in Gurugram (Delhi NCR).
Part of Sommet Education, worldwide leader in hospitality education, Les Roches is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). For more information, visit Les Roches.
