About Program
Designed for all levels, career changers, and aspiring pastry professionals, the Ritz Escoffier Pastry Diploma offers a complete immersion into the art of French pastry-making.
The program includes three progressive levels—Introductory (6 weeks), Intermediate (5 weeks), and Advanced (3 weeks)—covering essential techniques from classic doughs and creams to modern plated desserts and boutique creations. Each level combines chef-led demonstrations with hands-on practice and culminates in a practical exam.
Upon completion of all three levels, trainees earn the Pastry Diploma. The 14-week course (420 hours) also offers the opportunity for a 4-week internship in the Ritz Paris pastry laboratory, subject to availability.
Instruction is in French with English translation simultaneously.
Program Highlights
- Complete your pastry training with our three-level program—Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced—covering classic and modern French techniques.
- Learn through hands-on practice with chef-led demonstrations, followed by immediate practice, and no written exams—skills are validated through practical assessments.
- Experience an optional 4-week internship in the Ritz Paris pastry laboratory, subject to availability.
- Receive personalized attention and close mentorship in small class sizes, with a maximum of 8 students per class.
- Combine the Pastry and Cuisine Diplomas to earn the prestigious Ritz Escoffier Culinary Arts Diploma.
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If you talk to anyone that has ben to Paris, they will likely tell you that it felt magical. There is something exceptionally different in Paris; it could be the twinkling of the Eiffel tower every night, the smell of fresh bread wafting through the streets at all hours, the abundance of art, or the sheer beauty of Les Jardins. This city will leave you awe-struck.
