Pastry Arts Training School in France

Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Pâtisserie:
The L’École Nationale Supérieure de la Pâtisserie in Yssingeaux, in the Haute-Loire department, in southeast France near Lyon is a highly acclaimed pastry arts school run by the best Chefs in the world. We are a historic school with 25 years of experience in training the best Pastry Chefs in the world. We train as many as 1,200 professionals, students and amateurs every year and are recognized by the Bakers and Pastry Chefs as a leading school.

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Over 50 instructors visit the school every year leading to an experienced network of Pastry Chefs receiving their qualifications through us. Many have won the « Meilleur Ouvrier de France » prize.

- Pastry Campus Winter / Summer (2 months): A two month certificate program taught in English about French Pastry fundamentals.

Come and discover the art of pastry and bakery in a unique and comfortable environment in France. You will share your passion with participants from all over the world. During two months, you will be taught by the best pastry chefs. They will provide the best knowledge from the fundamental bases to the latest trends. The ENSP Summer Pastry Campus will spur your creativity and make you thrive in the marketplace !

- 6-month French Pastry fundamentals diploma course
A brand new program specially designed for foreign students who want to learn the French Pastry fundamentals within 6 months. Students who complete the program will receive an ENSP diploma which is a passport to join the best pastry teams worldwide. ENSP will welcome only students with real and strong motivation to become a pastry chef. All the courses are taught in English. Fluency in written and spoken English will be required.
The curriculum is based on the French CAP program (the national reference for pastry chefs).

- 4-day intensive Advanced Pastry classes

Facilities:
5 specialized pastry kitchens - chocolate, pastry, baking, sugar, catering
An amphitheater -  high-tech equipment, seating 80
A restaurant - 110 seats
A hotel with 30 rooms - located in the castle
On-campus activites - tennis, biking, swimming pool, fitness center library, internet

Background:
1984 Creation of the school by the French Association of Pastry Chefs
2007 Takeover by Alain Ducasse et Yves Thuriès
2008 Complete renovation of the facilities