Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School Accreditation & Licensure
What is Culinary School Accreditation and Why Does It Matter?
Accreditation is a very important part of choosing a quality school, especially those with a culinary arts curriculum. It's your assurance that the institution upholds standards set forth by an independent accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. In order to receive accreditation, a school must meet specific requirements and be approved by an official review board that certifies its strict adherence to the accrediting body's standards of academic and institutional criteria.
Institutional Accreditation
Each of the Le Cordon Bleu campuses is an accredited culinary school by one of the following: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, www.accsc.org; Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, www.acics.org; Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago is an accredited culinary school by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, a regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
Culinary School Program Accreditation and State Licensing
In addition to a school's institutional accreditation, each school or culinary college may have additional programmatic accreditation. All Le Cordon Bleu culinary schools are licensed in the states in which they operate.
ARIZONA
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1400 West Washington, Suite 260, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Additionally, the Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Associate of Occupational Studies and the 9-Month Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905. The School is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). This indicates that the School substantially meets or exceeds the stated criteria of education quality established by ACICS and approved by the USDE. The USDE recognition of institutional accreditation by ACICS, entitles the School to offer Title IV Financial Assistance to students who qualify. Individual programs may also be programmatically accredited by outside agencies. Programmatic accreditation may enhance employment opportunities or allow graduates to sit for some credentialing or licensure exams upon graduation. No one at the School, including my admissions representative, has made any representations or guarantees regarding accreditation other than what has been provided to me in writing by the School in the School Catalog and/or a separate disclosure.
CALIFORNIA
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Sacramento, California is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as a branch campus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin.
What You Should Know About Our State Re-Approval Although this institution was approved to operate by the former Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, our pending application for re-approval to operate has not yet been reviewed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. For more information, call the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at (916) 574-7720, or toll-free at (888) 370-7589, or visit its website at www.bppe.ca.gov.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, California (Los Angeles) is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and licensed by the State of California. Additionally, its Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905.
California Culinary Academy is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and licensed by the State of California. Its programs are accredited as follows: The Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905. The School is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). This indicates that the School substantially meets or exceeds the stated criteria of education quality established by ACICS and approved by the USDE. The USDE recognition of institutional accreditation by ACICS, entitles the School to offer Title IV Financial Assistance to students who qualify. Individual programs may also be programmatically accredited by outside agencies. Programmatic accreditation may enhance employment opportunities or allow graduates to sit for some credentialing or licensure exams upon graduation. No one at the School, including my admissions representative, has made any representations or guarantees regarding accreditation other than what has been provided to me in writing by the School in the School Catalog and/or a separate disclosure.
FLORIDA
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando, Florida is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399. The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts program and Associate in Applied Science Degree in Pâtisserie and Baking programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905. In 2008, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando was awarded as having exemplary programs by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Miami, Florida is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as a branch campus of Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399. The Associate in Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905. The School is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). This indicates that the School substantially meets or exceeds the stated criteria of education quality established by ACICS and approved by the USDE. The USDE recognition of institutional accreditation by ACICS, entitles the School to offer Title IV Financial Assistance to students who qualify. Individual programs may also be programmatically accredited by outside agencies. Programmatic accreditation may enhance employment opportunities or allow graduates to sit for some credentialing or licensure exams upon graduation. No one at the School, including my admissions representative, has made any representations or guarantees regarding accreditation other than what has been provided to me in writing by the School in the School Catalog and/or a separate disclosure.
GEORGIA
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta, Georgia is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and licensed by the State of Georgia. The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905.
ILLINOIS
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago, Illinois is an accredited culinary school by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago has been granted degree and operating authority by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The Associate of Applied Science in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905.
MASSACHUSETTS
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Boston, Massachusetts is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as a branch campus of Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh, PA and is approved to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, One Ashburton Place, Room 1401, Boston, MA 02108-1696. The School is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). This indicates that the School substantially meets or exceeds the stated criteria of education quality established by ACICS and approved by the USDE. The USDE recognition of institutional accreditation by ACICS, entitles the School to offer Title IV Financial Assistance to students who qualify. Individual programs may also be programmatically accredited by outside agencies. Programmatic accreditation may enhance employment opportunities or allow graduates to sit for some credentialing or licensure exams upon graduation. No one at the School, including my admissions representative, has made any representations or guarantees regarding accreditation other than what has been provided to me in writing by the School in the School Catalog and/or a separate disclosure.
MINNESOTA
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. It is licensed with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108 and approved by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, 30 West Mifflin Street, P.O. Box 8696, Madison, WI 53708-8986. The Associate in Applied Science in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Associate in Applied Science in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905.
MISSOURI
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in St. Louis, Missouri is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as a branch campus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin and approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
NEVADA
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as a branch campus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, AZ and is licensed by the Commission on Postsecondary Education in the State of Nevada. The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905. The School is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). This indicates that the School substantially meets or exceeds the stated criteria of education quality established by ACICS and approved by the USDE. The USDE recognition of institutional accreditation by ACICS, entitles the School to offer Title IV Financial Assistance to students who qualify. Individual programs may also be programmatically accredited by outside agencies. Programmatic accreditation may enhance employment opportunities or allow graduates to sit for some credentialing or licensure exams upon graduation. No one at the School, including my admissions representative, has made any representations or guarantees regarding accreditation other than what has been provided to me in writing by the School in the School Catalog and/or a separate disclosure.
OREGON
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Portland, Oregon is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and licensed by the State of Oregon. Its programs are accredited as follows: The Associate of Occupational Studies Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program and the Associate of Occupational Studies Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking Program are accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905.
PENNSYLVANIA
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. It is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (Registration #02-01-1622T) and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education. Its programs are accredited as follows: Associate in Specialized Technology in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts and Associate in Specialized Technology in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking programs are accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905. Associate in Specialized Technology in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking, and an Associate Degree in Specialized Business in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration, P.O. Box 400, Oxford, MD 21654.
TEXAS
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. It is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas. Its programs are accredited as follows: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Inc., Accrediting Commission, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32905.
Austin campus student policy regarding complaints.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Dallas is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as a branch campus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin. It is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.
Dallas campus student policy regarding complaints.
WASHINGTON
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Seattle, Washington is an accredited culinary school by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as a branch campus of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin and licensed by the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board under Chapter 28C.10 RWC and WAC 490-105.
Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the School’s grievance procedure which can be found in the Catalog. The school’s grievance procedure allows for the prompt resolution of grievances. For additional state contact information, please click here.