École Ducasse

Since its foundation in 1999, École Ducasse has become an internationally renowned exponent of teaching culinary and pastry arts, driven by the vision and energy of the iconic Chef Alain Ducasse.

Now part of Sommet Education, the world-leading hospitality management education group, we are delighted to bring our French savoir-faire and knowledge in culinary and pastry arts to a wider audience.

École Ducasse ISH Gurugram Campus

At Indian School of Hospitality in Gurugram, the country’s first École Ducasse campus, you will receive a world-class education that allows you to pursue a thriving career in culinary and pastry arts.

With our campus serving as India’s international hub of learning, we offer articulation pathways to École Ducasse campuses in France, offering you the opportunity to experience an education that’s truly global.

Culinary Arts Diploma

duration:

12 months
3 months at École Ducasse
ISH Gurugram
+ 4.5 months at École Ducasse Paris

specialization:

Culinary arts

Including internship:

4.5 month

instruction language:

English

Where taught:

École Ducasse ISH Gurugram
École Ducasse Paris

overview

Discover the fundamentals of international cuisine during this highly immersive practical program. Train your senses, as we guide you through an incredible range of tastes and flavours.

Learn how to nurture an entrepreneurial spirit and acquire the skills needed to accelerate your career. Understand how to source the perfect products, prepare and cook them in the best ways possible. With demonstrations by renowned chefs and experts, you will apply traditional and modern techniques and discover the secrets to classic dishes from around the world.

program structure

Foundation Modules at ISH

  • • Introduction to Bakery Operations
  • • Fundamental Bakery Techniques
  • • Basic Cakes
  • • Fundamentals of Patisserie
  • • Food Safety & HACCP
  • • Restaurant Immersion
  • • Applied Mathematics and Software Tools
  • • Internship

Pastry Specialisation

French Pastry Arts Diploma (at École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) - Ducasse certification)

  • • Introduction to Culinary Operations
  • • Fundamental Culinary Techniques
  • • Basics of Indian Cuisine
  • • Food Safety & HACCP
  • • French Pastry Arts Fundamentals
  • • Chocolate & confectionery
  • • Ice cream
  • • Bread & viennoiseries
  • • Plated desserts
  • • Entremets
  • • Healthy desserts
  • • Petit fours & Travel cakes
  • • Croquembouche & buffet
  • • Food science
  • • Food photography
  • • French class
  • • Internship needed (8 weeks)
  • • Extra Internship (1+ 1/2 months)

Career Opportunities

The diploma allows students to pursue a diverse range of careers and excel in the segment of their choice. Some popular avenues for culinary arts graduates are:

  • - Professional chef
  • - Culinary entrepreneur
  • - Food nutritionist
  • - Food stylist
  • - Restaurant manager
  • - F&B manager
  • - Events and catering manager
  • - Product development manager
  • - Culinary consultant
  • - Research and Development (R&D) chef

Admission Requirement

The minimum eligibility to apply to École Ducasse India for diploma programs is as follows:

  • - Students should be at least 18 years old
  • - Students should have completed high school or graduation in any stream
  • - IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 46-59 / WPLN Level 5 or at least 75% in English in XIIth standard exams

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

intake dates and fees

Next intakes

March 2023
September 2022

Foundation Modules at École Ducasse ISH Gurugram Campus
INR 2,95,000

Culinary Arts Diploma at École Ducasse Paris
EUR 22,050

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

French Pastry Arts Diploma

duration:

12 months
3 months at École Ducasse
ISH Gurugram
+ 4.5 months at École Nationale
Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP)

specialization:

Pastry arts

Including internship:

4.5 month

instruction language:

English

Where taught:

École Ducasse ISH Gurugram
École Nationale Supérieure
de Pâtisserie (ENSP)

overview

A course designed for those who are passionate about French pastry arts and trendy desserts. Guided by experts, you will be taken on a sweet journey to discover unique textures, flavors and techniques, as well as the secrets of French pastry.

With applied theory spread throughout the program, you will acquire the skills to prepare and showcase your pastries.

This diploma program also offers an option to articulate to École Ducasse Paris, allowing you to experience an education that’s truly global.

program structure

Foundation Modules at ISH

  • • Introduction to Bakery Operations
  • • Fundamental Bakery Techniques
  • • Basic Cakes
  • • Fundamentals of Patisserie
  • • Food Safety & HACCP
  • • Restaurant Immersion
  • • Applied Mathematics and Software Tools
  • • Internship

Pastry Specialisation

French Pastry Arts Diploma (at École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) - Ducasse certification)

  • • Introduction to Culinary Operations
  • • Fundamental Culinary Techniques
  • • Basics of Indian Cuisine
  • • Food Safety & HACCP
  • • French Pastry Arts Fundamentals
  • • Chocolate & confectionery
  • • Ice cream
  • • Bread & viennoiseries
  • • Plated desserts
  • • Entremets
  • • Healthy desserts
  • • Petit fours & Travel cakes
  • • Croquembouche & buffet
  • • Food science
  • • Food photography
  • • French class
  • • Internship needed (8 weeks)
  • • Extra Internship (1+ 1/2 months)

Career Opportunities

The diploma allows students to pursue a diverse range of careers and excel in a specialisation of their choice. The career landscape for diploma graduates includes:

  • - Pastry chef
  • - Pastry design and decoration
  • - Chocolate making and confectionary
  • - Food research and development
  • - Photography and journalism
  • - Catering and events
  • - Culinary Entrepreneurhip

Admission Requirement

The minimum eligibility to apply to École Ducasse India for diploma programs is as follows:

  • - Students should be at least 18 years old
  • - Students should have completed high school or graduation in any stream
  • - IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 46-59 / WPLN Level 5 or at least 75% in English in XIIth standard exams

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

intake dates and fees

Next intakes

March 2023
September 2023

Foundation Modules at École Ducasse ISH Gurugram Campus
INR 2,95,000

French Pastry Arts Diploma at École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie
EUR 15,974

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

Culinary Arts Diploma

duration:

12 months
3 months at École Ducasse
ISH Gurugram
+ 4.5 months at École Ducasse Paris

specialization:

Culinary arts

Including internship:

4.5 month

instruction language:

English

Where taught:

École Ducasse ISH Gurugram
École Ducasse Paris

overview

Discover the fundamentals of international cuisine during this highly immersive practical program. Train your senses, as we guide you through an incredible range of tastes and flavours.

Learn how to nurture an entrepreneurial spirit and acquire the skills needed to accelerate your career. Understand how to source the perfect products, prepare and cook them in the best ways possible. With demonstrations by renowned chefs and experts, you will apply traditional and modern techniques and discover the secrets to classic dishes from around the world.

program structure

Foundation Modules at ISH

  • • Introduction to Culinary Operations
  • • Fundamental Culinary Techniques
  • • Basics of Indian Cuisine
  • • Food Safety & HACCP
  • • Restaurant/Culinary Immersion
  • • Applied Mathematics and Software Tools
  • • Internship

Culinary Specialisation

Culinary Arts Diploma (RNCP certification “Chef de partie specialized in gastronomic restaurant” + Ducasse certification)

  • • Restaurant Immersion
  • • Final evaluation
  • • Management of business unit
  • • Internship needed for certification (13 weeks)
  • • Extra Internship (1 week)
  • • Culinary Arts Fundamentals
  • • Bistronomy & traditional cuisine
  • • Contemporary cuisine
  • • Mediterranean cuisine
  • • Natural & healthy cuisine
  • • Pastry Arts Fundamentals

Career Opportunities

The diploma allows students to pursue a diverse range of careers and excel in the segment of their choice. Some popular avenues for culinary arts graduates are:

  • - Professional chef
  • - Culinary entrepreneur
  • - Food nutritionist
  • - Food stylist
  • - Restaurant manager
  • - F&B manager
  • - Events and catering manager
  • - Product development manager
  • - Culinary consultant
  • - Research and Development (R&D) chef

Admission Requirement

The minimum eligibility to apply to École Ducasse India for diploma programs is as follows:

  • - Students should be at least 18 years old
  • - Students should have completed high school or graduation in any stream
  • - IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 46-59 / WPLN Level 5 or at least 75% in English in XIIth standard exams

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

intake dates and fees

Next intakes

March 2023
September 2023

Foundation Modules at École Ducasse ISH Gurugram Campus
INR 2,95,000

Culinary Arts Diploma at École Ducasse Paris
EUR 22,050

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

French Pastry Arts Diploma

duration:

12 months
3 months at École Ducasse
ISH Gurugram
+ 4.5 months at École Nationale
Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP)

specialization:

Pastry arts

Including internship:

4.5 month

instruction language:

English

Where taught:

École Ducasse ISH Gurugram
École Nationale Supérieure
de Pâtisserie (ENSP)

overview

A course designed for those who are passionate about French pastry arts and trendy desserts. Guided by experts, you will be taken on a sweet journey to discover unique textures, flavors and techniques, as well as the secrets of French pastry.

With applied theory spread throughout the program, you will acquire the skills to prepare and showcase your pastries.

This diploma program also offers an option to articulate to École Ducasse Paris, allowing you to experience an education that’s truly global.

program structure

Foundation Modules at ISH

  • • Introduction to Bakery Operations
  • • Fundamental Bakery Techniques
  • • Basic Cakes
  • • Fundamentals of Patisserie
  • • Food Safety & HACCP
  • • Restaurant Immersion
  • • Applied Mathematics and Software Tools
  • • Internship

Pastry Specialisation

French Pastry Arts Diploma (at École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) - Ducasse certification)

  • • French Pastry Arts Fundamentals
  • • Chocolate & confectionery
  • • Ice cream
  • • Bread & viennoiseries
  • • Plated desserts
  • • Entremets
  • • Healthy desserts
  • • Petit fours & Travel cakes
  • • Croquembouche & buffet
  • • Food science
  • • Food photography
  • • French class
  • • Internship needed (8 weeks)
  • • Extra Internship (1+ 1/2 months)

Career Opportunities

The diploma allows students to pursue a diverse range of careers and excel in a specialisation of their choice. The career landscape for diploma graduates includes:

  • - Pastry chef
  • - Pastry design and decoration
  • - Chocolate making and confectionary
  • - Food research and development
  • - Photography and journalism
  • - Catering and events
  • - Culinary Entrepreneurhip

Admission Requirement

The minimum eligibility to apply to École Ducasse India for diploma programs is as follows:

  • - Students should be at least 18 years old
  • - Students should have completed high school or graduation in any stream
  • - IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 46-59 / WPLN Level 5 or at least 75% in English in XIIth standard exams

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

intake dates and fees

Next intakes

March 2023
September 2023

Foundation Modules at École Ducasse ISH Gurugram Campus
INR 2,95,000

French Pastry Arts Diploma at École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie
EUR 15,974

For more information on Admission requirements please contact us.

Alain Ducasse on campus

Inaugurating the Ecole Ducasse ISH Gururgam Campus

The Ecole Ducasse team in our new culinary complex

Mr. Vir Sanghvi and Chef Alain Ducasse

With our culinary students

Students at Ecole Ducasse India

Mr. Dilip Puri & His Excellency, Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to India

Multi-Michelin starred chef Alain Ducasse inaugurates India’s first École Ducasse campus

Glimpses of Alain Ducasse recently inaugurating the first École Ducasse campus in India. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of our founder and CEO, Dilip Puri and Élise Masurel, the Managing Director of École Ducasse. École Ducasse in India takes forward the vision of Alain Ducasse and encourages students to be entrepreneurs, managers and citizen chefs. The Alain Ducasse visit to India certainly marks a milestone for culinary education in India, and the industry at large. During the events on campus, Chef Alain Ducasse spoke to Vir Sanghvi, interacted with students, and shared his thoughts on the latest culinary trends!

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