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<strong>2009</strong> <strong>Prospectus</strong> <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> Australia Pty Ltd • CRICOS Provider SA: 01818E NSW: 02380M 1The origin of the expression “<strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>” comes from the1578 Foundation of the Order of Knights of the Holy Spirit.The members of the order wore a medal suspended on a blue ribbonand their spectacular feasts became legendary. The expression“<strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>” was then later applied to mean an outstanding Chef.WELCOME<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>, one of the world’s most prominent organisations dedicatedto culinary, hospitality and tourism education, was founded in Paris in 1895.Today, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> has a presence in 15 countries with some 30 international schools locatedin North America, France, Great Britain, Japan, Korea, Australia, the Middle East and South America.The schools are attended by more than 22,000 students yearly from 75 different nations.Building on a tradition of excellence, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> is committed to the development of innovationand best practices in gastronomy, hospitality, and management. <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> honours itscommitment through an expanding international network of teaching, learning and research,conducted in conjunction with product and service development, and associated promotions.While an independent entity, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> also works collaboratively with industry, trainingand university partners to further ensure rigour, relevance, and exemplary enterprise.Over recent years, under the strong influence and direction of Mr. Cointreau, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>’sreputation for setting new benchmarks has extended from the culinary to an exceptional range ofbusiness programs. The Bachelor of Business and Masters degrees, with their focus on academicrigour and real-world practice, proudly take their place among them.Through established relationships with prestigious universities, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> has positioned itssuite of undergraduate and postgraduate awards to a niche and growing hospitality industry marketsector – international hospitality, hotel management, restaurant business and gastronomy.<strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong> has combined innovation and tradition to offer a range of entrepreneurial hospitalitymanagement degrees with its graduates becoming part of a great tradition of excellence inhospitality education, with credentials that set them apart from the competition in a demandingand ever-changing professional environment.André J. CointreauPresident, <strong>Le</strong> <strong>Cordon</strong> <strong>Bleu</strong>