Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum but have read through many posts about these two schools but I'm just looking to get any further opinions and advice on these two schools. I currently live in Australia and am really interested in going abroad to further my studies in pastry. I've never been to either countries so I don't know what the living conditions are like either.
I've narrowed it down to two schools and here is what I've gathered:
ESCF - english pastry program
Pros:
- Renowned school
- The school has great connections which will be beneficial for internship placement
- Provides internship program great for getting experience and getting your foot through the door
- Positive reviews from many people
- Living in a place where pastry art originated from
Cons:
- language barrier living in paris (I don't speak french, I could learn but I would never be fluent within the time given)
- Completely different culture
- Judging from the program outline on the website, it doesn't seem as if I would be learning much about sugar, confectionary and chocolates. (Please correct me if you know other wise!)
- Course goes for 11 months
The French Pastry School
Pros:
- English speaking country
- The program (outlined on the website) seems to be very thorough and covers everything I wan't to learn
- Short 6 month program
- Great teachers
Cons:
- Doens't include internship or job placement (unlike ESCF)
- Not much information and reviews out there about this school.
Sorry for the long post, but if anyone has any information, recommendations or any advice about either of these schools, that would be really great! Thanks :)
