tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post92112557837361290..comments2023-08-09T18:01:33.600+02:00Comments on Girl Cook in Paris.: Ecole Gregoire Ferrandi - ESCF - Culinary Arts School in Paris - Part 1girlcookinparishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018226498388441368noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-51871858808470591342014-05-09T02:47:00.484+02:002014-05-09T02:47:00.484+02:00Hello Diane,
I find your story very interesting
...Hello Diane,<br /><br />I find your story very interesting <br /><br />I was searching for any information about la ferrandi entry exam for le bachelor restaurateur. <br /><br />I recently got married to a french chef and moved to paris leaving my studies in dubai . <br /><br />I learnt french in 2010 and obtained level b2 from alliance francaise abudhabi but never practiced it after that but I think I could manage basic conversations and small readings yet i am not sure if I could pass la ferrandi entry exam<br /><br />I am a bit worried and afraid I will not be accepted because of my poor french language skills! <br /><br />I am extremely passionate about cooking and sure am hundred percent motivated but could this weak point affect my acceptance into the school and what is the entry exam like? Is it like a regular university placement test ? <br /><br /><br />Thanks alot for taking the time.for reading this and hope to hear from you soon <br /><br /><br /><br />haidar<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-70493709951903056162013-12-06T13:40:39.102+01:002013-12-06T13:40:39.102+01:00Hello Diane, I have some questions: Is very hard t...Hello Diane, I have some questions: Is very hard to get accepted by the school? How does they choose who goes? Will the school help me find an apartment?Paulonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-90917900843294958362012-09-14T20:34:49.740+02:002012-09-14T20:34:49.740+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.girlcookinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018226498388441368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-90420010371435307842012-09-09T22:52:29.093+02:002012-09-09T22:52:29.093+02:00i have 2 questions. the first is about living arr...i have 2 questions. the first is about living arrangements; does the school help you find an apartment? a roomate? and the internships; is that something you have to find yourself or does the school find one for you if you need that? How much help would they give someone who has never been to france and doesn't speak french? <br />thanks in advance for your helpnizensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-53777969938135708352012-09-01T15:09:10.356+02:002012-09-01T15:09:10.356+02:00 Hello Keep up with the excellent posts. Thanks Hello Keep up with the excellent posts. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-60605690042154689932012-06-21T00:10:20.773+02:002012-06-21T00:10:20.773+02:00It's very informative to read this Blog.
Can ...It's very informative to read this Blog.<br /><br />Can I ask if anyone completed FERRANDI's "Summer Short Couse"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-61720168183136228112012-05-03T15:01:55.277+02:002012-05-03T15:01:55.277+02:00Hi there...
Just a little hello- I was just googli...Hi there...<br />Just a little hello- I was just googling ESCF to link it to my blog and came across yours...<br />I went to Ferrandi in fall of 2004. Seems like forever ago.. but the memories are vivid. It was such a great experience. I'm looking forward to perusing your blog. Are you still in Paris? <br />Best,<br />Wendywendy@chezchloehttp://wendyellenthomas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-17000316179832992462012-02-21T01:05:22.737+01:002012-02-21T01:05:22.737+01:00Funny, I also am in the process of changing career...Funny, I also am in the process of changing careers from water treatment into pastry. I am about to finish my AS in Pastry Arts in San Antonio, but am looking to expand upon that knowledge in France. <br /><br />A chef that I am interning with just graduated from the program at this school and said that it was great. <br /><br />Thanks for the info.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-4979996341341970992011-11-29T15:31:09.718+01:002011-11-29T15:31:09.718+01:00Thank you so much for all this practical informati...Thank you so much for all this practical information. I'm attending to the Intensive French Cuisine program. I was considering also Cordon Bleu and but by now I made no regrets to have chosen Ferrandi, seems like you had a great time during your time there, good to know now I'm going on February! <br />RegardsAnnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-12713948038224806082011-09-12T21:23:54.322+02:002011-09-12T21:23:54.322+02:00Hello! I'm a South African! I went to France ...Hello! I'm a South African! I went to France for 5 days now in September. Had an appointment with Stephanie Curtis. She took me for a tour in the school and answered most of my questions. I applied for the 2012 February Intensive Bilingual Pastry program. I'm quite nervous about the whole story. Anyone out there going there also going for the same thing??? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-11493367017185632382011-04-08T11:57:55.341+02:002011-04-08T11:57:55.341+02:00from my own personal experience and a few others, ...from my own personal experience and a few others, Ferrandi is known for its limited intake. So just have a back up plan and don't be disappointed if your placed on the waiting list.<br /><br />ps its a real possibility that you can get an internship with pierre hermes (with or without ferrandi)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-19224373705425615752011-04-07T18:17:04.123+02:002011-04-07T18:17:04.123+02:00Dear Diane, Its been very insightful reading your ...Dear Diane, Its been very insightful reading your posts, i am from India and am considering joining the pastry program at Ecole Gregorie Ferrandi in the 6 months certificate program. I was hoping if you could tell me how the program is? Also Pierre Herme has been my single most inspiration, and my sole reason to consider the course. Do you think i could possibly get a chance to see his sessions or intern at his shop. <br /><br />I would be delighted to see a reply from you. <br />Thanks and regards<br />ArpithaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-25041529002454044452011-04-07T18:06:46.683+02:002011-04-07T18:06:46.683+02:00Dear Diane, Its been very insightful reading your ...Dear Diane, Its been very insightful reading your posts, i am from India and am considering joining the pastry program at Ecole Gregorie Ferrandi in the 6 months certificate program. I was hoping if you could tell me how the program is? Also Pierre Herme has been my single most inspiration, and my sole reason to consider the course. Do you think i could possibly get a chance to see his sessions or intern at his shop. <br /><br />I would be delighted to see a reply from you. <br />Thanks and regards<br />ArpithaArpithahttp://arpitha.harish@hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-38470641990191704972010-08-25T22:58:36.895+02:002010-08-25T22:58:36.895+02:00Dear Anonomous, You are absolutely correct -- I w...Dear Anonomous, You are absolutely correct -- I went through the Cuisine program, and therefore can't speak to the pastry program at Gregoire Ferrandi.<br /><br />Dear Jade, Sorry it's taken so long to respond....it's been busy! I think the prepa way might be a good way to go if your french is up to speed. You'll get a true insiders perspective into the field & culture...but you should really talk to both program administrators to compare & contrast them both....and then make an informed decision. good luck!girl cook in parishttp://girlcookinparis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-8876636247495761032010-08-25T20:54:54.346+02:002010-08-25T20:54:54.346+02:00Hi! Great post. However, your recommedations are a...Hi! Great post. However, your recommedations are all based on cuisine program. When it comes to Pastry Arts, how does this schools & Ferrandi measure up. Coz i know different schools have different strengths for various program. Do u happen to know? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-47457967906230640102010-06-01T00:03:04.023+02:002010-06-01T00:03:04.023+02:00Hello Everyone !!! I have applied to the Sept. 20...Hello Everyone !!! I have applied to the Sept. 2010 program as well but have not heard if I have been accepted or not. I am an American and I am a little nervous about the move to Paris. Is anyone else who has applied coming from America as well? Would love to talk and maybe see what you are planning on doing about living/working in Paris. Thanks :)LISIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09193484962569488393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-44187541626968346552010-02-17T22:19:43.563+01:002010-02-17T22:19:43.563+01:00Hi Andrea,
I am planning to apply for the Cuisine...Hi Andrea,<br /><br />I am planning to apply for the Cuisine Program for Sept 2010. Good luck on your app! Did you send all the materials in yet?<br /><br />Let me know how it goes! And, hopefully see you there! :)Jade Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833256800073843763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-66641065568676390802010-02-13T01:14:00.021+01:002010-02-13T01:14:00.021+01:00Hi Diane,
Thanks so much for your reply. I will d...Hi Diane,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your reply. I will definitely keep you posted. I have a question, though, regarding your Q&A section.<br />Did you do the CAP and then the Sup exam? Is it 3 years in total?<br />The thing is, I am fluent in French and want to (hopefully) work in France so I feel that perhaps going straight for the CAP is better (since it is required to be taken to work in France, right?) and then do the Sup after.<br />I spoke with Stephanie Curtis who told me that since I spoke French I could do the Prepa first, and then do the CAP. What are your thoughts on this?Jade Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833256800073843763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-30562672971785824932010-02-10T12:25:36.711+01:002010-02-10T12:25:36.711+01:00Hi Jade, My response would be: ABSOLUTELY!! Sen...Hi Jade, My response would be: ABSOLUTELY!! Send it as it is. Depending on how many others are trying to apply, prior experience in the field will be more or less important...but you'll never know unless you give it try & send it off! The sooner, the better. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you! Let me know how it goes. all the best, dianegirlcookinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018226498388441368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-9690531087646053602010-02-10T11:42:11.819+01:002010-02-10T11:42:11.819+01:00Hi Diane,
Loved your post on ESCF! I too am plann...Hi Diane,<br /><br />Loved your post on ESCF! I too am planning on applying for September 2010, an am quite excited! <br /><br />I don't have concrete professional experience and my resume is based on communications/non-profit work, with some experience in a restaurant but mostly bartending work.<br /><br />Is it ok to send this resume meshed together, even if it's not really related to the culinary arena?<br /><br />Best,<br />JadeJade Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833256800073843763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-23892136609263483962010-01-15T09:40:53.889+01:002010-01-15T09:40:53.889+01:00I'm a little behind on responding...if you'...I'm a little behind on responding...if you're still interested, here it goes:<br /><br />Hi Joshua, You might expect the pay range in Paris to be somewhere around 1100€ - 2200€ per month on a net basis (this means after all social charges, etc are taken out). The french & US taxmen will try to grab something after that as well. The higher end of the range is for experienced people.<br /><br />Hi ArtSchool, Thanks for visiting! Good luck with your art studies or art creation!<br /><br />Hi Leli, The living costs in Paris are variable. If you find someone to share an apt with, you will do much better. To live alone, you can find small apts for around 500 - 1000 euros per month; food & other living expenses are about the same except there currency exchange impacts to consider. It is possible to find cheap food & restos in Paris...despite all the high end places that everyone talks about! Housing can get pretty dicey at the lower end...just to warn you! But at the same time, you might get lucky & find a low cost rental that is nice. Good luck in Sept!girlcookinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018226498388441368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-49916606403631331202010-01-15T01:35:46.288+01:002010-01-15T01:35:46.288+01:00Hi Diane, thank you so much for this valuable info...Hi Diane, thank you so much for this valuable info. I am planning to attend the school sept 2010. I have one question. How much does it cost for a student to live in paris mensually?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br /><br />marcelalelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415206371035244986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-9721612841190210932009-11-25T06:55:13.730+01:002009-11-25T06:55:13.730+01:00Nice blog! Paris is one of the best place about Ar...Nice blog! Paris is one of the best place about Art and Culture. Hope there should be more informations..<br /><br />Check one other great school in paris here- http://www.atelieralupi.com/art-holiday-france.htmArt Schoolhttp://www.atelieralupi.com/art-holiday-france.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-44314713131072633082009-10-20T00:23:59.982+02:002009-10-20T00:23:59.982+02:00If I may ask about how much would you think I woul...If I may ask about how much would you think I would make if I had about a year and a half of experience working in a bakery, then going to Ferrandi, and after Ferrandi looking for a good solid job in France.<br /><br />Also if it's no issue may I ask about how much you made when you finished at Ferrandi and got your first job as a pâtissier and how much you make now.Joshuanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528779633149315448.post-3602174553794174622009-10-16T09:42:11.721+02:002009-10-16T09:42:11.721+02:00Hi Victor, I did several small internships during...Hi Victor, I did several small internships during the little breaks (school vacation) - that lasted 1 or 2 weeks. I didn't get paid for these short stints. I probably learned more than I contributed. I also did a 3 month internship....and I didn't get paid for that either. Other people in my class chose places where they got paid a little something. I agreed to work for free because I wanted the experience at a particular restaurant. With an internship, there's kind of an "agreement" between the employer & the student...the student provides labor to the restaurant and in exchange, the restaurant has an "obligation" to teach the student. For it to be a "good internship", it needs to be a reciprocal arrangement. Something to keep in mind.<br /><br />Yes, students can find part-time paying jobs in France. I don't think it even has to be in the restaurant business. There's a limit if I understand correctly - something like 20 hours. You can work with your student visa, even if you're a foreigner. This is my understanding.girlcookinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018226498388441368noreply@blogger.com