Le Cordon Bleu Shanghai Culinary Arts Academy, is the first of the brand’s campus in China.

“[It] is a building designed and featuring state-of-the-art kitchens and classroom facilities”

The school has welcomed an inaugural class of 90 students, and will teach a variety of programmes in the culinary field.

These include its signature programme, The Grand Diplôme, in addition to Cuisine and Pâtisserie Diplomas and short courses.

Mr Li Xiao Hua, Principal of Le Cordon Bleu Shanghai Culinary Arts Academy, has said in a statement that the school has obtained approval and support from the ministries of education, human resource and social security, civil affairs and finance.

“[It] is a building designed and featuring state-of-the-art kitchens and classroom facilities offering students the latest and most innovative opportunities in culinary education,” he said.

Since its inception in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has grown its presence across 28 different countries. It now has 57 international schools across the world, and teaches over 22,000 students each year.

The provider saw its first Chinese student enrol in its programmes in 1995.