These days, university is often considered the sole route to success. However, with continually rising tuition fees and serious skills shortages in many UK industries ? particularly the hospitality sector ? it is important that school leavers are well-informed of the professional qualifications and positive career paths that are available to them.

Tante Marie Culinary Academy is one of the UK?s leading independent culinary training schools and offers those with a passion for food, an alternative path to university. Managing Director, Andrew Maxwell, explains; ?For those serious about a career in food, the Tante Marie Cordon Bleu Diploma and Gap Year courses provide the practical skills and expert knowledge required to follow a career in some of the world?s most prestigious culinary establishments.?
?Our graduates range from successful Head Chefs and restaurateurs, such as Neil Rankin to professional food stylists and journalists. Whichever direction school leavers want to take in food, Tante Marie can offer a solution.?
Popular with 17-25 year olds, Tante Marie welcomes students from all around the world, offering a diverse and committed environment in which students can thrive. The supportive and motivating team of professional teachers are dedicated to providing the highest levels of schooling ? with the ability to monitor the progress of individual students each day and establish academic progression plans.
What?s more, for those graduates wishing to continue their st...