International Diploma in German Baking

Learn how to bake German bread, rolls, cakes and confectionary - in Germany! The International Baking Academy was established by the National German Bakers School in Weinheim, close to Heidelberg and Frankfurt. This programme is specially for Professionals and Enthusiasts wishing to attain a qualification in German Baking - but through the medium of the English language.

Learn the skills and joy of baking German breads, rolls, pretzels, cakes and confectionary - come and join us!

Our tutors are German Master Bakers and famous specialists in the field of baking and confectionery. Everyone has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the art and craft of all artisan techniques. They are uniquely experienced and enthusiastic bakers and confectioners who will guide and inspire you.

Next Start-up-course, 2 weeks: 21st January – 31st January 2014 for semi professionals

For those with less experience, the start-up weeks are obligatory. After these two weeks you are prepared to work with the professionals.

Next Diploma-course, 3 weeks: 3rd February - 21st February 2014 for professionals

For enthusiastic bakers, confectioners, chefs and caterer. With Diploma examination on the last day. But don't worry: you will pass it!

During these 5 weeks in Germany you will get more than 100 recipes of original German breads, bread rolls, cakes, pretzels und confectionary. And you will be able to bake all these things by yourself in your hometown!

For more details please CLICK HERE

Please note that the International baking course is only offered to people from outside Germany. People with German nationality are not allowed to take part. Germans are kindly asked to join our German baking courses.

Click here for a TV-Clip about our Diploma Course in German Baking (Clip is in the German language) .

The opinion of our participants

"Wonderful instructors, highly knowledgeable and patient. Would recommend this course in a heartbeat.“
Keren Oliel, Israel

“The teachers are excellent, they are very friendly, helpful and extremely knowable. Everybody else is just as nice! I feel I invested wisely and learned a hell of a lot!”
Harry Schrepfer, Australia

“The course definitely has boosted my confidence in baking. Great time. Best bread. Superb academy.”
Melita Purnomó, Indonesia

“It’s been a privilege to have studied the techniques and art of baking through the International Baking Diploma course. The course offered a nice balance between theory demonstrations and hands-on learning.”
Frieda Kehler, Canada

“This course has far exceeded my expectations. It has been worth every cent."
Annika Blech, Switzerland

“I was amazed, that we made more than 100 recepies in 5 weeks, and almost everything went out perfect on the first time. It was absolutely worth it.”
Jacob Ketterer, Brazil

“Great time, great bread!”
Chin Chun Lui, Hongkong

“The course gave a positive and motivating learning. At the same time meet other people from other countries working in the same work, provides a unique opportunity to share experiences and inspire. Thank you for all that!"
Elin Nysbegynt Larsen, Norway

“This seminar is the best way of opening German Baking to the rest of the world.”
Alison Chong, Australia

“A very highly educational, inspirational and enjoyable course. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in professional baking. Thanks to everyone who made this an amazing experience.”
Sara O’Shea, Ireland

“The course was excellent and we learned a lot in a short period of time.”
Megan Kovacs, Canada

“Those weeks I learned a lot. Lecturers are very nice to explain any different situations. So, I really enjoyed this course.”
Meiling Hsieh, Taiwan

“A delightful intensive upskilling course in bakery set in a picturesque region an offering superb accomodation!”
Geraldine Gough, Ireland