Dessert culture growing fast despite recession
College prep course for aspiring patissiers
The Korea Baking Qualification Association meets Hallyu globalization and
the fast-changing dessert market by training industry talent and
consulting middle and high school students for college admissions.
First Baking Academy offers eight programs based on the Korea Baking Qualification Association's exams:
macarons, tarts, cake design, baked goods, boulangerie, chocolate, pastry, and baking master.
We help students prepare for certificates and college admission success.
We provide a solid, structured program aimed at training top patissiers.
Baking college prep course ? ideal for:
- Students who dream of becoming top patissiers
- Students needing strong baking basics
- Students wanting to learn basic to advanced baking
- Students preparing documents, interviews, and practical exams for college
Course Goals
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Learn to express unique shapes and flavors of bread and pastries,
understand recipes, and master basic baking skills. -
Through 1:1 practice, overcome fear of failure and
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Package menus as gifts for family and loved ones,
and share know-how for happiness. -
Learn trending and desired menus in cooking classes,
build skills to apply, and enjoy cooking.
Lecture Overview
Start Dates | 59 Batch - Weekdays: 07/07 (Mon), Weekends: 07/12 (Sat) 60 Batch - Weekdays: 07/21 (Mon), Weekends: 07/26 (Sat) |
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Capacity | 20 persons |
Duration | 2-Month Course |
Class Format | 5x week (Mon~Fri) or 2x week (Sat,Sun) |
Class Times | Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Weekend ※Please contact each branch for exact times. |
Show Your Cooking Skills with First Barista Academy!
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First for Me 1: Food Styling
Professional food stylists help plate main dishes, vegetables, fruits, mousse, and sauces beautifully,
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First for Me 2: Food Photo Studio
We provide a dedicated food photography studio with props and lighting setups for high-quality SNS-ready photos.
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First for Me 3: Portfolio E-book
Students completing courses longer than one month receive a high-quality e-book portfolio, with optional printed versions available.
Why Choose First!
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Expert instructors
Better education quality.
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Close support
1:1 mentoring.
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Great facilities
Better focus in class.
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Practice focused
Strong basics.
Special gifts with safe ingredients
Tailored lessons to improve skills.
Baking College Prep
First shapes baking’s future with results.




Korea Baking Qualification Association


Nonprofit for wine experts worldwide,
sharing knowledge and improving markets.
Nonprofit for wine experts worldwide,
sharing knowledge and improving markets.
Baking Diploma for Top Patissiers
Classes focus on basics, taste, and market value.
CLASSIC X MODERN
Traditional baking meets modern style.
- Basic baking theory
- Focus on practical skills
Korea Baking Qualification Association
8 Certificate Modules
8 courses include macaron, tart, cake, baked goods, boulangerie, chocolate,
pastry, and baking masters.
Complete all for diploma certification.
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1. Macaron
Make French, Italian, Swiss meringue shells
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2. Tart
Create tarts using flour and butter dough.
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3. Cake Decoration
Learn baking and icing skills.
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4. Baked Goods
Make baked pastries like madeleines, caneles.
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5. Boulangerie
Bread with yeast fermentation: vegan, ciabatta.
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6. Chocolate
Learn chocolate basics and tempering.
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7. Baking Master
Practice 20 baking exam
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8. Pastry Master
Practice 20 pastry exam items.
Korea Baking Qualification Association
X BAKING DIPLOMA
Korea Baking Qualification Curriculum
8 subjects: Macaron, Tart, Cake Decor, Baked Goods, Boulangerie, Chocolate, Pastry & Baking Master.
5 certificates earn Baking Diploma & Young Patissier title.
My Academy,
Reasons to Choose First Barista Academy
Expert instructors and tailored education ensure student satisfaction.
- Reason 01 Veteran Full-Time Instructors by Course
Full-time instructors ensure quality education and attentive student care.
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Reason 02
Hands-on Ingredient Practice
Theory and one-on-one practice for better learning.
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Reason 03
Expert Seminars
Professional seminars offering career and exam tips.
Vivid Photo Stories
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One-Day Baking Class, Complete in a Day!
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Flower & Cake One-Day Class
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First Christmas Cake Class!
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First Coffee Lab Second Menu Development Tasting Event!
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Baking Class Creations of the Month! Part 2!
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Baking Class Creations of the Month!
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Online Class Baking Photos Released!
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Crispy Outside, Moist Inside ? The Ultimate Premium Dessert Canele for Every Taste!
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Tracking Down Signature Menus at Ikseon-dong’s Hotspots!
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Seasonal Fruit Fresh Cream Cake Class with Juicy Fruit Bits
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Making Trending Peach Yogurt Macarons on SNS
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Dessert Cafe Startup Tart Class~~~
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Season of Chocolate Pound Cake Class
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Soft and moist roll cake class~~
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Coconut Cream Filled Choux Class: Coconut Religieuse
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Today, I suddenly dropped by the student tart pro class~~~ Even the packaging is so meticulously don
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Baking Class Strawberry Cake
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Baking Class Floral Confectionery
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Strawberry cream cheese tart from the baking class!
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Baking Class Brownie Cake
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Baking Class Raspberry Mousse Cake
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Mont Blanc tart
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A fresh and delightful mango cake
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Raspberry mascarpone mousse cake
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Opera Cake Baking Class
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A moist orange pound cake
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Macaron Baking Class
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Matcha Roll Cake Baking Class
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Baking Class Lemon Meringue Tart
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A classic carrot cake baked with care in the baking class.
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Black Forest Cake made in the baking class!
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Baking Class Mille-feuille
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Baking Class: White Chocolate Cake
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Dessert Class Halloween Cupcakes
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Coffee Barista Class: Cappuccino & Croissant
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Baking Class: Sweet Handmade Macarons
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Dessert class student’s tangerine tart
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Student’s strawberry cheesecake creation dreaming of opening a cheesecake specialty cafe
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Carrot whole cake by a student from the cake cafe startup class
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Tiramisu Creation by a Student Dreaming of Coffee & Dessert Cafe Startup!
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Very Berry Macaron by a Student of the Macaron Specialty Dessert Cafe Startup Course
1:1 Personalized Job Support Process for Students’ Dreams and Successful Chef Employment
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Employment Support Program
- Support team intro
- Dedicated manager
- Trainee management
- Program schedule
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Resume & Cover Letter
- Sample templates
- Writing tips
- Application cases
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1:1 Mock Interviews
- Resume review
- Field consultation
- Career planning
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Trainee Evaluation
- Outfit review
- Interview skills
- Q&A techniques
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Company Matching
- Instructor evaluation
- Company matching
- Personalized success