London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Istituto Marangoni vs Le Cordon Bleu Paris vs Online Courses Learning vs Balance Global

Side-by-side comparison from 337 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
Istituto Marangoni: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
Online Courses Learning: wins 7/7 categories
Balance Global: wins 0/7 categories
E-Courses4You: wins 0/7 categories
Reception Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
3.70
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Best programme: International Fashion Business
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
4.70
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Best programme: Leadership
London, The United Kingdom
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London, The United Kingdom
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
3.33
4.56
5.00
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Location
4.78
4.67
4.78
5.00
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Professors
4.26
4.33
4.67
5.00
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Internationality
4.80
4.67
4.67
5.00
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Student life
3.63
3.67
4.00
5.00
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Value
4.04
4.33
4.00
5.00
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Accommodation
3.78
4.00
3.22
5.00
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Global fashion hub and career opportunities
  • +Inspiring teachers and valuable learning experiences
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network
  • +Flexible, self-paced learning
  • +Helpful instructors and fast support
  • +Relevant and high-quality course material

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Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in academic programs.
  • -Inadequate support services and limited social opportunities.
  • -High fees with perceived low value and administrative issues.
  • -Administrative and management issues create confusion and frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources hinder learning.
  • -Communication breakdowns and lack of transparency are significant problems.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of resources are a problem.
  • -Poor course structure and teaching quality detract from the learning experience.

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Rating summary
What students say

Perceived strengths of this institution lie significantly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving top marks. Conversely, **Student Life** emerges as the area with the lowest reported satisfaction. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate to good range, indicating generally positive feedback across these aspects.

This institution shines particularly brightly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving excellent scores. **Professors** and **Value** also stand out as strong points. Conversely, the **Facilities** represent the weakest area, scoring considerably lower than other aspects. **Student Life** and **Accomodation** fall in the mid-range, indicating areas for potential improvement but also solid performance.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

Across all surveyed categories, this institution received perfect scores. Every aspect, from facilities and professors to student life and accommodations, was rated a strong 5. Its prime location and international appeal also contributed to this uniformly excellent evaluation, indicating exceptional value for students. There are no discernible weak areas based on this data.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) are positive, praising academic reputation, expert faculty, and excellent resources. A small percentage (~3.4%) express dissatisfaction with lecturing quality, course structure, or career services.

With a 3.67 average rating, positive feedback (~33%) highlights fashion business opportunities and inspiring teachers. No negative reviews were provided.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

All three reviews are positive, with students praising flexibility and helpful instructors. They highlight acquiring skills and the convenience of self-paced learning.

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Rating distribution
5★
34%
33%
67%
67%
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4★
44%
0%
33%
33%
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3★
19%
67%
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2★
2%
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1★
1%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Great Experience

LSE is a great place to create life-long connections and friends. There's a certain sense of community that is special to the university. The staff are hands-on and approachable. The facilities are modern and well-equipped.

Educational content

I like a lot of it but I feel like the subject teaches us the same every time. There should be more diversity in our contents and make us work more in groups and do more exercises in class, in order words the classes should be more dynamic

Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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