The French Culinary Institute New York City
At The International Culinary Center
We prepare students
to fulfill their dreams
The FCI is a culinary school dedicated to higher learning in the culinary arts with a world-class faculty, a devotion to the highest standards of excellence, and an unwavering commitment to our students.
Why The FCI?
Watch a chapter from our online tour for an inside look at the school. Visit our video page to see more, including:
- How We Teach, How You Learn
- Classic Culinary Arts
- Restaurant Management
- Living In NYC
The FCI is the ideal
place to explore every
area of the culinary arts
We lead the culinary industry in excellence and innovation with a full breadth of programs in culinary arts, pastry arts, bread baking, restaurant management, and more.
Choose the course that's right for you
Classic Culinary Arts Day Next class starts Oct 18 Learn about our culinary arts program 
Classic Pastry Arts Next class starts Oct 12 Learn about our pastry chef training program
Classic Culinary Arts Evening Next class starts Sept 2 Learn about our culinary arts program 
Art of International Bread Baking Next class starts Sept 13 Learn about our career bread program
Study in Italy & New York
Check out our culinary programs at The Italian Culinary Academy
Essentials of Fine Cooking Next class starts August 3 Learn and refine the essential skills of fine cooking 
Artisanal Bread Baking Next classes start August 24 Bake baguettes, foccacia, ciabatta, challah & more 
Culinary Techniques Next class starts Sept 15 Get the skills and recipes to make gourmet meals at home. 
Fondant & Royal Icing Next class starts Sept 7 Learn to bake, cover, and decorate a 3-tier cake
Expand Your Creativity in the Kitchen
Short, immersive courses for cooks of all levels of experience.
Harold McGee Lecture Series Next class starts Oct 21 Get a scientific perspective on food and cooking 
The Craft ofFood Writing Next class starts Sept 23 Hone your skills at The International Culinary Center
Fundamentals of Wine Next class starts Sept 15 Learn the language of wine one sip at a time
Restaurant Management Next class starts Jan 26 Get the skills you need to open and run a thriving business
Raise A Glass
Swirl, sniff, sip, and savor in wine classes at The International Culinary Center