To apply for admissions, please select the Program you're interested in: 

• Classic Culinary Arts or Classic Pastry Arts
• The Art of International Bread Baking
• Advanced Studies
• Amateur Courses

While we work hard to provide a challenging culinary program, we aim to keep the admission process easy for you to navigate. Following are the steps that will get you started on the fast track to a new and rewarding career. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-888-FCI CHEF or email us.

Step 1: Apply for admission
To start the admission process, you will need to submit:

1. A completed Application for Admission
2. An application fee of $100. Payment by credit card is required when applying online. Checks should be made out to The International Culinary Center, LLC.

To apply online, click below

To apply by mail or fax
Download and print and complete the required documents and send them, along with the required payments, to:

The French Culinary Institute
Office of Admission
462 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Attn: David Lopez
Fax: (212) 431-3065

If you have trouble downloading or printing these documents, please contact us by email or at 1.888.FCI.CHEF and we will mail you all the admission documents.

Once we receive your application and deposit, an Admission Representative will contact you to answer any questions and assist you through the rest of the admission process. As a member of The FCI family, you can start enjoying demos, special events, special online chats, and other culinary education benefits that our students and alumni enjoy.

Step 2: Confirm your enrollment Once you have applied, you will need to:

1. Submit the following required admission paperwork within 30 days of paying your deposit:

1. Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent (HS diploma, GED, college diploma, professional degree, etc.)
2. Medical certification signed by a physician that you are free of hepatitis A and tuberculosis (downloadable in PDF format)
3. A signed enrollment agreement. Upon receipt of your application, the Office of Admission will forward the enrollment agreement and a copy of the student catalog to you

2. You will need to establish your ability to pay for your selected course no later than 60 days prior to your class orientation. If you need assistance, our Financial Aid office is always ready to help. Please click here for more information on financial aid and scholarships.

• If paying by cash, you must make two additional cash deposits. A $4,500 deposit must be received 60 days prior to your orientation date. A second deposit, in the amount of $5,400, must be made on or before orientation.
• If you will be applying for financial aid, we must receive approved loans in hand 60 days prior to your orientation date. The financial aid office can be reached at 1.888.FCI.CHEF or via email.

To ensure your admittance, you must complete all of the above steps by the dates specified. If you have any trouble downloading or printing these documents please contact us by email or at 1.888.FCI.CHEF and we will mail you all the admission documents.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, please click here for a few additional instructions.

While we work hard to provide a challenging culinary program, we aim to keep the admission process easy for you to navigate. Following are the steps that will get you started on the fast track to a new and rewarding career. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-888-FCI CHEF or email us.

Step 1: Apply for admission
To start the admission process, you will need to submit:

1. A completed Application for Admission
2. An application fee of $100. Payment by credit card is required when applying online. Checks should be made out to The International Culinary Center, LLC.

To apply online, click below

To apply by mail or fax
Download and print and complete the required documents and send them, along with the required payments, to:

The French Culinary Institute
Office of Admission
462 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Attn: David Lopez
Fax: (212) 431-3065

If you have trouble downloading or printing these documents, please contact us by email or at 1.888.FCI.CHEF and we will mail you all the admission documents.

Once we receive your application and deposit, an Admission Representative will contact you to answer any questions and assist you through the rest of the admission process. As a member of The FCI family, you can start enjoying demos, special events, special online chats, and other culinary education benefits that our students and alumni enjoy.

Step 2: Confirm your enrollment Once you have applied, you will need to:

1. Submit the following required admission paperwork within 30 days of paying your deposit:

1. Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent (HS diploma, GED, college diploma, professional degree, etc.)
2. Medical certification signed by a physician that you are free of hepatitis A and tuberculosis (downloadable in PDF format)
3. A signed enrollment agreement. Upon receipt of your application, the Office of Admission will forward the enrollment agreement and a copy of the student catalog to you

2. You will need to establish your ability to pay for your selected course no later than 60 days prior to your class orientation. If you need assistance, our Financial Aid office is always ready to help. Please click here for more information on financial aid and scholarships.

• If paying by cash, you must make two additional cash deposits. A $4,500 deposit must be received 30 days prior to your orientation date. A second deposit, in the amount of $5,400, must be made on or before orientation.
• If you will be applying for financial aid, we must receive approved loans in hand 30 days prior to your orientation date. The financial aid office can be reached at 1.888.FCI.CHEF or via email.

To ensure your admittance, you must complete all of the above steps by the dates specified. If you have any trouble downloading or printing these documents please contact us by email or at 1.888.FCI.CHEF and we will mail you all the admission documents.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, please click here for a few additional instructions.

advanced studies courses
amateur courses

While we work hard to provide a challenging curriculum, we aim to keep the admission process easy for you to navigate. Following are the steps that will get you started. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1.888.FCI.CHEF or email us.

Step 1: Apply for admission
To hold your seat in a particular class and start the admission process, you will need to submit:

1. A completed Application for Admission. View our Amateur and Advanced Studies courses to submit your application online.
2. An application fee of $100. Payment by credit card is required when applying online. Checks should be made out to The International Culinary Center, LLC.

To apply online, click below

Once we receive your application and deposit, an Admission Representative will contact you to answer any questions and assist you through the rest of the admission process. As a member of The FCI family, you can start enjoying demos, special events, special online chats, and other culinary education benefits that our students and alumni enjoy.

Step 2: Confirm your enrollment Once you have applied, you will need to:

1. Submit the following required admission paperwork within 30 days of paying your deposit:

1. For students enrolling in Restaurant Management and Pastry Techniques, proof of high school graduation or the equivalent (HS diploma, GED, college diploma, professional degree, etc.)
2. A signed enrollment agreement. Upon receipt of your application, the Office of Admission will forward the enrollment agreement and a copy of the student catalog to you
3. The balance of your payment is due on or before the first day of class.

To ensure your admittance, you must complete all of the above steps by the dates specified. If you have any trouble downloading or printing these documents please contact us by email or at 1.888.FCI.CHEF and we will mail you all the admission documents.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, please click here for a few additional instructions.

The French Culinary Institute does not accept transfer credit from other institutions.

The French Culinary Institute has a designated Disabilities Coordinator on staff to assist students requiring a reasonable accommodation. The Disabilities Coordinator meets with prospective students to determine reasonable accommodations. Once an accommodations plan is in place, the Coordinator is available to meet with students as needed. Accommodations are re-assessed as the student progresses through the program