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Among The Best Culinary Schools

The French Culinary Institute has long been considered one of the best culinary schools in the world. It began with the vision of creating a world-class culinary school by combining the teaching of classic French Techniques with American inventiveness in a fast-paced curriculum. This vision and the expert guidance of our distinguished faculty have helped The FCI stand out among the best culinary schools.

Our faculty includes the celebrated master chefs Alain Sailhac, Jacques Pépin, André Soltner, and Jacques Torres. We also have frequent visiting lecturers including culinary powerhouses such as star alumnus Bobby Flay, and Marcella Hazan. In fact, Marcella only teaches at The FCI. Apply today to begin your education at one of the best culinary schools available, The FCI.

What is it about the FCI that makes us one of the best culinary schools in the world? Aside from our celebrated faculty and staff mentioned above, critics continue to cite the French Culinary Institute as one of the best culinary schools because of high caliber and job placement rates of our graduates. From maintaining the lowest student/faculty ratio in the industry (12:1), to our newly remodeled NYC classrooms that give each student their very own work station, our unique approach to culinary education imparts new skills in a meaningful and memorable way.

Career-oriented culinary programs at The FCI are designed to prepare you for higher-level employment in the finest kitchens. The hands-on, fast-paced nature of our courses means you get a first-rate education faster than at any other of the best culinary schools - in just six or nine months! Whether you enroll in our Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or Art of International Bread Baking program, you can be sure that an education from one of the best culinary schools in the world will get you placed in the workforce quickly. You'll gain the experience and credentials you need to distinguish yourself and start the career you've been dreaming of. Continue to browse our site to see why we're considered one of the best culinary schools available for becoming a chef, or fill out an information request form to find out more.

Professionals and amateurs alike can now receive world-class sommelier training from a top culinary school. The FCI offers its Fundamentals of Wine course to career program students and serious amateurs alike. Learn "wine by immersion, the way all wine professionals begin their education" from Dean of Wine Studies, Marnie Old, and our experienced wine staff.

Apply to The FCI today, and see for yourself why we continue to be ranked at the very top of the best culinary schools in the entire world.







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