When students graduate, they are prepared to be a productive member of a kitchen or bakery. A culinary education provides graduates with the background to make them a valuable part of a kitchen staff right away. With FCI's carefully planned curriculum, students with a passion for cooking can learn the basic techniques that can make them a skilled cook in six months. Thousands of students have done it already - those who have cooked before and those with no professional experience. You will be amazed at what you will be able to do in just six months.
Students learn classic French menus, but they also learn about the best of contemporary cuisine.
Most importantly, they learn how to make a great meal - no matter where the recipes come from. We believe French technique is the building block that forms the basis for all Western cuisine. Once you have mastered the basic French techniques, you can apply that skill to any type of cuisine. No, externships are not included as part of The French Culinary Institute programs. During the Culinary Arts course, students prepare the meals served in our restaurant, L'Ecole, which gives them experience on the line, cooking for customers, while benefiting from personal instruction.