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International Culinary Center®, founded as The French Culinary Institute in 1984, is a global leader in professional culinary, pastry and wine education in NYC and Silicon Valley, CA. Our Total Immersion curriculum has revolutionized the culinary industry by giving dedicated students the equivalent of a two-year apprenticeship in as little as six months. ICC’s hands-on education provides students with real-world skills to maximize career-readiness for any aspect of the culinary industry. With a network of 15,000+ alumni, including Bobby Flay, David Chang and Christina Tosi, students gain the credentials, confidence and connections to chart a rising culinary career.
International Culinary Center (internationalculinarycenter.com) has 62 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
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It's advertised as a place where employment is guaranteed after graduation, and that is not the case. I was told my program was a specific niche and it may be difficult to find employment. That's not what I was told before enrolling. It's also very expensive and I found the advising team to be less than adequately helpful in placing students in internships and employment.
By KRISTIN
My experience here was amazing and thanks to ICC I have built the skills and confidence I use today in my business.
By Ibigbeye D.
ICC is not just a school is a family with is looking after you even when u finish the program. I recommend this culinary program to someone one with is really passion with food. I can tell you that I'm not from America my English it was not perfect but they have so much canines to explain me every questions I ask for . Look to me now😁 I have my own company in 3 years doing private party 🎉 and working for one of the best Jean George's Vegan restaurant. Thank u to all my Chefs thank you ICC
By Antoanela
I took Cake technique and Design and loved everything about the class. I learned a tremendous amount of information. The Deans are some of the most wonderful, talented, Culinary people I have ever met. They are warm and genuinely in the students at ICC. Without hesitation I recommend this school.
By Tom C.
Apart from its really excellent chef-instructors and renowned "deans," ICC is well-situated to launch its graduates into the most demanding restaurant and food-industry city in the hemisphere. So the combination of training at the school and gaining first-hand experience in the New York City food world in externships, can be about the most expeditious launch available today.
By Andy B.
The culinary education that ICC offers is holistic. Esteemed deans and instructors offer guidance and cultivate an attention to detail. The information is well presented and well taught. And the industrial kitchens set the student up for work in the real world. All together a fantastic institute.
By Daniela
I took the wine sommelier intensive and went from a novice to certified in 10 weeks. Amazing.
By Sommelier
I LOVED my time at ICC, sometimes wish I could go back for their other programs because that's how enjoyable it was. But, of course $$ is an issue to get back 😂. I took the pastry 6 months course & it was amazing!! I was so impressed how the teachers constantly kept the classes moving similar to a real kitchen. Everything about this place has helped me so much. I guess something that I would've liked is something along the lines of plan out your day prepping, always do it now since my boss has consistently reminded me. So, for instance: I had a berry sauce on my list, That should be made sure to thaw first thing. thinking 3 steps ahead is another thing my current boss has been telling me, plus asking me every so often. I now work at one of the Top fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles, & love it!!!
By Mermer
