New England Culinary Institute

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Welcome to New England Culinary Institute
NECI is one of the most highly regarded culinary arts schools in America. For over 30 years, NECI has created a niche all its own – small classes, personal attention and our teaching restaurants. Our programs provide the training and real life experience necessary to thrive in the fast-paced food and beverage industry. Employers know that NECI graduates can "hit the ground running."

The January enrollment term offers many benefits to adult learners looking to change careers, gain more experience in the industry or transfer from other institutions. This time of year traditionally attracts adult learners and allows you to learn with a diverse student body that has a few years of experience behind them. The in-residency term ends in June, just in time to get you on internship for the busy Summer season.

Schedule a tour and see for yourself why NECI is different from any other culinary arts school. See the facilities, meet the instructors, and talk to current students. We conduct our campus tours on Friday mornings.

If youre a high school senior with a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, make New England Culinary Institute your first choice for a culinary education. NECI has been hailed as one of the top three culinary schools in the nation,* and for good reason. With an intense curriculum and a strong tradition for hands-on learning, we immerse our students from day one in the passionate business of food.

If youve been working in another profession but your love of food has grown to more than a hobby, take a new direction with New England Culinary Institute. Many of our students are adults who are just starting a career in the culinary arts. NECI students come from a broad range of backgrounds, from those just out of high school to seasoned food service professionals to career changers from all over the world. They all share a common bond: a passion for food.

Preparing for the Future When it's time to move back into civilian life, you may find that New England Culinary Institute offers exactly the path of new opportunities that you are looking for. Whether you are interested in using skills you have developed in the service, or in acquiring new ones, you should consider the options available to you at NECI.

If youre already working in the culinary industry but youd like to expand your skills and career opportunities, New England Culinary Institute is the right school for you. With NECIs intense curriculum and comprehensive training, youll prepare for a more fruitful and rewarding career in food service.

New England Culinary Institute has been the educational choice for students from more than 30 countries from around the world. Our Admissions Team is here to help make the application process as simple as possible for you.

The curriculum in NECI's specialized E-learning offerings has been specifically designed to be delivered to students who are pursuing their degrees outside the classroom, in your own homes, offices or study space. The work is no less rigorous nor the support systems less complete than they are for those who are physically attending class. But NECI's online programs in allow you to learn in a manner that best fits your lifestyle.

Time for a Change?
No prior experience necessary. If youve been considering formal culinary training NECI will help you fast-track your way to a prestigious, industry-recognized degree in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts or hospitality and restaurant management in as little as a six-month residency.
Why January Is a Perfect Time to Enroll for Adult Learners . . .
The January enrollment term offers many benefits to adult learners looking to change careers, gain more experience in the industry or transfer from other institutions.

Welcome to Our New Website
Before launching our new site, we wanted to make certain that it would be meeting your needs. We sought opinions from students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and prospective students, in order to learn what you wanted to see on our new interactive website.
Your feedback is important to us, and we listened closely to what you had to say. As a result of your comments, we have added (and will continue to add) new functionality,images, videos, profiles, testimonials and regular news. Please continue to check back often over the next weeks as we continue to create new and exciting ways to present various perspectives of the college and the NECI community.
Join us on this journey as we move forward by continuing to send us your comments and suggestions about how the NECI website can best serve you. We want to know what you think works well and even (go ahead, we can take it) what you think can be improved. Your feedback can be sent to the communications team at marketing@neci.edu.

New England Culinary Institute is accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Member: Association of Vermont Independent Colleges.
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