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The one-to-one philosophy the Florida Culinary Institute (FCI) in West Palm Beach means that each student receives the detailed individualized instruction needed to create a personal path to culinary success. Chef Instructors and students benefit from a level of mutual respect that lends itself well to the hands-on experience needed for degrees in Culinary Arts or International Baking & Pastry.

The Institute has developed a unique educational framework for its students called the Cycle of Interactive Learning (COIL), based on the idea that learning is a cyclical process. This five-step cycle is applied to each cooking class and involves goal-setting, planning, reviewing progress, evaluating success and, finally, setting new goals. While the COIL system has led to some of the finest culinary instruction in the industry, its objectives also extend into other aspects of student learning, such as professional development and organizational skills so that each graduate is ready for employment after completion of the course of study.

The students also benefit from the many extracurricular events at the Institute, including participation in charity fundraisers, student activity groups, culinary team competitions, and interaction with celebrity guest Chefs. The overall student focus at FCI is a testament to the school's mission that each student emerges with a clear and confident vision of their future in the food and hospitality industry.

For more information on the Florida Culinary Institute, please visit www.floridaculinary.com or call (800) TOP-CHEF.