Scottsdale Culinary Institute is a fully accredited school that was founded in 1986.
SCI rapidly earned international fame with its superb educational format that focuses exclusively
in culinary arts. The Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts is
a 15 month intensive program and includes a 3 month paid externship at a national location of your
choice. Financial Aid is available for those eligible. SCI is one of very few schools that
provide a full curriculum. Included is coursework in decorative showpieces and confections.
Chef-instructors are outstanding and experienced in the industry. As full-time instructors they
focus on your education 100%. SCI chefs supervise and build your skills with education that is
75% hands-on. You experience real world conditions with L'Ecole Restaurant, Mobil's highest
three-star student rating, as your classroom. Nine countries and 41 states are represented in
the 1998-1999 class. International students are encouraged to apply for admission. Honor students
and those with perfect attendance are formally recognized. SCI's professional placement
assistance is recognized as being one of the best in the nation and is provided for each graduate.
SCI is located in a 45,000 square foot former country club that is located on a golf course, and
overlooks Camelback Mountain and the city's popular"Greenbelt" area of parks, trails and golf
courses. All eight kitchens, bakery and meat shop are equipped with a variety of modern equipment
and necessities. Students enjoy a free daily banquet of fine cuisine while they attend school
Monday through Friday.
SCI students share a passion and love of culinary art creating a bond that builds into lifelong
networks and friendships. Most students reside in apartments, many of which are located with
walking distance of campus. Free apartment and roommate referral service is provided. Public
transportation is available. Living in the Valley of the Sun provides an outdoor wonderland of
adventures. Golf. Tennis. Biking. Hiking. Rock climbing. Water sports. Desert jeep trips.
Horseback riding. Camping. Spelunking. Fine arts. Native American culture. World-class shopping.
Cultural events. Culinary delights.
The resort Mecca of Scottsdale enjoys sunshine 315 days a year and rainfall rarely exceeds 7
inches annually. Winter sports and seasonal changes are enjoyed 2 hours north. The border
towns of Mexico and ocean beaches are within a 3-hour drive, and the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell
and Lake Havasu are only 4 hours away. Inside and out…the beauty, adventures and educational
opportunities of SCI await you.
If you are interested in receiving their detailed brochure and an
application, please contact them at 800-848-2433. You can also learn more
about them at
www.scichefs.com. Go check them out!
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