New England Culinary Institute is a private, co-educational school with campuses in Montpelier and Essex Junction, Vermont. Founded in 1980, its mission was to create a new education model by immersing students from day one as apprentices to Master Chefs. Every student has one or more 6-month paid internships at some of the finest restaurants, resorts and corporations in the world. Across 27 years, NECI has grown from seven to over 500 students of diverse backgrounds and ages. Our history shows that we have constantly added new programs as we continue to reflect the constantly evolving food and beverage industry. We started with one program in 1980 and now offer eight in the areas of culinary arts, baking and pastry and hospitality and restaurant management. Throughout this time, the school has been dedicated to providing small classes, intense education, and a caring environment.

NECI has a faculty of eighty-four who have impressive educational credentials and broad based experience in the food and beverage industry. Students learn in 13 production kitchens that include restaurants, bakeries, banquets, garde manger, and corporate dining rooms. We have more than 500 full-time students; 76 percent are 18 to 25 years old, 22 percent are 26 to 39 years old, and 2 percent are 40 to 56 years old.

Programs of Study

• Bachelors Degree in Culinary Arts
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
• Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts
• Bachelors Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
• Associates Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
• On-Line Bachelors Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
• Certificate in Basic Cooking
• Certificate in Baking
• Certificate in Pastry

Program Affiliation

• American Culinary Federation
• American Institute of Wine & Food
• Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education
• International Association of Culinary Professionals
• James Beard Foundation, Inc.
• National Restaurant Association
• National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
• Women Chefs and Restaurateurs

NECI is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.