In this section, you will find all the information you need to begin the application process. You will also find details about tuition and fees, and financial aid opportunities.
In this section, you will find all the information you need to begin the application process. You will also find details about tuition and fees, and financial aid opportunities.
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At CIL, we help students succeed in graduating.
Those who graduate with an Associate Degree earn on average nearly $500,000 more than those with a High School Degree during their lifetime career.
(NCES National Center for Education Statistic.)
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Ranked #1 Culinary Arts College By NICHE.COM 3 Years in a Row
The NICHE ranking company lists the Best Culinary Arts Colleges in the U.S. every year and ranked us NUMBER ONE IN AMERICA for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
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Employment Support
Our student services department provides career assistance including support with resumé writing and interview skills for job placement.
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Training Your Taste Buds
Students from every class present their dishes to a school audience once a week and share a seated complimentary meal together.
This community experience is unique to our school, which teaches a variety of international cuisines in addition to French Cooking, Baking & Pastry and Hospitality Restaurant Management.
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Le Bistro
The CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE® location in Houston, is proud home of Le Bistro, nestled at the heart of the institute.
Le Bistro offers our best students the opportunity to experience the front and back of the house practices for many types of banquets and special events.
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International Chefs
Get technical guidance from our full time chefs who average many years of experience in the industry, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Our goal is for you to have close supervision from the same chef for each of your 10-week term levels.
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Flexible Scheduling and Small Class Size
CIL is dedicated to a low student - teacher ratio with an average of 12-1 in kitchen labs.
Classes meet for 4 hrs 45 min Monday - Thursday with an option between Morning, Afternoon, or Evening shift.
Most academics classes are online classes or face-to-face on request.
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Well Connect
Well Connect offers, at no cost to the student, 1 on 1 healthcare guidance through educational resources, assistance finding healthcare providers, and to connect students and their families with the most resources available.
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Maximize Your Time
Most of the student’s time in the kitchen lab is hands-on, enabling them to better memorize the feats of skill.
This intense practice helps students master over 320 recipes and skills.
Our stewards take care of cleaning pots and pans.
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A Legendary Name for Your Culinary Arts College
For three generations, the LENOTRE® name has been internationally recognized for stellar cuisine and pastry.
The CULINARY INSTITUTE LENOTRE® college is not just a legendary name; it's a student's passport for a successful career.