Florida Education Institute

Florida Education Institute is a career school on SW 8th Street in Miami. It does not run one-night cooking classes. Its kitchen programs are full courses of study: a Culinary Arts diploma, a Pastry & Baking Arts diploma, and associate degrees in Culinary & Hospitality Management and Pastry & Baking Management. They sit alongside medical, HVAC/R and business programs.

Programs take between 10 and 18 months. The school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Financial aid, scholarships and payment plans are available to those who qualify. FEI calls its teaching style a Fun, Active and Motivating approach. It stresses hands-on practice, small classes and instructors who know students by name. Career services help graduates with resumes, interview prep and connections to Miami employers.

FEI is a good fit if you're ready to train for a job in a kitchen or bakery. To enroll, you apply first, then meet with an admissions advisor and tour the campus. FEI has a 4.3 Google rating from 242 reviews.