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Arizona Culinary Institute

Arizona Culinary Institute is a private, for-profit culinary school in Scottsdale, Arizona, established in 2001 and enrolling its first class in early 2002. It teaches a single Diploma in Culinary Arts, Baking and Restaurant Management of 950 clock hours (about 8 months), plus short avocational courses, and operates the student-run du Jour Restaurant as a training laboratory. The school is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and states it is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

Accreditation

  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

    institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education

    Accredited (since 11/7/2006; next review 11/30/2029; renewal 8/13/2025 in compliance with all agency standards)
    Verified August 31, 2026Verify on accreditor site

State approval

  • AZ

    Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

    Licensed (per school catalog and accreditation-licensure page; agency registry could not be independently queried — ppse.az.gov blocks automated access)
    Verify with state agency

Programs offered

No program offerings on file.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arizona Culinary Institute accredited?
Yes — Arizona Culinary Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
Where is Arizona Culinary Institute located?
Arizona Culinary Institute's main campus is at 10585 N 114th St, Ste 401, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259.
What programs does Arizona Culinary Institute offer?
No programs currently listed.

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