Licensing & Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.
Program Accreditation
The Associate of Science degree in Culinary Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
State Licensing
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414,Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll free number (888)224-6684.