Programs at Esthetic Institute
At Esthetic Institute we offer a variety of beauty school programs in skin care, massage, makeup and nail. Our programs include Licensing programs which require state licensing, and are accredited by NACCAS and Certificate programs that do not require state licensing.
| Licensing Programs | Clock Hours | Full time Hours / week | # of Weeks | Part Time hours/week | # of weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esthetics | 600 | 28 | 22 weeks | 16 | 38 weeks |
| Master Esthetics | 600 | 28 | 22 weeks | 16 | 38 weeks |
| Wax Technician | 115 | 30 | 4 weeks | 16 | 7 weeks |
| Nail Technician | 150 | n/a | n/a | 10 | 15 weeks |
| Permanent Cosmetics | 90 | n/a | n/a | 7.5 | 12 weeks |
| Certificate Programs | Clock Hours | Part Time hrs/week | # weeks | ||
| Makeup Artistry | 40 | n/a | n/a | 8 | 5 weeks |
*The total number of weeks includes classroom, lab & clinic. If students do not complete the program within the weeks allocated additionally charges may apply. Clinic hours per week may vary from program to program. The Certification programs are not accredited by NACCAS and are not available for Title IV financial aid. The Licensing programs are accredited by NACCAS and programs over 300 hours are available for Title IV financial aid to those who qualify.
Class Scheduling
All courses and schedules are available on a minimum class start. Classes may be cancelled, postponed or rescheduled due to class, faculty or instructor scheduling conflict, as well as in the case of insufficient enrollment. The Esthetic Institute reserves the right to make said changes without prior notice. The School offers makeup hours for students enrolled in licensure classes who would like to make up missed hours.
The school’s program offerings are consistent with its stated purpose, to provide career focused education that inspires and empowers our diverse student body to succeed in employment with confident, professional skills in the exciting, growing field of esthetics.
Curriculum & Program Outlines
All programs offered by The Esthetic Institute follow similar procedures in that the same instructional methods apply and the same grading procedures are followed for each program. Those policies are stated here and considered to be an integral part of each of the program outlines contained in this section of the catalog
Teaching and Learning Methods
The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through comprehensive lesson plans which reflect effective educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of interactive lecture, online lecture, demonstration, cooperative learning, labs, student salon activities, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, projects, activities, and other related learning methods are used in the course.
All educational programs at the Esthetic Institute are taught in English.
- Get Virginia License in Esthetics, Master Esthetics, Nail, Waxing, Permanent Cosmetics
- Prepare for your National Massage Exam.
- Certificates in Makeup Artistry, Laser Skin/Hair and CIDESCO International Diploma
