The International Academy opened its doors in Cape Town in 1990 and grew steadily to become one of the largest Health and Skin Care education providers in South Africa, serving not only local but international students as well. From the beginning, the International Academy of Health and Skin Care owed its flourishing success to providing prestigious qualifications that are recognized globally.

We focus on practical working experience and building confidence within the Health and Skin Care industry. These days being an entrepreneur and owning your own business has become more and more important. We equip students with the necessary skills to set them off in the business world and seek employment opportunities within leisure centres, five-star hotels and cruise liners, as well as opportunities in management in the health sector. Starting your career with a strong foundation will stand you in good stead as you enter and progress in this industry. With thirty years of educational excellence, we provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to start their own business. Being an Internationally qualified Health and Skincare therapist, Beauty Technologist, Hairdresser or Fitness Professional opens doors to a career path filled with diverse opportunities. The possibilities are endless.

Ten Reasons to Study at the International Academy of Health and Skin Care

Experience

We believe there can be no substitute for experience. Our thirty year track record has ensured that we develop only courses that are fit for purposes. Our extensive focus on relevant training material, hands-on classes and experienced lecturers ensures a pleasant and motivating learning environment.

Prestige

We offer only the best qualifications currently available in the world. Qualifications at this level ensures industry wide respect for our graduates. Our graduates are admired for their skills and by association represents quality training.

Quality

The International Academy of Health and Skin Care has been part of an international community setting standards for the respective industries for years, operating at this level ensures that we meet world standards all the time. With external assessments conducted by international examiners each year, excellence in the field of study is guaranteed.

Practical Focus and Skill Driven
As our students we feel it is our duty to ensure that you are highly skilled in not only the theory components but specially in practical competencies. We focus on practical skills by ensuring smaller classes and employing only the most experienced and skilled lecturers. With great practical skills comes great confidence that ultimately converts to job satisfaction and financial stability.

Industry Ready

We are passionate about equipping our students not only with the curriculum required knowledge and skills, but fully develop the student to a level that they can enter a workplace post studying to immediately start earning a decent living. We focus intensely on our work integrated learning strategy. The aim is to simulate as far as possible real-life simulated environments for students to interact with their future clients. Students can practice what they learn in real-time with support by professional lecturers.

International Comparable

We offer only qualifications that can compare with any standard in any country worldwide. Our long and standing relationships with the foremost gold standard award bodies CIDESCO and ITEC ensures that students do not need any additional qualifications, skills or examinations to travel and work. A Qualification awarded by these bodies ensures you a passport to the International job market.

Access

The mere fact that we have been in business for thirty years must count in our and our students favor. Relationships are key when starting off on your journey. We have access to the latest qualifications, innovations, and technologies. Simply put we know first when things are changing. Further to this our long-standing association with cruise ship job placements through Steiner, allows for immediate access to an international placement after graduating.

Recognition

When studying towards any qualification one must be diligent to ensure that all you achieve will be recognized. We have ensured that all our qualifications are not only recognized, but also fully accredited Nationally and International. This aspect is vital to ensure oversight in how the Academy performs as one has regard to quality education and accountability.

Self-Reliance

When choosing a career path to follow, we believe that your choice should be one that will empower you and give you independence. With a practical skill you will always be able to create your own income and you do not need much to start a small business and then grow it to its full potential. Independence is the ultimate gift you can give yourself.
Innovation

Innovation is crucial to the continuing success of the Academy and its students. Continued development and research is a mantra we stand by. New technology and teaching styles can be implemented as soon as they become available thanks to our robust development strategies and our international partners inputs that keeps us current and up to date. It is our ability to adapt that sets us apart from the rest.

Invest in your future by studying at the International Academy of Health and Skin Care as we provide you with more than you can expect from any other institute.