To provide quality education to those who desire to succeed in the cosmetology profession and subsequently secure future employment.

Our basic objective is to offer training to prepare the student with skills needed to secure, future employment. Upon satisfactory completion of 1600 hours for cosmetology and 600 hours for cosmetician, a diploma will be awarded and students will be qualified to take the certification test, which will enable them to become licensed in California. We continually survey the profession to keep abreast of current trends, designs and techniques. Teachers give "individual" as well as "class room instruction".

Job placement assistance is provided to graduates and students upon request at no additional charge, but the school gives no guarantee of employment nor does the school use placement data as an incentive to entice prospective students to enroll. However, our primary goal is to provide specialized training, which will prepare our graduates for employment upon licensure from the Board for Barbering and Cosmetology. The staff works with the salon owners and employers to provide students with an opportunity to become gainfully employed upon completion and licensing. Students are encouraged to discuss their employment needs with the instructor or administrative staff person.

This institution has entered into a voluntary agreement for an educational institution with the Department of Consumer Affairs, to teach the course of cosmetology, manicuring, teacher training, and cosmetician. Also has been licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology as a cosmetology educational institution. Additionally, the institution is registered with agencies, which provide financial or other assistance to our students.

These include:

    • Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
    • Employment Development Department
    • Career Opportunities for Cosmetology (WIA, R.O.P, ONE STOP)
    • El Camino Community College “ Compton Center”

No person will be denied admission, graduation or any other rights and privileges of the college due to race, creed, color, age, religion, sex or ethnic origin.

Cosmetology and Cosmetician
Entrance is open to career-minded people who, in the opinion of the school staff, would be able to obtain and utilize the skills necessary for employment. Candidates are thoroughly screened and tested to determine their capabilities and career potential.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and are required to provide proof of age. The International Academy of Cosmetology admits as regular students those who posses one of the following: A) High School Certificate, B) High School equivalency certificate (G.E.D.), or C) person beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State of California, who show high motivation and whose aptitude evaluations indicate the ability for successful completion. No student will be enrolled for a course of instruction unless he or she has passed an entrance exam. Test being used are T.A.B.E. 7 & 8 (English) and T.A.B.E. Español. The entrance exam is a standardized test, administered by a school official. No student will be admitted who scored below 65% (percent) for each of the above, mentioned tests.

Applicants unable to score the minimum percentage requirement may take another exam after two weeks of failing. R.O.P. high school candidates are required to show proof of registration through LACOEROP and a copy of performance agreement.

When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of "C" or better, he/she is awarded a diploma certifying his/her graduation. Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate State Board of Cosmetology Examination.

DAY SCHOOL: School is in session daily,
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
NIGHT SCHOOL: School is in session daily,
Monday - Thursday from 5:40 pm to 8:40p.m.
Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. (mandatory)

R.O.P. School is in session daily,
Tuesday - Friday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

STARTING DATES: Classes start the first Tuesday of every month or every semester according to ROP and El Camino College schedule. After the completion of 400 hours, a night student may extend the hours of attendance to complete a 7 hour day.

COSMETOLOGY
Full time students: 35 hours per week - 49 weeks, for a total of 1600 hours.
Part time students: 20 hours per week - 86 weeks, for a total of 1600 hours.

HOLIDAYS - SCHOOL CLOSED
The Academy is closed on Sunday and the following holidays. Martin Luther King's Birthday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas week December 24th to January 01st. A special holiday may be declared for emergency or special reasons. In such an event, students will be notified by school personnel via telephone and/or a notice posted on the front door of the school explaining the reason foreclosure and the date of reopening.

TUITION POLICY & FEES
All tuition and fees are payable in advance unless other arrangements have been made prior to commencement of classes. For information on tuition assistance, please contact the registrar. Financing options are available to those who qualify through monthly installments.

A late charge of $10.00 will be assessed on all private payments, 5 days delinquent. Upon completion of courses, copies of student records shall be provided. All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to completion of the course. The school reserves the right to change tuition and fees, make subject changes when necessary and make substitutions in kits as required without prior notice. Any changes in fees will not affect attending students.

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100 N. Lake Ave.  Pasadena, CA.  91101 (626) 229-9110
4085 Tweedy Boulevard  South Gate, CA  90280 (323) 249-0270