Program Overview
Esthetician Hybrid – Theory Online & Hands on Application on Campus
Enjoy all The Elaine Sterling Institute has to offer in the comfort of your own home creating a schedule that works with your lifestyle.
The theory portion of the program is taught through a dynamic online educational platform with self-paced learning and live instruction.
A flexible on campus schedule has been created to complete the required hands-on portion of the program.
Total Program Length
1000 total hours / 9 months
27.5 hours per week
Schedule Options
Option 1
First 440 hours (Approximately 4 months): Monday-Thursday 6:00pm-10:00pm (on campus) & 11.5 hours per week (online, self-paced)
Final 560 (Approximately 5 months): Tuesday – Thursday 6:00pm-10:00pm plus Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm (on campus) & 7.5 hours per week (online, self-paced)
Option 2
First 440 hours (Approximately 4 months): Monday thru Wednesday 9:00am-2:30pm (on campus) & 8 hours online per week (online, self-paced)
Final 560 (Approximately 5 months): Monday thru Thursday 9:00am-2:30pm & 8 hours per week (online, self-paced)
Option 3
Thursday & Friday 9:00am – 7:30pm on campus & 7.05 hours online per week (online, self-paced)
Please call admissions for more information (404) 256-5228
Tuition: $17,000
Kit, Book and Supplies: $2,649
Total: $19,649
ESI offers tuition payment plans and offer federal financial aid. Tuition and registration payments can be made online in our tuition payment section of our website. More information can be found about financial aid and tuition on our Financial Aid page.
The goal of this program is to qualify and equip the student with the tools, experience and confidence necessary to pass the State of Georgia Licensing Examination and to assure the student is the top candidate for future employers or business opportunities.
Curriculum
- Health, Safety & Sciences
- Industry Concepts
- Spa Orientation
- Medical Concepts (chemical peels & advanced treatments)
- Body Treatments
- Machine Operations
- Makeup
- Hair Removal
- Spa, Business Practices & Advanced Topics
- Spa, State Board + Program Review
The objective of the Esthetician program is to develop in the student the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional attitudes necessary for success in the Esthetic industry and profession. To provide a content-rich curriculum that meets State, National and International requirements in theory, lab, and clinical experience, and that prepares students to confidently enter the industry ready to work. To train students to critically think as they assess and address the individual needs of each client. The goal of this program is to qualify and equip the student with the tools, experience, and confidence necessary to pass the State of Georgia Licensing Examination and to assure the student is the top candidate for future employers or business opportunities.
Student Kits
- Apple iPad
- Milady Esthetician textbooks
- Milady CIMA access
- CanvasMe account
- Qnity access
- Esthetician Kit
- ESI Jacket
- Elaine Sterling Skincare
- Makeup Forever Cosmetics makeup
- Makeup application kit
Kits are provided to every student and are subject to change.
Classroom Machines
Students learn how to perform treatments using the following:
- Hydrodermabrasion
- Microdermabrasion
- Microcurrent (Face)
- LED (Light Emitting Diodes)
- Infrared Lamp
- Ultrasonic Skin Scrubber (Ultrasound)
- Brush Machine
- Vacuum Spray Machine (Lymphatic drainage with the aid of machines)
- High Frequency (Indirect and Direct)
- Galvanic
- Digital Skin Analysis Scanner
After a student completes 1000 hours, services, exams and fulfills all financial obligations to the school, a certificate will be awarded.
Completion Time
Completion time depends on the schedule the student chooses and attends regularly. Based on a Full-Time schedule, the normal time frame of completion would be 9 months. The Part-Time Day schedule time frame of completion would be 12 months. The Part-Time Evening Schedule time frame of completion would be 14 months.
Hours Breakdown
Professional Practices: 150 Theory/Clock hours
Professional Ethics: 20 Theory/Clock Hours
Business Practices: 80 Theory/Clock Hours
Sciences: 320 Hours
