Program Overview

The objective of the Esthetician program is to develop 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.

Total Program Length
1000 total hours 9 Months
Full-Time Esthetician Day Program 
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 2:30pm
Interested in a hybrid online schedule? Click here for more information.

Start Dates

Tuition Breakdown
Tuition: $17,000
Kit, Book and Supplies: $1,900
Total: $18,900

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.

Financial Aid Info

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
  • Health, Safety & Science
  • Medical Concepts (chemical peels & advanced treatments)
  • Makeup
  • Machine Operations
  • Body Treatments
  • Hair Removal
  • Spa, Business Practices & Advanced Topics
  • Spa, State Board + Program Review

Program Objective

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 Kit
Students will receive a Chromebook with myESIconnect student portal, an ESI Jacket, makeup kit and an esthetician kit with all the necessary instruments and materials to perform the required services. Kits are provided to every student and are subject to change.
 Classroom Machines
Students learn how to perform treatments using the following:
  • Hydrodermabrasion
  • HydraFacial
  • MicroHydra-Lift
  • 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.

Hours Breakdown

Professional Practices: 150 Theory/Clock hours
Professional Ethics: 20 Theory/Clock Hours
Business Practices: 80 Theory/Clock Hours
Sciences: 320 Hours

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STUDENT LIFE

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What sets ESI apart?

Our Institute has the latest spa equipment available, making ESI renowned for combining European standards with American Science.

Here is just a snippet of what makes us the premiere esthetics school in Atlanta:

  • Strong academic standards
  • High expectations of professionalism
  • Connect studies with the real world
  • Build quality business relationships through constant networking
  • Performance-based education
  • Seamless transition from school to the workplace
  • Cutting-edge skincare technology
  • Access to industry leaders
  • Smaller classes and more individual attention
  • International certification through ITEC and CIDESCO program

Are you ready to start on your goals?