Professional esthetics diploma
Professional Esthetics / Spa Therapy Diploma
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A comprehensive 12-month private beauty college diploma teaching advanced skin analysis, facials, chemical peels, hair removal, and client salon practice.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeNot yet verifiedFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- High school graduation or age 19+ mature student status
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Admissions interview and personal statement of interest
- Good hand-eye coordination and colour perception
- Proof of English language proficiency
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Book an admissions interview with Blanche Macdonald Centre advisors
- Submit completed application form and academic documentation
- Pay registration deposit to secure placement in chosen cohort intake
- Receive professional esthetics treatment kit and textbook package
Step 5 of 8
Professional esthetics diploma
⏱ 12 months- 12 months of intensive theory, treatment labs, and live client salon clinics
- Dermatology science: skin pathology, cosmetic chemistry, and pH balance
- Facial therapies: extractions, microdermabrasion, and chemical exfoliation
- Hair removal: hard wax, soft wax, and body sugaring techniques
- Nail enhancement: manicures, spa pedicures, and gel application
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- Blanche Macdonald Centre — 12 months (About $18,900 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- College comprehensive practical and theoretical final examinations
- No provincial licence required in BC (voluntary association membership available)
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Esthetician
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.