Why Choose Elaine Sterling Institute as Your Beauty School
Choosing the right beauty school means finding a place where what you learn leads to a real career. At Elaine Sterling Institute, we nurture your passion for beauty and wellness and transform you into a polished professional with a deep understanding of your chosen trade.
Elevated Educational Experience
Our programs go beyond a basic beauty school education. You’ll train with advanced products and techniques used in luxury spas, medical practices, and high-end salons — gaining the real-world experience and strong technical foundation needed for premium positions in the industry.
Commitment to Professional Growth
We care about professionalism — in our school and in how our students serve clients. Our programs are built for students who want to sustain a long-term career, supported by professional learning environments and meaningful industry partnerships.
Curriculum Shaped by International Standards
Our curriculum is guided by CIDESCO and ITEC-certified founder Elaine Sterling, reflecting a world-class approach to technique, professionalism, and client care. Graduates are prepared to meet the standards of luxury spas, medspas, salons, and wellness centers.
Modern, State-of-the-Art Learning Environment
Our campuses are clean, modern, and equipped with the latest industry tools and equipment. Clinic floors and treatment areas are designed to look and feel like a luxury spa or salon — helping students transition seamlessly from school to the workplace.
Our Mission
The mission of the Elaine Sterling Institute is to be the global leader in Spa education by combining classical European traditions of barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, nail care, and massage therapy with modern American scientific technologies. We do this through providing educational excellence to our students with a long-term commitment to their personal and professional development.
Our Vision
The vision statement of the Elaine Sterling Institute is to provide programs of educational excellence and to instruct our students in the competencies set by the state board of cosmetology and massage therapy, equipping students with the required skills to pass the state board examinations and to enter the workforce. Realizing this vision will ensure ESI has programs that are of the highest standard, and its graduates will be sought by employers in the spa and medical spa industry.
Our Core Values
- Provide programs of educational excellence
- Promote a creative learning environment
- Provide a facility that emulates the spa environment to promote a smooth transition from school to the workplace
- Provide a supportive and caring environment
- Provide a state-of-the-art facility that is clean, safe, and attractive
- Commitment to our students’ success in school and in the workforce
Frequently Asked Questions About Elaine Sterling Institute
Is your school accredited?
Does the school help students find employment after graduation?
We have a very active job placement department. At Elaine Sterling Institute, we believe networking with industry leaders is vital to our students’ ability to be placed upon graduation. While we cannot promise anyone a job, we can connect students and graduates with potential employers and assist with resume and interviewing skills.
What is the age range of students at your school?
Our student body forms a diverse group of individuals ranging from 18-65 years of age. Some students join us right after high school, while others decide to get a beauty school education later in life, as a way to change their career, open up new career possibilities, or follow a passion for beauty.
What are the CIDESCO and ITEC certifications?
CIDESCO (Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie) is the World Standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy. Membership is open to the leading schools, colleges, beauty salons, and spas of the world. Earning a CIDESCO certification requires completion of training at a registered CIDESCO school, a 2,500-4,000 word project with case histories, a multiple-choice exam, and a final practical exam.
ITEC (International Therapist Exam Council) is an international certification that is recognized in over 37 countries worldwide, allowing candidates to work internationally. The ITEC curriculum is included in all programs, and a certification class can be taken for an additional cost as a post-graduate course. This certification ensures that your training is current and meets international standards.
Whether you wish to work overseas or stay in the United States, you can get the top internationally recognized certifications at Elaine Sterling Institute, the only beauty school in Georgia that offers these certifications.
Is tutoring available?
We do offer tutoring as needed, but our curriculum is set up in such a way that tutoring is not usually needed. We have a systematic methodology to our educational process, and students can learn in multiple ways, from listening to classroom lectures, watching instructor/guest speaker demonstrations, and experiencing hands-on training in the student clinic areas. We make learning fun!
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