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Diploma of Esthetician

Conestoga College

  • Kitchener, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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About the program

Two-year diploma in esthetics and spa services.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Esthetician. Apply concepts related to four-term programme covering skin care theory i to iii in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Casino
  • Hotel or resort spa
  • Cruise ship
  • Day or destination spa
  • Medical spa
  • Salon
  • Sales and education

Curriculum

  • Four-term programme covering skin care theory I to III
  • Essential and advanced skin care techniques
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Spa body therapies
  • Hair removal
  • Three teaching spa courses
  • Med spa techniques
  • Spa management
  • Nutrition and wellness
  • Cosmetic development and branding.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • OSSD or equivalent
  • Or age 19+ with mature student status
  • Grade 12 English (C/U) and
  • For many programmes
  • Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics
  • Minimum 60% average of the required subjects
  • Programme cutoffs apply

Accepted academic background

OSSD or equivalent, or 19+ with mature student status; programme prerequisites vary

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Identification Page
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Proof of Available Funds
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,853 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKitchener - Doon
Faculty or schoolSchool of Community Services
DepartmentDepartment of Esthetician
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.