Elite International BEAUTY SCHOOL
Elite's origins date back to 1973 when a Dutch Beauty therapist named Joyce Blok opened the Beauty Therapy College of New Zealand, the first institution to offer professional beauty therapy training in New Zealand. She then went on to open the Joyce Blok institute. Both of these institutions form part of Elite International today.
The Elite brand was started in 1999 with a single campus in Albany. This campus has modernised and moved twice. Growing to meet demand it now occupies a stunning purpose built facility in Triton Drive, Mairangi Bay.
In 2005 to meet demand from students from the Waikato who wanted training to an international standard without having to travel to Auckland, Elite started the first Beauty and then Spa Therapies training facility in Hamilton. This growth culminated in the opening of a completely refurbished facility in Bryce Street in the centre of Hamilton in 2007.
The Wellington School of Beauty Therapy joined the Elite Group at the end of 2008 bringing new professional training opportunities to the Capital.
In October 2009 New Zealand's two longest established Colleges co-located to spectacular new premises at 3 Broadway in the Heart of Newmarket. Close to transport links this campus represents a state of the art facility unrivalled in Australasia for professional Beauty and Spa Therapy training.
As Elite has grown to meet industry demand we have always maintained our core values of commitment to excellence in education delivery through small class sizes and high expectations and standards for staff and students alike.
The Elite Difference
- Largest Provider of Beauty and Spa Therapy Training in New Zealand
- Four Campuses in the Upper North Island
- 6, 12 or 18 month full time study options
- 12 month part time earn while you learn study option
- Internationally Qualified Teaching Staff
- Graduates are highly sought after in the industry
- Small class sizes (Maximum 16 students in practical classes)
- Exceptional product training by amongst others Dermalogica and Joyce Blok
- Elite diplomas recognised by New Zealand Immigration
- Visa Assistance and accommodation referral service provided for international students
Our Mission Statement
Our students will receive the highest calibre of training exceeding international standards. Because of this they will have increased opportunities in the beauty therapy industry both in New Zealand and abroad. Our standards will be high and our disciplines will be tough but fair. Graduates will be of the highest competence and their employers will benefit from their skills and knowledge.
We will encourage personal development. We will develop strategies to take into account individual needs. We want our students to be happy in themselves, their training and their careers.
