Prospective Students
Admissions Requirement
- Complete an Enrollment Agreement
- Applicants must be at least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- Proof of name change if applicable
- A form of ID
Prospective students are welcome to visit Elle International Beauty Academy to discuss educational and career plans. The admission staff is available for providing guidance and advisement Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Class Description
Cosmetology
In our Cosmetology program you can learn cutting, styling, coloring,
permanent waving, waxing, skin care, nail care and salon management. Our mission is to provide you with a firsthand look at the hairdressing career and to help you build a solid foundation of practical skills. Learn more…
Esthetics
Our Esthetics program focuses on skin care, facials, body treatments, makeup application, hair removal and products. You can become a skin care specialist and learn how to enhance your client’s overall look. Learn more…
Nail Technology
In the nail technology program, you will learn manicure and pedicure treatments, electric filing, retail management, individual client analysis, and more. You will receive a well-rounded education that includes lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice. Learn more…
Class Hours
Cosmetology: 1500 Hours & 38 weeks (Full-time)/ 75 weeks (Part-time)
Esthetics: 750 Hours & 19 weeks (Full-time)/ 38 weeks (Part-time)
Nail Technology: 350 Hours & 9 weeks (Full-time)/ 18 weeks (Part-time)
Tuition & Fees
*Tuition/Fees are subject to change
Refund Policy
Any refund regarding the tuition will be calculated using the Illinois Refund policy in effect at the time of the student’s withdrawal. The refund policy shall apply to the stated program price. Percentage of the program completed is computed based on the actual hours completed.
- When notice of cancellation is given within 5 days after the date of enrollment, all application and registration fees, tuition, and any other charges shall be refunded to the student.
- When notice of cancellation is given after the 5th day following enrollment, but before the completion of the student’s first day of class attendance, the school will retain the registration fee of $100.00, plus the student’s charged costs of any books and/or materials which have been provided by the school and retained by the student.
- Students who enroll and begin classes, tuition adjustments shall be made in the following manner.
Percentage of Contract Hours Amount of Total Tuition
to the Length of Program Owed to the School
0.01% to 4.9% 10%
5% to 9.9% 30%
10% to 14.9% 40%
15% to 24.9% 45%
25% to 49.9% 70%
50% and over 100%
4. Notice of cancellation must be in writing. The postmark will determine the cancellation date or the date the notices is delivered in person to the school manager. This policy applies regardless of whether or not the student has actually begun training.
5. Enrollment time is determined as the time elapsed between the actual starting date and the date of the student’s last day of physical attendance in the school. All refunds will be calculated based on the student’s last date of attendance. Any monies due to the student will be refunded within 45 days of a determination that a student has withdrawn, whether officially or unofficially, or from any of the following situations, whichever occurs first:
i. Formal cancellation by the student as defined in “Buyers Right to cancel” where the student, parent, or guarantor have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement until midnight the fifth (5th) business day after the student has enrolled and not begun classes, and the student agrees to pay the cancellation fee or administrative fee of $150.00;
ii. Formal termination by the School for any cause, which includes non-payment of any amount when due hereunder, failure of a student to attend class for 14 days without the School’s consent;
iii. Failure to return from an approved leave of absence by the documented date of scheduled return or the date that the student notifies the institution that he or she will not be returning. The cost of books, equipment and supplies is not included in the tuition adjustment computation and such items will not be refunded.
6. Requests for transfer documents are provided free of charge for an initial request and at a rate of $2.00 per subsequent occurrence.
7. Refund guidelines also apply in the event of any of the following circumstances:
i. If the student becomes ill or is in a disabling accident and is unable to attend school for extended periods of time.
ii. If the student has suffered a death in his/her immediate family.
iii. If there are circumstances beyond the control of the student that render his/her attendance impossible and are accepted by the school.
8. If the school is permanently closed and is no longer offering instruction after a student has enrolled, the student shall be entitled to a pro-rata refund of tuition.
9. If a course is cancelled subsequent to a student’s enrollment, the school shall, at its option
i. Provide a full refund of all monies paid or
ii. Provide completion of the course
10. Refund example will be provided to the student upon request.
Transfer and Re-Entry Policy
We accept transfers from other schools. However, no more than 100 hours of previous training will be credited, although the school reserves the right to recognize more hours at the school’s discretion. All transfers must present a valid transcript in order to have any hours of previous training recognized. Transfers credited with completing a portion of a course will be charged the current hourly fee for hours needed to be completed, plus the fee for equipment (if needed), and an enrollment fee of $100.00. A student may not return after termination from the school. Former students who did not complete their course may re-enroll, however, a re-entry fee of $250 and a deposit may be required, regardless of the student’s prior payment history. Registration fee for a second re-entry is $400. All re-enrollees and deposit requirement are at the discretion of the school president. In addition, transfers and re-enrollees must meet all other admission requirements. If students have not completed the program by the completion date, they will be charged a fee of $10.00 per hour as needed for completion.
Employment Assistance
The school cannot and does not guarantee employment to any student. However, the school will assist the graduates in finding a job with resume and interview skills, professionalism, and other job-readiness skills. Students are eligible to be placed in their field of employment if they have filed for the state licensing exam. All students must have made satisfactory arrangements regarding any balance owed before being eligible for placement assistance. We cooperate with all surrounding beauty salons in the area by keeping records of current job openings. This information is passed on to interested graduate students only.