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Welcome to The National School of Aesthetics
You can enrol in beauty therapy courses and nail technology courses through The National School of Aesthetics. Basically, we are New Zealand’s oldest beauty therapy school so far. Obviously, NaSA is the South Island’s obvious choice for a career in the beauty industry!
We opened on 3 July 1985. Owner Noel Turner and former owner Don Kendall started the National School of Aesthetics in Christchurch at that time. Furthermore, both Noel and Don are internationally qualified beauty therapists. We are an ITEC school, so we offer the international qualifications our industry expects.
We offer entry-level beauty courses, such as our beauty therapy course and our nail technology course, so that you can enter the beauty industry well prepared.
For example, around 40% of the winners in the 2017-18 Beauty NZ awards were our graduates. Also, 26% of the overall finalists were NaSA graduates in the 2017-18 Beauty NZ awards. In addition, the 2015-16 and 2017-18 winners of the Beauty Therapist of the Year award were also NaSA graduates. Our results are excellent, especially since we receive around 5% of New Zealand’s beauty education funding overall.
Our Beauty Course and Nail Technology Course Programmes
Certificate and Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5)
Learn beauty skills in our beauty therapy course. Specifically, we cover facials, manicures, pedicures, basic make-up, waxing and eye treatments. The beauty course also includes Swedish massage, spray tanning, advanced facial and body treatments, and more. You then graduate with the hands-on skills to work in the industry.
New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology (Level 4)
Learn various nail technology skills in our nail technology course. Specifically, we cover manicures, pedicures, and various nail technology techniques. The nail technology course is NZQA-Approved, so you may be eligible for a Student Loan and Fees Free. Afterwards, you graduate as a fully qualified nail technician with the hands-on skills to work in the industry.
Travel the World with International Qualifications from Your Beauty Therapy Course and Nail Technology Course
Ākonga / students can sit ITEC international qualifications once they pass our New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology course or our Certificate and Diploma in Beauty Therapy course.
International qualifications are important. Indeed, ITEC said: “International qualifications are supported by industry and … easily transportable nationally and internationally.“
We’ve been an ITEC school since 1985, and ITEC has been examining ākonga / students all over the world since 1947. With this in mind, we can offer you the best training and opportunities in the South Island to successfully gain your international qualifications.
Funding for New Zealand Ākonga / Students for Beauty Therapy Course and Nail Technology Courses
Are you a New Zealand citizen? Or New Zealand permanent resident? You may be eligible for a Student Loan. This can help pay for your some or all of course fees. It can also help pay for some of your course-related costs.
News at The National School of Aesthetics
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July School Holidays 2024
The National School of Aesthetics school and offices will be closed from 1 PM on Friday, 5 July 2024 until 8:30 AM on Monday, 22 July 2024 for July school holidays. You can still email us or phone us over that time, and we will get back to you when our offices reopen on 22 July 2024. Any questions? Contact…
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Happy 39th Birthday, NaSA!
Happy birthday to us! The National School of Aesthetics turns 39 years old today. We’re offering the same high quality training we’ve offered since day one under the leadership of one of the original owners. The National School of Aesthetics is the oldest, and one of the best, beauty therapy and nail technology education providers…
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April School Holidays 2024
The National School of Aesthetics school and offices will be closed from 1 PM on Friday, 12 April 2024 until 8:30 AM on Monday, 29 April 2024 for April / autumn school holidays. You can still email us or phone us over that time, and we will get back to you when our offices reopen…
