Launch Your Beauty Career With Confidence
Elite School of Beauty Therapy offers accredited hair, beauty, and aesthetics courses in Hertfordshire & Essex — from beginner to advanced levels. Fast-track NVQs, VRQs, VTCTs, and short intensive courses are designed to get you qualified quickly and start your career or grow your skills.
✔ Beginner to Advanced Courses | ✔ Accredited & Insurable Qualifications
✔ Fast-Track Options | ✔ 50+ Years Combined Industry Experience

NVQ Level 3 In Beauty (general route)
This is an essential course for non-medics wanting to move onto more advanced beauty & aesthetics courses. Learn electrolysis, massage, lash extensions, intimate waxing, and electrical advanced treatments for the face and body.
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E-Book
Our convenient downloadable guide offers numerous top tips and step-by-step instructions for starting your own business.
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Start Up Beauty Packages
Starting a new beauty salon? Check out these Start-Up Beauty Packages at Elite School of Beauty Therapy in Bishop's Stortford.
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Hairdressing NVQs
Gain the experience, knowledge, and competency to obtain employment in a hair salon or set up your own hairdressing business by gaining a Level 2 in Hairdressing at our award-winning hair academy in Hertfordshire.
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Teaching Qualifications
Ideal for newly qualified teachers and those wanting to begin their journey into a teaching or training career in further education. If you wish, you can progress onto a Level 4 Teaching qualification once you have completed this course.
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Aesthetics Courses
Learn all you need to know to give effective chemical peel treatments, discover how to do dermaplaning, or learn the latest microneedling skills on our aesthetics courses at Elite School of Beauty Therapy in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help me start up my hair, beauty & aesthetics business?
«All of the tutors at Elite School of Beauty Therapy in Hertfordshire are experienced therapists who have worked in the industry and have gained a wealth of knowledge to advise you whilst you are on our hair, beauty and aesthetics courses.
How can I learn a treatment in a day when it's a 10 week course at my local college?
«At our Hertfordshire hair & beauty training school we teach in very small groups on an intensive basis. The majority of the day is practical work virtually on a one-one basis, coupled with on-hand assistance, should it be required. You’ll be amazed at what you can learn in a day!
What qualifications do your tutors have?
«All our tutors have recognised teaching qualifications and also we have 5 VTCT Assessors in our Hertfordshire hair & beauty training school.
Do the tutors in your Hertfordshire hair & beauty school have industry experience?
«Yes, within salons, mobile or home based. We have over fifty years of industry experience to share with the students and every tutor runs their own successful Hair or Beauty business alongside teaching your courses.
Do you offer hair & beauty training courses for men in Hertfordshire?
«Our Hertfordshire hair & beauty training courses are offered to men and women. These courses are usually run separately but, on occasions, we offer mixed classes. You will be advised if a member of the opposite sex has requested to attend a course, but due to the small number on the courses this rarely happens.
Is there an exam at the end of my hair, beauty or aesthetics course?
«This depends on which course you choose. There isn’t a formal exam on the Short Intensive Diploma courses as you are assessed as the day progresses. The VTCT qualifications are structured to include end of unit exams, written questions and practical assessments.
Will I receive a certificate at the end of my hair & beauty course?
«All Beauty DiplomaandHair Diploma courses are fully accredited with the Beauty Guild or ABT. On successful completion of your course, you will receive an E-certificate which will enable you to obtain public liability insurance.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 ★★★★★ (28)

I completed my manicure and gel polish course a few weeks ago, and it was an amazing experience! From the moment I arrived, Clare made me feel really welcome, and I felt confident enough to ask for help whenever I needed it. I would highly recommend Elite and can't wait to book my next course. Thank... you! x read more

Fantastic training for Indian Head Massage with the lovely Clare and I’m in the process of setting up my business. So excited. Highly recommend x

I had my Swedish masdage course with Clare on Monday, and it was amazing! She was so lovely and friendly, made me feel completely at ease, and was a great tutor. I came away feeling completely energised and really confident in putting my new skills into practice. Thank you for a great day 🙂

I thoroughly enjoyed learning with Clare. She has such a relaxed and welcoming energy, and I’m looking forward to booking on to my next course with her. I trained in Indian head massage and I loved that we got the opportunity to practice in 3 models in the one day. I left the classroom really feelin...g like I knew what I was doing. read more

I completed my Indian head massage training with Claire 27/07/24.
Claire created such a relaxing but professional way of learning, I was comfortable to ask for support at anytime. Also to add the models were also lovely.
Thank you x

I have just completed the NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing course and I found the entire course to be outstanding. The knowledge and experience I have come away with has given me the confidence to work for myself, in my own home hair salon. I began with no experience in hairdressing and with the help of my...amazing tutor, Karen, I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined. Karen took so much time to help me, encourage me, and she believed in me every step of the way. Honestly, the best trainer I could ask for. I can't recommend this training school enough, they really do make dreams come true. Thank you x read more

I recently completed my NVQ level 2 hairdressing course at Elite and it was the best decision I have ever made. Clare and Karen were both very welcoming and Karen was the best tutor you could ask for. I have now set up my own business doing mobile hairdressing and it’s all thanks to them. Now that I... have completed my training Karen is amazing when I need advice. I would definitely recommend Elite and I will book again in the future. read more

So pleased that I chose the Elite Beauty School to do my Indian head massage training. From the moment I arrived Claire made me feel at ease & filled me with confidence. Can’t wait to return to do my facial course next week, highly recommend!

I had an excellent experience at The Elite Beauty School doing the manicure & gel polish course. My tutor Charlotte was very hands on & answered all the questions I had. I now feel super confident in starting my own nail business.

I did the reflexology course with Clare and honestly it was just amazing! Would highly recommend! Clares approach was both professional and caring and made us feel at ease while teaching us in depth about our course. Xxx

I have signed up for the holistic 7 day massage course and from my first contact with Clare, I have been made to feel very welcome. The first day of my course was with Charlotte and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. She could see how nervous I was and soon put me at ease, she was on hand t...o guide and encourage me with the clients. I honestly can not wait for the rest of the course, thank you so much ladies! read more

I’ve just completed the aromatherapy massage course led by Clare. The personal and focused lessons meant I learnt so much in a short period of time and gained confidence quickly to meet the required level. As well as being exceptionally knowledgable, Clare really cares about her students and her app...roach is both encouraging and collaborative, enabling you to meet your full potential. I’ll be booking another course soon! read more

Fantastic school
Had an amazing experience learning Swedish massage. Shannon is a wonderful teacher she was exceptional with all her experience. Will be back for more.
The best learning school I have been too.
Thank you x

Absolutely amazing experience! The best customer service throughout and Charlotte really puts her everything into making you feel confident with what you’re doing. Thank you Elite Beauty School, cannot wait to book onto the next course. X

I have been to Elite Beauty School a few times now for different massage and holistic courses. The team are so welcoming and I feel really supported and at home when I am there. From the very start with booking in, to actually taking my training course, they have always been so friendly. I learn so...much, and come away feeling really confident with my new skills, which I have really enjoyed putting into practice with clients. Thank you for all your support and kindness. I am really looking forward to booking in for more courses and expanding what I am offering in my practice. Would highly recommend Elite to others! read more

A really enjoyable course, thank you so much Charlotte for a perfect training day!

WOW I loved the Swedish massage course, I was very nervous as I hadn’t done anything like this before, but Charlie our tutor was amazing, she put me at ease and explained everything thoroughly and her demonstrations were clear and easy to Cl follow. I have already recommended the cre tee to friends...and family members, and I will definitely be back to do other courses, thank you so very much x read more

I first met Charlie, my tutor, and although very nervous, was instantly put at ease. The course was excellent and I loved the way I had real clients from day 1, if not a little daunted as a newbie. I would have liked to have received the theory beforehand as background reading to the practical.Thank... you Charlie, I am already in the process of setting up my home salon and will be doing another course soon. read more

I just want to pass on my thanks for the excellent tuition of which I have received from Jo as my tutor.Jo is an absolute asset to the Elite Team. As a tutor she really takes time to understand each of her students individually, she gets how each of them work and trains them in a manner that she kno...ws they will understand, she is very student centred at the heart of everything she does.What I have found particularly with Jo is she knows when and how to apply pressure with you to get the best out of you and she knows when she needs to spend more time making you understand.As tutors go you could not ask for better quality training than this, she gives you confidence, knowledge and the key skills you will need to go on and be industry ready.Thank you so much to yourselves and Jo, incredible training. read more

I would like to say a big thank you to all the team at Elite Beauty School. Charlotte is an excellent teacher and she has taught me something new and I found her wonderful to work with! I really feel I have achieved a great skill and couldn’t have done it without you. From the booking in process, wh...ere Clare was a great help in this, to the end certification, it has been a delightful experience. You are all Amazing! I would definitely recommend this school as a great place to learn! read more

I completed my manicure and gel polish course a few weeks ago, and it was an amazing experience! From the moment I arrived, Clare made me feel really welcome, and I felt confident enough to ask for help whenever I needed it. I would highly recommend Elite and can't wait to book my next course. Thank... you! x read more

Fantastic training for Indian Head Massage with the lovely Clare and I’m in the process of setting up my business. So excited. Highly recommend x

I had my Swedish masdage course with Clare on Monday, and it was amazing! She was so lovely and friendly, made me feel completely at ease, and was a great tutor. I came away feeling completely energised and really confident in putting my new skills into practice. Thank you for a great day 🙂

I thoroughly enjoyed learning with Clare. She has such a relaxed and welcoming energy, and I’m looking forward to booking on to my next course with her. I trained in Indian head massage and I loved that we got the opportunity to practice in 3 models in the one day. I left the classroom really feelin...g like I knew what I was doing. read more

I completed my Indian head massage training with Claire 27/07/24.
Claire created such a relaxing but professional way of learning, I was comfortable to ask for support at anytime. Also to add the models were also lovely.
Thank you x

I have just completed the NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing course and I found the entire course to be outstanding. The knowledge and experience I have come away with has given me the confidence to work for myself, in my own home hair salon. I began with no experience in hairdressing and with the help of my...amazing tutor, Karen, I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined. Karen took so much time to help me, encourage me, and she believed in me every step of the way. Honestly, the best trainer I could ask for. I can't recommend this training school enough, they really do make dreams come true. Thank you x read more

I recently completed my NVQ level 2 hairdressing course at Elite and it was the best decision I have ever made. Clare and Karen were both very welcoming and Karen was the best tutor you could ask for. I have now set up my own business doing mobile hairdressing and it’s all thanks to them. Now that I... have completed my training Karen is amazing when I need advice. I would definitely recommend Elite and I will book again in the future. read more

So pleased that I chose the Elite Beauty School to do my Indian head massage training. From the moment I arrived Claire made me feel at ease & filled me with confidence. Can’t wait to return to do my facial course next week, highly recommend!

I had an excellent experience at The Elite Beauty School doing the manicure & gel polish course. My tutor Charlotte was very hands on & answered all the questions I had. I now feel super confident in starting my own nail business.

I did the reflexology course with Clare and honestly it was just amazing! Would highly recommend! Clares approach was both professional and caring and made us feel at ease while teaching us in depth about our course. Xxx

I have signed up for the holistic 7 day massage course and from my first contact with Clare, I have been made to feel very welcome. The first day of my course was with Charlotte and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. She could see how nervous I was and soon put me at ease, she was on hand t...o guide and encourage me with the clients. I honestly can not wait for the rest of the course, thank you so much ladies! read more

I’ve just completed the aromatherapy massage course led by Clare. The personal and focused lessons meant I learnt so much in a short period of time and gained confidence quickly to meet the required level. As well as being exceptionally knowledgable, Clare really cares about her students and her app...roach is both encouraging and collaborative, enabling you to meet your full potential. I’ll be booking another course soon! read more

Fantastic school
Had an amazing experience learning Swedish massage. Shannon is a wonderful teacher she was exceptional with all her experience. Will be back for more.
The best learning school I have been too.
Thank you x

Absolutely amazing experience! The best customer service throughout and Charlotte really puts her everything into making you feel confident with what you’re doing. Thank you Elite Beauty School, cannot wait to book onto the next course. X

I have been to Elite Beauty School a few times now for different massage and holistic courses. The team are so welcoming and I feel really supported and at home when I am there. From the very start with booking in, to actually taking my training course, they have always been so friendly. I learn so...much, and come away feeling really confident with my new skills, which I have really enjoyed putting into practice with clients. Thank you for all your support and kindness. I am really looking forward to booking in for more courses and expanding what I am offering in my practice. Would highly recommend Elite to others! read more

A really enjoyable course, thank you so much Charlotte for a perfect training day!

WOW I loved the Swedish massage course, I was very nervous as I hadn’t done anything like this before, but Charlie our tutor was amazing, she put me at ease and explained everything thoroughly and her demonstrations were clear and easy to Cl follow. I have already recommended the cre tee to friends...and family members, and I will definitely be back to do other courses, thank you so very much x read more

I first met Charlie, my tutor, and although very nervous, was instantly put at ease. The course was excellent and I loved the way I had real clients from day 1, if not a little daunted as a newbie. I would have liked to have received the theory beforehand as background reading to the practical.Thank... you Charlie, I am already in the process of setting up my home salon and will be doing another course soon. read more

I just want to pass on my thanks for the excellent tuition of which I have received from Jo as my tutor.Jo is an absolute asset to the Elite Team. As a tutor she really takes time to understand each of her students individually, she gets how each of them work and trains them in a manner that she kno...ws they will understand, she is very student centred at the heart of everything she does.What I have found particularly with Jo is she knows when and how to apply pressure with you to get the best out of you and she knows when she needs to spend more time making you understand.As tutors go you could not ask for better quality training than this, she gives you confidence, knowledge and the key skills you will need to go on and be industry ready.Thank you so much to yourselves and Jo, incredible training. read more

I would like to say a big thank you to all the team at Elite Beauty School. Charlotte is an excellent teacher and she has taught me something new and I found her wonderful to work with! I really feel I have achieved a great skill and couldn’t have done it without you. From the booking in process, wh...ere Clare was a great help in this, to the end certification, it has been a delightful experience. You are all Amazing! I would definitely recommend this school as a great place to learn! read more










