8419 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45239

Located in Ohio, International Academy is a Cosmetology school that prepares students for professional careers in the beauty industry. For five years, International Academy has been proud to receive the Ohio State Board of cosmetology's Award of Excellence. Only given to the top 20 percent of cosmetology schools in the state, this award is a testament to the quality and standard of training at International Academy.

Students who choose to attend this Ohio cosmetology school will be able to choose from programs devoted to cosmetology, esthetics, and nails. The cosmetology program provides students with the knowledge needed to begin a career in hair, skin, and nails. Focusing heavily on hair, the cosmetology program covers such topics advanced hair color and "blueprint" haircutting. The esthetics program meanwhile, instructs students in such areas as waxing, spa treatments, make-up application, and facials. Requiring just 300 hours of study, International Academy's nail program prepares students to administer services like manicures, pedicures, acrylic nail application.

Students enrolled in this Ohio cosmetology school's cosmetology program have the unique chance to satisfy 10 percent of their coursework through internships at area salons.

Quick Facts:

As part of International Academy's admissions process, prospective students are asked to submit an essay detailing why they have chosen to embark on a cosmetology career.

International Academy enjoys status as an accredited school and is a participant of both the Stafford Loan and Title IV Pell Grant programs.

International Academy boasts clinic areas where students can gain first-hand experience in their newly learned skills by working on members of the public.

While the esthetics program requires five months of study with classes meeting from Tuesday to Saturday, the nail program lasts for two months -- although classes still meet Tuesday through Saturday.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.