C.I.D.E.S.C.O - International (Zurich) Comite International D'Estheique et de Cosmetologie was founded in 1946 to further the professional competence and integrity of the Beauty Therapist and Make-up Artist as well as developing a closer liaison with the medical professional bodies with whom the Beauty specialist and Make-up Artist now works. It affords constant contact internationally to maintain world wide standards of knowledge and techniques. CIDESCO is now recognized in 32 countries worldwide and has over 130 schools around the world teaching to the International acclaimed CIDESCO standards.

I.T.E.C (UK) Independent Therapy Examination Council founded in 1947 and provides an independent professional examination system covering all aspects of Beauty Therapy and Make-up Artistry whose examinations would be widely recognized. All I.T.E.C Schools have to conform to a rigid set of rules and ethics governing standards of equipment, teaching and training.

City and Guilds of London is the leading assessment and awarding body in the United Kingdom and offers work-related qualifications across all areas of the industry. City and Guilds International (A part of City and Guilds London) was established specifically to serve the international school and offers Certificates and Diplomas internationally recognized by educators and employee alike. Their combined expertise makes them the largest and most well respected international awarding body. Their President, The Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh and incorporated by Royal charter founded 1878 All qualifications are quality assured by P.A.B and accredited by SAQA.