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 is one of the world’s leading vocational education business’s. Since 1878, millions of people have used City and Guilds qualifications to enhance their skills and today millions more are learning skills that are widely accepted as a benchmark for workplace excellence.