Admission Information
For All Courses
aDMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or the equivalent (GED).
Applicants must have proficiency in both reading and writing English. (International Students living abroad will require a virtual Admission interview and/or TOEFL iBT exam with a minimum score of 68.)
Applicants must show good visual acuity and proof from an optometrist may be required from the school.
Applicants must meet all physical and mobility requirements outlined in the entrance interview.
Applicants must complete the enrollment application and pay the $3000 Enrollment Fee.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Our Open Enrollment program is designed to meet the needs of students who require more flexibility in their schedules. With this option students will register for class times that work best for their schedules to complete the course work. After completing the online curriculum and book work students will be eligible to start the hands-on course work. The Open Enrollment will complete the 600-hour, 320-hour, or 200-hour course with a more flexible time table.
There will be a one-hour lunch break each 8 hour day and students can take a 15-minute break in both the morning and afternoon. During 4-hour days students may take one 15-minute break when needed.
The Class Schedule will rotate throughout the year to offer a variety of availabilities to meet the varying needs of our students. For example, a schedule may focus on a condensed 8-hour day such as the one seen above. In the future we will consider schedules focused on evening availabilities or weekends.
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600-HOUR ENROLLMENT PACKAGE
320-HOUR ENROLLMENT PACKAGE
200-HOUR ENROLLMENT PACKAGE
ENROLLMENT FEE INCLUDES
Registration
Online Tuition
Student Kit
Book Fees
Loupes
ENTRANCE INTERVIEW
Every applicant will partake in an Entrance Interview. The Entrance Interview is intended to ensure that the applicant has the physical and language skills necessary to be successful.
We reserve the right to deny admission to any applicant whom we believe, based upon the entrance interview, is not qualified to succeed in or benefit from enrollment.
ONLINE INSTRUCTION
You will begin your training with access to the world-renowned Dectro Electroepilation Online Course. You will have the flexibility to learn theoretical components of electrolysis at your own pace and from anywhere.
After the online modules are complete for one of our three courses (600-hour, 320-hour, or 200-hour)—phase 2 of online training will continue with Zoom. They prepare you for both the final exam and the in-person part of your training.
CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Once all online training is complete, our in-person lectures and demonstrations will help solidify the training received online.
HANDS-ON Training
Finally, our certified and licensed instructors will be there to provide hands-on, practical instruction on-site at our state-of-the-art new learning facility. You will be able to practice on yourself, other students, instructors and models who come to the school.
STUDY GUIDE
We provide you with the International Board of Electrologist Certification Study Guide and Workbook to help you learn and prepare for the state board exam.
cLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
ACADEMIC HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
IDEA is closed on the following days:
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Saturday, January 6, 2024: Winter Break
Monday, January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 19, 2024: President’s Day
April 7, 2024 - April 16, 2024: Spring Break
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024: Memorial Day Weekend
July 1, 2024 - July 7, 2024: Summer Break
Saturday, August 31, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024: Labor Day Weekend
Monday, October 14, 2024: Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Monday, October 28, 2024: AEA Conference
Monday, November 11, 2024: Veteran’s Day
Monday, November 25, 2024 - Saturday, November 30, 2024: Thanksgiving Week
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025: Winter Break
For holidays falling on Saturday, IDEA will be open the preceding Friday.
For holidays falling on Sunday, IDEA will be closed the following Monday.
LANGUAGE
All courses are taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.
International Students living abroad will require a virtual Admission interview and/or TOEFL iBT exam with a minimum score of 68.
FACILITY LOCATION
IDEA is located in beautiful, Oak Brook, Illinois at 1100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 132. The building is easily accessible from any direction, right off Route 83 South and 22nd Street. There’s ample free parking. Our new facility features a large, open classroom with separate work stations including a treatment bed, stool, cart with magnifying light and epilator with all its accessories. The sanitation lab includes an autoclave and dry heat sterilizer with all needed supplies.
IDEA equips the student with all supplies needed to complete the program and offers students the most up-to-date technology in epilators today. IDEA presents some lectures in a classroom setting using enhanced teaching aids, audio-visual equipment as well as hands-on. Lectures are presented using Microsoft PowerPoint and videos. We also utilize virtual platforms for lectures to allow for more opportunities in students' varying schedules.
Our new facility also has a student room with lockers and a ‘hoteling’ counter with chairs and outlets that allows multiple students to utilize their laptops for study. There’s also a break room with microwave and a vending machine for students to take a break or eat a meal. Weather permitting, there’s a beautiful outdoor area with benches where students can catch some fresh air and enjoy nature on their break time.
PAYMENT METHODS / TERMS
Cash
Check
Money Orders
AMEX, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover