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C.I.D.E.S.C.O.
C.I.D.E.S.C.O. is the worlds major international Beauty Therapy Association
Founded in 1946 with its Head Office in Zurich Switzerland
Represented in over 30 countries
The C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Diploma is the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of Esthetics and Beauty Therapy.
Since 1957 the C.I.D.E.S.C.O. qualification has set standards that have been imitated over five continents of the globe.
There are over 130 C.IDESCO schools around the world teaching to the internationally acclaimed C.I.D.E.S.C.O. standards leading to the C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Diploma.
C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Training
Students must undergo a course of at lest 1200 hours of training in practical and theoretical work in a registered C.I.D.E.S.C.O. School.
C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Examinations
On Completion of the course, students take the C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Examination which consists of;
A facial examination
A body examination
An additional subject
A written examination
Project (Thesis)
Candidates are also required to write a project of at least 4000 words on a subject relevant to the study ob beauty therapy. The purpose of the project is to give candidates the opportunity to use their knowledge, ability and creativeness.
Diploma
The prestigious C.I.D.E.S.C.O. Diploma is awarded to Candidates who have passed the C.I.D.E.S.C.O. examinations and given proof of having gained at least 600 hours work experience in a beauty centre / salon.