Education that Works

At Capri Beauty College, your future is our only business. We've been helping people like you prepare for exciting and creative careers in the cosmetology field for over 50 years.

At Capri Beauty College we use the industry leading Pivot Point curriculum so you receive state-of-the-art training to provide you with the maximum job placement opportunities.
We offer day or evening classes to fit your schedule.
You can graduate in less than one year or a maximum of two years, depending on your program.
At Capri Beauty College you'll enjoy learning from experienced, knowledgeable faculty in small classes with fellow students who will become life-long friends.

Pivot Point

Pivot Point is a registered service mark and trademark owned by Pivot Point International, Inc.

Capri Beauty College is proud to offer the best and most comprehensive, industry leading hair and beauty education to our students through Pivot Point training and curriculum, complete with Pivot Point's Designer's Approach educational library and online learning complete with Pivot Point's Designer's Approach educational library and online learning.

Prospective Students

You'll enjoy a lifetime of opportunities in the cosmetology field. Whether this is your first career or you're contemplating a new career, Capri Beauty College will help you achieve your goals for an exciting career. There are a variety of opportunities for both men and women in the field of cosmetology:

Salon Opportunities: Hair Designer, Special Occasion Styling, Color Specialist, Trichologist, Salon Owner
Spa Opportunities: Nail Technician, Skin Care Specialist
Travel Opportunities: Platform Artist, Competition Designer, Private Consultant
Glamorous Opportunities: TV/Motion Picture Designer, Celebrity Designer
Scientific Opportunities: Manufacturer's Representative, Research Assistant.
Educational Opportunities: Corporate Education Director, School Owner, Educational Consultant

Admissions Information

Tours of the Campus are available Tuesday through Saturday by appointment. The College is closed on Sunday and Monday. Applicants of Capri Beauty College will meet the following admissions criteria:

Basic Cosmetology

Provide an official *transcript of graduation from a school recognized by the State's Board of Education providing secondary education (high school, home school or GED).
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Must complete an application for admission and participate in a personal interview.
Must provide valid and current Driver's License or State I.D.

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Instructor Programs

Provide an official *transcript of graduation from a school recognized by the State's Board of Education providing secondary education (high school, home school or GED).
Provide an official *transcript of graduation from a State approved school providing Cosmetology education.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must complete an application for admission and participate in a personal interview.
Must provide valid and current Driver's License or State I.D.
Applicants to the short course must have a minimum of two years employment in the beauty industry.
Completed Pivot Point training.

Check out our enrollment checklist to ensure your enrollment into Capri Beauty College is smooth.

POLICY FOR VALIDATING *TRANSCRIPT

All students will be required to provide a an official copy of either a high school transcript, GED transcript or Home School transcript in order to enter in to all programs of study at Capri Beauty College. (A copy of a high school transcript will be accepted provided it has been notarized to be a true and exact copy of the original.) These documents need to be presented to the admissions department no later than the day of orientation.

All transcripts or official documents must be presented to the registrar in a sealed envelope with the school/institution logo or faxed from the official school/institution where the student received the transcript or official document. The registrar will review all high school, GED and home school transcripts to confirm that they are official documents. No student will be admitted if the registrar does not have documentation that properly validates high school graduation.

To verify that a school is recognized by the Ill. State Board of Education (ISBE) the registrar will check the ISBE website; www.isbe.net. Home schooled students will be required to provide a transcript from their school and certified by a school official.

Appropriate steps would be enforced for other states as well. The Office of Admission at Capri will verify out-of-state transcripts with the issuing State for official recognition of validity. A student that submits a diploma or official document from a foreign country will have their document translated by an appropriate official to verify that their diploma is a valid high school diploma.

Transcripts deemed "not-valid" is the school's final decision without appeal. Abuse will be reported to the Office of the Inspector General.

Areas of Study

A cosmetology career can offer artistic satisfaction and monetary rewards in a wide variety of industry segments. The opportunities for achievements are limited only by your imagination. With a scientific approach to education, Pivot Point training brings together the concepts of art and science within a sound educational foundation. Art and science are used to develop our curriculum for teaching in a manner which produces a highly competent and creative designer.

The world of cosmetology is larger than ever and the need for creative, well trained designers is growing every day. By choosing a profession in the cosmetology field, you can be assured of a rewarding, creative and exciting future. But, to really reach the top and make the best possible use of your talents and artistry, you will need a fine education; Capri Beauty College can offer you just that. Education that works!

Capri Beauty College offers several courses of study:

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

The Satisfactory Progress Policy is consistently applied to all students enrolled at the school. It is printed in the catalog to ensure that all students receive a copy prior to the first day of class. The policy complies with the guidelines established by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and the federal regulations established by the United States Department of Education. For more information regarding the Satisfactory Progress Policy click here.