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A Legacy of Beauty. By Louise May
The French Beauty Academy was established in 1986 (initially Gold Coast Training Academy) as one of Australia’s first government registered beauty academies. They take pride in being recognised as one of Australia’s first government-registered beauty academies, with a rich history of delivering highquality vocational training and producing world-class graduates for over 37 years. French Beauty Academy Brisbane campus
Under the direction of The French Family since 2010, they have grown to become the largest beauty trainer provider in Australia. Their vision is to revolutionise vocational education through their dedication to the transformative power of learning, selfdevelopment, and empowerment. They are determined to disrupt traditional delivery models of VET education and are deeply committed to making The French Beauty Academy the best place in the world to study. Beauty Biz Editor Louise May delves into the story of this educational powerhouse, committed to shaping the future of beauty education in Australia.
Can you tell us more about The French Beauty Academy’s unique transformative approach to education and how it sets your graduates apart in the beauty industry?
While our commitment to excellence in education is at the core of everything we do, the heartbeat of our business is one of transformation. Our mission is to harness the power of the ripple effect that happens when one person decides to invest in themselves and their future and the subsequent impact this has. We have an ambitious goal to ensure our students are studying at the world’s premier beauty academy, and Être bien dans sa peau is our mission – to become ‘comfortable in one’s skin.’ This mission is at the core of our commitment to every student – to groom them as individuals, to recognise their personal potential and give them the very best life and learning experiences. We share this philosophy with our students in everything we do; teaching them to embrace the beauty within themselves and in those whose
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lives they touch. Our graduates inherently appreciate that working in the beauty industry is a privilege and a passion; that the true essence of what we do is to help others find the beauty within by nurturing their self-esteem, elevating their confidence, and reviving their energy. That we have the power to open hearts, inspire minds and transform lives. This means our students graduate confident, job ready and equipped with the essential personal attributes and premium standards anticipated by patrons in a luxury service environment.
The diamond standard service excellence program is mentioned as a key element in preparing students for work in luxury salon environments. Could you elaborate on the specific components of this program and how it contributes to the students’ confidence and job readiness? Our Service Excellence program takes diploma students beyond learning the practical skills of beauty therapy and salon management. The holistic personal and professional development curriculum encompasses teaching the value of presentation, language, etiquette, diamond communication skills, deportment, self-awareness, manners, grace, service standards and work ethic. Importantly, it guides each student’s inner journey to self-knowledge, self-awareness, and genuine concern for the welfare of others. The program’s intention is to help students recognise their personal potential and give them the very best life and learning experiences alongside their practitioner training. By completing the program, students graduate confident, job ready and equipped with the essential personal attributes and premium standards anticipated by patrons in a luxury service environment. This ensures our graduates are the preferred choice for beauty, health and wellness practitioners in the salon, retail, and medi-spa sectors.
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