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Mary Reid International Spa Academy, Edinburgh:
Mary Reid International Spa Academy, located in the centre of Edinburgh, a short walk from the main bus station, Waverley and Haymarket train stations. We provide a wide range of part-time, full-time, short-term, undergraduate and postgraduate beauty therapy courses, and all are from the central Edinburgh Beauty School. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our learning both in beauty therapy and body therapy, leading to internationally recognised qualifications - ITEC & CIDESCO.

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About Us:

The Mary Reid International Spa Academy was founded in 1954 and is now one of the oldest and most well established therapy schools in the UK. Over the last five decades, Mary Reid has become recognised throughout the world as one of the very best places for therapy students to 'learn their trade'. The school is proud to uphold Mary Reid's commitment to excellence, maintaining high standards of training that helps graduates develop successful, fulfilling careers.

Quality Education:
In the rapidly evolving global Spa Industry Mary Reid International Spa Academy is at the forefront of educating the industry leaders of tomorrow. The Academy syllabus delivers a complete skill set for the modern spa professional, providing the sector with expertly trained students with well rounded skills and abilities not just in therapy but across every aspect of spa operations and management.

The Academy remains the only one its kind in Scotland to offer full and part time ITEC and CIDESCO courses, providing its students with world class qualifications. The school offers a vibrant learning experience - leading to internationally recognised qualifications.

Internationally Recognised Beauty and Body Therapy Courses:

Diploma, undergraduate & postgraduate levels:

- Part-time beauty therapy & spa academy courses
- Full-time beauty therapy & spa academy courses
- Short-term beauty therapy courses
- Postgraduate beauty therapy courses

Additionally
: Day and weekly courses for students with no prior qualifications

* All courses offered are from the central Edinburgh Beauty School.

Our Staff:
At Mary Reid International Spa Academy we believe teaching is a an art and that tutors should have real industry life experience to compliment their teaching ability. Our tutors are skilled teachers and experienced practioners with a wealth of practical knowledge from a wide variety of spa and beauty operations.

The team are focussed on providing the highest level of industry training to ensure that all students attain their goals and leave the Academy with the recognised skills to progress and succeed in the many varied career paths within the Spa & Beauty industry.

International Qualifications:
CIDESCO: This is the world's primary international beauty therapy association.

International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC): ITEC is an international examination board, operating in over 33 countries worldwide offering a variety of qualifications.

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Address: 43 North Castle Street, EH2 3BG, Edinburgh, Scotland , UK / GB
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