About Elmcrest College

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Established in 1976, Elmcrest College has built its reputation on the competency and success of its graduates. Success results from dedication to the academic and personal growth of each student enrolled in any of our programs, by providing an exceptional learning environment with small classes and individualized instruction. We bring together over 20 years of operational excellence from Canada’s premier largest day spa and over 25 years of educational excellence. We are actively involved within the spa industry at the provincial, national and international level which ensures that we are directly on the pulse of the industry and its staff training needs. Elmcrest College has received national recognition for our outstanding contribution to the industry.

Some of our firsts:

• Elmcrest College is the first training institute within Canada addressing the need for top-quality administrative and management staff through our unique full-time and part-time training curriculum customized for the Spa industry.
• Elmcrest College is the first private career college in North America to receive Ministry diploma approval for our full-time Spa Management curriculum.
• Elmcrest College is the first registered private career college in North America wholly dedicated to Ministry approved curriculum for the spa and wellness industries.

The Faculty of Spa Management provides training programs specifically geared to the Spa industry.

The Faculty of Massage Therapy has proven its commitment to developing the top Massage Therapists in North America regardless of the industry or environment they chose to work in. Our graduating classes of 2000, 2001 & 2002 achieved an outstanding 100% success rate at these provincial examinations. Our pass rate for 2003 was 96%, 80% in 2004 and 84% in 2005. Our June 2006 Graduates have continued Elmcrest’s history of success with an outstanding 100% success rate.

The Faculty of Esthetics has significantly raised and broadened the curriculum bar with the new ‘Professional Spa Therapist’ diploma program. This 1120 hour program takes a holistic approach in qualifying Estheticians for world-class career opportunities.

The North American exclusive Elmcrest College Spa Excellence© Seminar Series is directed towards those looking to develop specific skills at any level, changing responsibilities within the industry or newcomers to the spa and wellness industry.

With ground-breaking training in Massage Therapy, Professional Spa Therapy, three levels of Spa Management and Professional Development Seminars there is no better foundation for a growing career that can take you to places about which most people only dream.