Elite School of Beauty & Spa is a prominent New Zealand institution specialising in beauty therapy, spa treatments, and makeup artistry. As part of Yoobee Colleges Limited, one of the country’s largest private training establishments, Elite offers comprehensive education across multiple campuses, including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Tauranga.
Elite offers a range of NZQA-recognized qualifications spanning Levels 3 to 5 on the NZQA framework. Courses include:​
- Certificate in Skin Care and Makeup Services (Level 3) – 18 weeks​
- Beauty and Body Essentials (Level 4) – 32 weeks​
- Beauty and Spa Therapy (Level 5) – 40 weeks, including internship opportunities​
- The Essentials Collection (Level 3 & 4) – 38 weeks​
These programs encompass skills in skincare, makeup application, massage, nails, and spa therapies.
Elite is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, offering small class sizes for personalised attention, hands-on training in on-site spas and salons, assistance with CV preparation and interview skills, access to industry-standard products and equipment, support for neurodiverse and disabled learners.