Ms. Conroy trained in Beauty Therapy in the Park School of Beauty Therapy, Nottingham. She has been responsible for beauty promotions in Switzerland , France, Holland and the United States. She has broadcast frequently on radio and television here, and in Europe and America and is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines.

Ms. Conroy founded her Beauty School in March 1972 and it is the most prestigious school in the country. The CIDESCO Day Course has two full-time tutors for a maximum of 28 students.

The school is conveniently located at Temple Hall, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, which is a five-minute walk from Blackrock Dart Station. Bus numbers 7, 7a, 8, 17, 45, 114.

Tutors at the Bronwyn Conroy Beauty School spare no effort in the pursuit of excellence. A reciprocal work input is demanded from every student. Self-discipline and an appropriate work ethic are essential factors for the achievement of success by all students.

Acceptance Requirements:

Acceptance to enrol in any course at the Beauty Training School is at the sole discretion of the principal, however, Leaving Certificate or an equal standard of education or alternative professional experience is acceptable. The applicant must be 17 years of age on taking examinations.

Application Procedures:

The receipt of the completed application form and the appropriate deposit fee reserves a place on the course subject to the student satisfying course specific entry requirements. A suitability interview is also required for certain courses. Applications are processed on a first-come basis. Once accepted students are notified of arrangements for the course. Students on waiting lists are accommodated when vacancies arise.

School Examinations :

The School Examinations are those of:

1. CIDESCO International ( Zurich ) was founded in 1946 to further the professional competence and integrity of the Beauty Therapist, as well as developing a closer liaison with the medical profession, cosmetic chemist and other professional bodies with whom the beauty specialist now works. It affords constant contact internationally to maintain worldwide standards of knowledge and techniques. Students must undergo a course of at least 1200 hours of training in practical and theoretical work in a registered CIDESCO school.
2. CIBTAC is the Examination Board of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology Limited (BABTAC). It has built up its reputation over 25 years and is renowned for its high level of training and strict quality control. There are now over 150 schools in 18 countries accredited to offer the prestigious CIBTAC awards. Students sit a theoretical and practical examination to test their knowledge and skills and only those that satisfy the external examiner in every aspect, will be awarded the CIBTAC diploma.

Note:

• Students who achieve CIDESCO and CIBTAC qualifications may join the Irish Beauty Professionals Association (S.A.C. Ireland) as professional beauty therapists.
• The pass mark for CIDESCO examinations is 70%
• The pass mark for CIBTAC examinations is 60%

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