Academy Introduction

We provide continuing education opportunities for individuals who are eager to advance themselves and pursue personal growth.

By collaborating with outstanding professional organizations both locally and internationally, we offer diverse and high-quality academic and professional programmes. These programmes aim to enhance learners’ academic qualifications and professional competence, supporting their personal development and career advancement.

Through rigorous programme validation, flexible learning modes, and suitable class schedules and locations, we deliver high-quality continuing education services to all learners.

Academy Vision & Mission

“Beauty Begins with Professionalism” is our core vision and mission.

We are committed to excellence, gathering talents to guide students toward professional mastery.

We aim to train learners in personal integrity and professional ethics, dedicated to promoting the development of the wellness and beauty industry. By enriching learners’ professional knowledge, we help them embrace new challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing landscape of holistic wellness and beauty.

Academy Philosophy

We promote wellness culture and aim to build a positive industry image while establishing a continuous learning system.

We strive to improve service quality within the wellness sector. Our principal and instructors conduct in-depth research on various wellness and beauty techniques and continue to offer professional guidance to the industry.

The academy adheres to the principle that every programme must have a professionally certified Programme Director to ensure teaching quality. We aim to provide every learner with comprehensive knowledge and help them apply what they have learned. Regardless of age or whether learners are industry professionals, our academy supports everyone in enhancing their personal growth, professional knowledge, and career prospects.

The founder, Ms. Grace Chan (MBA, APVC), is the Honorary President of the Hong Kong International Professional Beautician Association, Project Chair of the International Beauty & Health General Union (Hong Kong), Education Director of Korea B.H.L., and one of the most influential figures in endocrine harmony and management under Korea I.B.H. She was also awarded the Outstanding Personality Award 2016.

Ms. Chan has profound expertise in endocrine harmony and is the first to introduce its foundational concepts to Hong Kong. She is a pioneer in endocrine wellness practices and a leader in spreading authentic endocrine harmony wellness culture across Hong Kong.

The academy occasionally offers Scholarship and Award Schemes to encourage lifelong learning, continuous advancement, and obtaining professional qualifications. Outstanding learners receive certificates and scholarships (applicable exclusively to academy programmes). Each year, the academy also nominates learners for international competitions and recognizes outstanding industry practitioners with merit awards, giving students opportunities to gain recognition on major platforms.

Academy Strengths

Diversified Development & Employment Pathways

In addition to providing professional training with certificates and diplomas ranging from Level 1 to Level 4, the academy offers graduates multiple development and employment opportunities.

We provide international certifications such as IBHGU and IWSPA.
Experienced practitioners may also apply for Hong Kong’s QF Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to obtain official qualification certificates. Programmes can also articulate to higher academic levels through partnerships with institutions such as Chris University (USA), enabling learners to pursue diploma, bachelor’s, and master’s degree recognition.

The Scholarship Scheme is offered periodically to support lifelong learning and encourage learners to pursue professional certification. Outstanding learners may receive merit awards and scholarships (usable for academy enrolments only). The academy also nominates learners to participate in global competitions and honours active practitioners with industry excellence awards.

Accredited Organisations

International Beauty & Health General Union (IBHGU)

Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, IBHGU is a federation comprising associations from the beauty, hair, cosmetics, and wellness industries.
Founded in 1993, it has over 20 years of history and established chapters in Malaysia, Taiwan, China, the USA, the UK, Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
The federation includes 180 industry-related associations and over 1,000 companies, making it the largest industry chamber of commerce in Korea.

Its authoritative certification body — Korea Beauty and Health License Association (BHL) — specializes in elevating professional standards in the beauty and health sector by developing skill-based qualification frameworks.
BHL certificates are supported and recognized by professors from the Department of Beauty and Health at Seokyeong University, Korea.

BHL Certificate Recognition

  • Korea: Recognized nationwide; a government-designated certification body

  • China: Recognized by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce Beauty & Cosmetics Chamber

  • Hong Kong: Recognized by approximately 4,000 beauty salons across the city

International Alliance for Education Accreditation (IAEA)

The International Alliance for Education Accreditation is formed by global education and beauty institutions. Industry experts develop professional standards to enhance professionalism and build a positive industry reputation.

IAEA also establishes a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system to support lifelong learning.

Recognition

  • China: Recognized nationwide