Illinois-Approved Esthetics Training, Taught by Practicing Estheticians

AAE is Illinois' only esthetics school built inside a working day spa. You won't just learn technique in a classroom — you'll practice it on real clients, in a real spa environment, before you ever graduate.

Why American Academy of Esthetics

Real Clinical Hours — Train on real clients in a live spa setting.
Illinois State-Approved — 750-hour curriculum built to meet state board licensing requirements.
Flexible Scheduling — Full-time day or part-time evening programs to fit your life.
Career-Ready Skills — Graduate with hands-on experience in facials, peels, laser, microneedling, and more.
Small Class Sizes — More one-on-one time with instructors and more hands-on practice per student.
Advanced Education Available — Continue your training after graduation with CEU and advanced courses in laser, microneedling, body contouring, and more — all at the same campus.