Help Your Students Achieve Their Goals
AT AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER BEAUTY ACADEMY
At The French we are passionate about arming school students with the opportunities and skills required to kickstart their career in the beauty industry alongside their schooling commitments.
Our School Engagement program is available in both QLD and South Australia and supports students to develop knowledge and apply skills directly relevant to a future career pathway. Through our Vocational Education Pathways students also have exclusive opportunities for early offers and direct entry into our post-school qualification programs.
Ways to Engage and Support Your Students
How To Enrol A Student
School or Student to reach out to our Schools Engagement Team
If you have a student interested in our VET Program, reach out to our Schools Engagement team (below).
Student to attend Campus and complete Commitment to Enrol form
Enrolled students must attend campus. This can be either a Parent Information session or independent campus tour before eligible to commence classes. Whilst on campus they will complete a commitment to enrol form.
School to complete the Schools Consent Form
Our team will share a school’s consent form with you to complete.
Meet the Team
Brisbane & Gold Coast:
Bronwyn Whitaker
07 5562 2567
schools@thefrench.edu.au
Adelaide:
Kate Gratton
08 81204750
schools@thefrench.edu.au
MEET THE TEAM
BRONWYN - QUEENSLAND
“I’m passionate about empowering Frenchies to become the best versions of themselves through education and self development”
KATE - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
“I love supporting and guiding our Frenchies to kickstart their careers within the beauty industry.”
What’s on in 2026
Throughout the year The French hosts a number of key events and milestones for school students and educators. From Pathways to Success Networking events, Course Start dates to Early Offers for school leavers, you can find all the important dates in our downloadable calendar
French Family Rural & Remote Relocation Scholarship
A scholarship to support students required to relocate for full time study
2026 EARLY OFFERS NOW OPEN
Students can secure their place without the stress of waiting for their Year 12 result now
To help your students start the process, fill out the Early Offers School Endorsement Form
WHAT'S ON AT THE FRENCH
Open Day 2025
AUGUST 28, 2025
4PM - 6.30PM
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
9.30AM - 11.30AM
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
4PM - 6.30PM
Frequently Asked Questions about Vocational Training at The French
They are nationally accredited courses that deliver skills oriented learning designed to prepare you for a specific job.
Why Study a Vocational Education and Training Course in Secondary School
Complete a nationally recognised vocational qualification and a South Australian secondary school certificate at the same time. Go directly into employment or receive credit towards further vocational training Develop employability and industry-specific skills
Stackable VET – Introduction to Make-Up:
The course is timetabled one day per week for 6 weeks and follows the South Australia Secondary School term, with intakes each term. Class hours are 9am-3:00pm – 65 nominal hours:
- Research and Apply Beauty Industry Information (SHBMRES003)
- Organise personal work requirements (SIRXIND003) 20 nominal hours
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics QLD (SHB20121)
The course is timetabled one day per week for 36 weeks and follows the QLD School Term Timetable Class hours are 9am – 3pm one day per week with intakes twice per year 4 QCE points Advanced Beauty Services
- The course is timetabled one day per week for 20 weeks and follows the South Australia Secondary School term.
- Class hours are 9am-4:00pm with intakes each Semester
- 160 nominal hours – 20 SACE Stage 2 credits:
- Provide Lash and Brow Services (SHBBFAS004) 30 nominal hours
- Apply Eyelash Extensions (SHBBMUP008) 40 nominal hours
- Provide Manicure and Pedicare Services(SHBBNLS007) 60 nominal hours
- Use electric file equipment for nail services (SHBBNLS011 ) 30 nominal hours
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics SA (SHB20121)
The course is timetabled one day per week for 36 weeks and follows the South Australia Secondary School Term.
Class hours are 9am – 4pm one day per week with intakes twice per year
75 SACE points Stage 1 525 nominal hours
- Advanced Makeup
- The course is timetabled one day per week for 20 weeks and follows the South Australia Secondary School term. Class hours are 9am-4:00pm
- 160 nominal hours – 20 SACE Stage 2 credits
- Design and apply make-up for photography ( SHBBMUP010) 30 nominal hours
- Design and apply creative makeup (SHBBMUP013) 50 nominal hours
- SHBXCCS008 – Provide salon services to clients 30 nominal hours
- Determine resource requirements for new business ventures (BSBESB304) 50 nominal hours
Successful completion of:
- Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics (SHB2012) contributes towards 75 SACE Stage 1 credits.
- Advanced Beauty Services contributes towards 20 SACE Stage 2 credits
- Advanced Make Up contributes towards 20 SACE Stage 2 credits
Consistent attendance is essential for success. It ensures students stay engaged with the course material, maintain steady progress, and develop the practical skills needed to complete the course. By attending regularly, students not only absorb knowledge but also benefit from interactions with our educators and classmates, fostering a supportive learning environment. Consistency helps build discipline and keeps students on track, reducing the risk of falling behind and making it easier to excel in both assessments and hands-on practice.
For all payments and payment plans please contact our accounts team. accounts@thefrench.edu.au
For all documentation, enrolment process questions etc please contact our admissions team: admissions@thefrench.edu.au
For course enquiries please contact our student advisors courses@thefrench.edu.au
Our Principals doors are always open and we welcome you to get in touch should you have any feedback or concerns.
Brisbane
Carleigh Morris carleighm@thefrench.edu.au
Gold Coast
Ashley Fuller ashleyf@thefrench.edu.au
Adelaide
Michelle Jessen michellej@thefrench.edu.au
For those students who need additional learner support, there are teachers available outside of class time for students to seek help with assignment and exam strategy, as well as practical skill performance.
The beauty industry is an ever-growing employment sector with a wide range of career opportunities that cross over into fashion, media, the creative arts, tourism, retail, education, health, rehabilitation therapies, product development and so much more. Technology innovations and changing consumer demands open up a whole suite of new and exciting career pathways for which a diploma at The French is the ultimate starting point.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
Read our most recent Graduate Stories
Melanie Cochrane
Rim Daghmash
Thanapa (Pim) Waewdee
Kikie (Siriwanna Phiromkit)
Macey Dodwell
Rosine Zahabu Kasuku
Laura King
Khatira Haidari
Stephanie Howell
Tahlia Muniz
Find the perfect course for you from our range of nationally accredited diploma, certificate and short courses.
Our friendly team of Student Advisors (many of whom are former Frenchies) are just an email, live chat, or phone call away.
Our luxurious, salon-inspired facilities are described as Harvard-meets-Chanel. Find an Australian campus near you!
In the spirit of reconciliation, The French Beauty Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which our Campuses stand today. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land, their Elders past, present and emerging, and to their connections to land, sea and community. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
Read The Uluru Statement here.
