Accreditations/Approval
ICBAS is fully accredited, approved, and licensed by leading state and national educational authorities. Your education matters, and our credentials prove our commitment to quality.
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
As a recognized private educational institution, ICBAS operates with the full approval of the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). This critical approval signifies our strict adherence to the rigorous educational and operational standards mandated by the California Private Postsecondary Education Act, ensuring a safe, ethical, and high-quality learning environment for all our students.
Phone: (888) 370-7589
Website: https://www.bppe.ca.gov
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)
We are proudly accredited by NACCAS, the premier national accrediting body for cosmetology arts and sciences. This prestigious accreditation is a testament to the superiority of our curriculum, faculty, and facilities. Furthermore, NACCAS accreditation allows ICBAS to participate in Title IV financial aid programs, opening the doors of opportunity to a wider student body.
Phone: (703) 600-7600
Website: https://www.naccas.org
U.S. Department of Education
Making education accessible is a core value at ICBAS. The school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Through this recognition, we are authorized to administer federal financial aid to qualifying students. This includes access to Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and the Direct Loan Program, helping you fund your dream career.
Phone: (800) 872-5327
Website: https://www.ed.gov
California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Quality and safety in the beauty industry start here. ICBAS programs are approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board regulates the state's beauty professionals to protect consumers. Our curriculum exceeds their standards, ensuring that when you graduate, you are fully equipped to excel in your licensing exam and thrive as a licensed professional.
Phone: (800) 952-5210
Website: https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
Founder of ICBAS
Sonia Boghosian, the visionary founder and principal of the International College of Beauty Arts & Sciences, brings over 35 years of unparalleled experience to the beauty industry. Nationally and internationally acclaimed for her innovations in premium products, advanced protocols, and cutting-edge education, Mrs. Boghosian has collaborated closely with top-tier beauty professionals. Today, her driving mission is to impart this profound expertise to her students, guiding them as they embark on their journey toward a dynamic, successful career.
What Our Graduates Say
“I have to thank all of the marvelous instructors that took the time to walk me through things when I needed help... It has been one amazing journey and I feel confident that I have chosen a career that I can depend on for the rest of my life.”
— Mina T.
“I was a substitute instructor for 6 weeks in this school. I was impressed that ICBAS has changed a lot since I graduated from this school over 10 years ago. The school has more students now and offers more classes... Congratulations to ICBAS.”
— Lenore C.
“I'm a makeup artist for TV at Warner Bros and Universal, so I was looking for a school that was hybrid online and in person. This school was perfect. My teacher Ms. Nune is a dream. She is an amazing esthetician and a fantastic instructor... Anyway, great school. Fantastic instructors. Highly recommend it.”
— Farah B.