"Cut Above has given me the knowledge and skill to perfect my style/art of barbering, with a lot of good support and good people around me. It’s the place to be. No doubt."

"It was the best thing I have done. I found a really supportive family environment, where I made friends easily, felt comfortable and started to achieve.”

“My beauty role models would have to be a few of my tutors at Elite. Hearing the stories about how they have helped people and what they have done throughout their careers motivates me to be the best I can be.”

"I got so much support from the tutors and principal during my study. They could see the therapists that really had a passion and were selfless with their time."

“Elite has given me a good foundation of knowledge to build on. It is not until you go out into the industry that you realise how little you actually know."

"Elite has taught me all the skills that I needed to begin my career in the beauty industry."

"It has given me the tools I need to be able to do treatments confidently and professionally. Also the good reputation of the school means that potential employers know I will be well trained."

"NZIS is a family orientated organisation. The staff is very supportive and I thoroughly enjoyed the environment."

"The course helped me to improve my confidence a lot. It made me feel more comfortable when talking to clients as English is my second language."