CIDESCO Preparatory Classes and ExamsIndependence College of Cosmetology offers a preparatory
class for Estheticians who would like to obtain the CIDESCO diploma. Please note CIDESCO requires that only
estheticians that have been licensed for at least three years as well as having
worked as an esthetician for at least three years may take the CIDESCO Post
Graduate Examination after undergoing additional training of a minimum of 5
business days at a registered CIDESCO School. Independence College of
Cosmetology will hold CIDESCO preparatory classes on the following dates:
The preparatory class will be taught from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A mock exam will be held on Friday and a model can be provided if you need one. The cost is $1,200.00 for the class plus $660.00 for the CIDESCO exam, totaling $1,860.00. Please call ASAP to enroll for the next class. The preparatory class is payable with a $600.00 deposit by 2 weeks prior to class and $600.00 balance on the Monday of class. The CIDESCO exam is payable in advance by 3 months.
The airport closest to Independence College of Cosmetology is Kansas City International (airport code MCI). It is approximately 45 minutes from the College. We suggest the Marriott Residence Inn to stay at when you are here for the prep class or exam. The address to the Residence Inn is 3700 S. Arrowhead Ave. Independence, MO 64057. The Residence Inn phone number is: 816-795-6466.
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