Why Open Enrollment Isn’t the Best Fit for Trade School Success

One of the most frequently asked questions we encounter is: 


"Does New Age Spa Institute offer open enrollment, and is it beneficial in a trade school setting?"

While open enrollment may work for some academic programs, it is not ideal for trade schools, especially in esthetics and massage therapy, where hands-on education is critical. At New Age Spa Institute, we’ve designed our curriculum with our students’ success in mind, and open enrollment doesn’t align with the cohesive, focused learning environment we strive to provide.



Here’s why:

  • Hands-On Education Requires Cohesion

Trade school education, particularly in esthetics or massage therapy, is built around hands-on practice and collaborative learning. Our curriculum relies heavily on hands on practice. 75% of our curriculum involves our esthetic and massage students working on each other, friends, family, and walk in clients. Open enrollment would result in having students at vastly different training levels—such as beginners alongside those nearing the end of their education. This creates challenges for both students and instructors. The varying skill levels can lead to distractions and hinder the group’s overall progress. This is why at NASI you start a program with your classmates and stay together every step of the way.


  • Advanced Topics Demand a Structured Approach

Our esthetics curriculum incorporates advanced esthetics topics such as HydroPlus Facials, Chemical Peeling, IPL, and Microchanneling. Our Massage curriculum includes advanced topics such as sports massage, manual lymphatic drainage, and hydrotherapy massage. These require a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that build over time. Open enrollment would disrupt this progression and limit the ability of all students to fully grasp these advanced techniques.


  • Togetherness Promotes Success

At New Age Spa Institute, we believe in fostering a sense of community and support within each group of students. By keeping each cohort together from the beginning of their training to the end, we ensure that every student progresses at the same pace. This creates an environment where they can learn, grow, and succeed together without distractions or disparities in skill levels. Through this student commitment we've had the privilege of seeing beautiful and lifelong friendships form highlighting a core sense of community in the beauty industry.


Choosing a trade school like NASI means choosing a structured, hands-on education that sets you up for success in your career. Open enrollment may work in other settings, but in esthetics, a focused and cohesive learning journey is key to mastering the art and science of the profession. If you’re ready to join a program where every student is supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed, we’d love to have you as part of the NASI family.

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