Frequently Asked Questions About Delamar Academy
In this page we'll try to answer as many of your questions as possible. But feel free to email us or call us if you need more information. Just click on one of the questions below to be taken to the answer.
Questions
- How do I enrol?
- What are the course fees?
- When do I pay the fees?
- What's included in the fees?
- Are student loans available?
- What is the difference between the 14-week Complete Make-up Artist Course and the 1-year HE Certificate Course?
- Information for International Students
- Do I need a Visa?
- What type of Visa do I need?
- Does Delamar Academy help with accommodation?
- Can I come and see the Academy?
- Who teaches the classes?
- How many students are in each class?
- What are the class times?
- What qualifications are needed for the full-time courses?
- What is a mature student?
- What standard of English do I need to have?
How do I enrol?
To enrol on a course at Delamar Academy, the first thing to do is give us a call on +44(0)208 579 9511 to arrange an interview and to discuss your course requirements. If you're not able to attend an interview in person, we can arrange a telephone interview instead.
After a successful interview, you'll need to complete the Enrolment Form we send you and return it with your non-refundable deposit. This secures your place on your chosen course.
(Please note that enrolment on the 1-year HE Course is processed through the Academy, and not through UCAS.)
All fees for the 1-year HE Certificate Course must be paid by 30th June prior to the September start date and all fees for the 14-week Complete Make-up Artist Course must be paid 4 weeks prior to the course start date. All late applicants must pay the full fees before the course start date.
Some international students may need a confirmation letter of Enrolment to support their application for a student visa. You must have formally enrolled and paid your non-refundable deposit before we can issue such a letter.
However, for International Students from non-EU countries who wish to enrol on the 1-year HE Certificate Course, please refer to the sections below - Do I need a Visa? & What type of Visa do I Need?
All students must be at least 18 years old before enrolling on a course.
All deposits and fees are non-refundable.
Please also check the section below on qualifications required.
What are the course fees?
The course fees are:
- Higher Education Certificate in Professional Make-up Design Course 1 year - £16,500.00
- Complete Make-up Artist Course 12 weeks - £7,000.00, 14 weeks - £7,600.00
- Advanced Beauty and Fashion Course 5 weeks - £4,200.00
- Advanced Prosthetics Course 5 weeks - £4,200.00
- Summer Course 6 weeks - £3,995.00
- Short 1 or 2 week Courses 1 week - £763.75, 2 weeks - £1,292.50
When do I pay the fees?
For the 14-week full-time course and all short courses, all fees must be paid 4 weeks before the course start date.
For the 1-year HE Certificate Course, all fees must be paid by 30th June prior to the start of the course in September.
If you enrol for a course less than 4 weeks before the course start date, you must pay all fees at the time of enrolment.
Deposits and fees are usually paid by cheque or by bank transfer.
Your Enrolment Form includes Delamar Academy's bank details.
If you pay by bank transfer, please use the student's full name as a reference.
Cheques or bank transfers from international students must be in pounds sterling. Please note that fees for international students are the same as those for UK students.
We do not accept payment by debit or credit card.
What's included in the fees?
On the two full-time courses - 1 year HE Certificate Course and The Complete Make-up Artist Course - a kit-box is provided and each student receives a copy of "The Complete Make-up Artist" textbook by Penny Delamar, which is referred to throughout the course. The fees also cover the many products and materials used during the course, as well as equipment and tools.
For the short courses, all make-up and a set of brushes is provided for the student to use for the duration of the course.
For the students on the 1-year HE Certificate Course, registration with Middlesex University is also included in the fees.
Are student loans available?
Students can apply to the Professional and Career Development Loan Scheme to borrow up to £10,000 for our courses. For further information, please call the PCDL Information Line (Freephone 0800 585 505), which is available 8am-10pm, 7 days a week.
Our 1-year HE Certificate Course is validated by Middlesex University, which means that all UK students wishing to enrol on this course can apply for a student grant, student loan, etc. You can contact Student Finance England on 0845 300 5090 for more information or go to www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. Please note, however, that any monies granted cannot be put towards the tuition fees due to Delamar Academy.
Other useful websites are:
What is the difference between the 14-week Complete Make-up Artist Course and the 1-year HE Certificate Course?
The highly comprehensive 14-week course covers all the basic skills of make-up and hair. It is specifically designed for those who benefit from an intensive and focused style of tuition and is often attended by people who are changing career. The course has been running for over 20 years and has produced many successful graduates, including Academy Award, BAFTA and Emmy Award winners.
The 1-year course is validated by Middlesex University and is equivalent to the first year of a degree. The first term is comparable to the 14-week course, as it covers all the basic skills of make-up and hair. In the second term, skills are developed to an advanced level and, by the third term, all students will have consolidated their skills through producing a portfolio of work and enjoying a variety of work experience.
One course is not better than the other: all our tutors work on both courses and all our students are offered work experience, regardless of which course they are enrolled on.
Information for International Students
Our policies and how we can help you enrol and settle in
Delamar Academy welcomes students from all over the world onto its courses, and this has contributed to its excellent international reputation as an exceptional learning environment. London is a fantastic, vibrant and exciting city, culturally rich, and full of interesting people and places. Based in Ealing, West London, and surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars, the Academy is an easy tube/train ride away from Central London. The professional facility at Ealing Studios, one of the leading Film Studios in the world, is the ideal environment in which to train in make-up and hair.
Delamar courses are very visual and hands-on, which means that no previous experience is necessary, although a good level of spoken and understood English is required.
Please note that for all students, whether from the UK or abroad, Delamar Academy charges the same course fees.
Do I need a Visa?
If you are from a non-EU country and plan to study on a full-time course lasting more than 6 months, you must apply for a student visa. You should apply to the British Embassy or Consulate in your own country or, if there is not one where you live, you should apply via a British Embassy or Consulate in a neighbouring country.
Please note that visas take time to process. If you think you will need a visa, we suggest that you start the application process immediately after you enrol at Delamar Academy (see How to Enrol).
Useful links:
What type of Visa do I need?
Student Visa (1 year HE Cert in Professional Make-up Design Course)
If you are from a non-EU country and plan to study the 1 year Higher Education Certificate in Professional Make-up Design Course with us then you need to apply for a student visa. You should apply to the British Embassy or Consulate in your own country or, if there is not one where you live, then you should apply via a British Embassy or Consulate in a neighbouring country.
You are normally required to attend one or possibly two interviews, during which time you will have to prove your financial independence. Nationals from certain countries and stateless individuals, or individuals holding a non-national travel document or passport issued by an authority not recognized by the UK, must have a valid UK visa on each occasion they enter the UK. For full visa information, contact the Home Office web site on Home Office (www.homeoffice.gov.uk).
Student Visitor (14 Week Complete Make-up Artist Course)
International students studying on the 14 week Complete Make-up Artist Course can now apply for leave to enter the UK as a Student Visitor. This new category allows for short term students to undertake a short period of study during their visit to the UK. As a Student Visitor you would be required to meet the requirements of the rules relating to visitors.
The period when you intend to be in the UK must not exceed six months.
There are no provisions for Student Visitors to extend their leave in the UK or switch in-country to any other category. If you wished to follow a further course of study you would have to return to your home country and obtain a student visa. For more details on applying for leave to enter the UK as a student visitor please click here
Does Delamar Academy help with accommodation?
There are a number of different accommodation options available to students. Some stay with friends or family for the first few weeks or at the Ealing YMCA, which is a 5-minute walk from the Academy.
We can also link up enrolled students with a view to sharing accommodation.
Beyond that, here are some useful links:
- www.findaproperty.com
- www.gumtree.com
- www.spareroom.co.uk
- www.moveflat.com/My/Ealing
- www.westlondonymca.org
Can I come and see the Academy?
We encourage all applicants to visit Delamar Academy to see the premises and to attend an informal interview. We believe this is important, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the courses. We can also ensure that you've chosen the course that is best for you.
Who teaches the classes?
All Delamar Academy tutors are experienced make-up artists active in their own specialist field within the Film, Fashion, TV & Theatre industry.
How many students are in each class?
Our class sizes are kept small, intimate and friendly, which allows you to receive individual tuition and ensures we maintain the high standard of make-up training for which Delamar Academy is renowned. You'll be in classes with approximately 10-12 students, with a maximum of 14 students.
What are the class times?
Classes for full-time courses run from 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, with an hour's lunch break. Some flexibility may be required, as some classes can finish a little late, when necessary.
What qualifications are needed for the full-time courses?
All applicants must be at least 18 years old with normal colour vision. The exception is for the Summer Course, where applicants may be 16 years old and above.
No previous make-up experience is required for any of our courses.
Please refer to the relevant course details page for specific entry requirements.
What is a mature student?
For our 1-year HE Certificate Course - validated by Middlesex University - anyone who is 21 years of age or over is regarded as a mature student and their academic qualifications will be considered with this in mind.
What standard of English is needed?
All students must be able to speak and understand English. For international students whose first language is not English, a qualification of IELTS 6 is required.
Will I receive a certificate?
All students of short and full-time courses who complete their course will receive a certificate from Delamar Academy. This will list the make-up artist tutors, the name and dates of your course, and is signed by Academy Principal Penny Delamar. These certificates are recognized throughout the industry.
Students who successfully complete the 1-year HE Course will receive a certificate from Middlesex University.
Is work experience provided?
All Delamar Academy graduates are eligible for work experience after they have completed their course.
As work comes into our Agency, it is shared out amongst the graduates.
Will I get work after the course?
Delamar Academy has been training students in make-up and hair for over 20 years. Many of our graduates are the leading make-up artists in the industry today, working all over the world. Their success is a credit to the Academy - and many of them return to Delamar to teach or find trainees for their projects. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the future careers of our students and offer one-to-one support in preparing them for it. This is done by telephone, email, and personal meetings and continues after your course has finished. We are also a registered Agency and are, therefore, in an excellent position to help students who show passion, talent, and a determination to succeed.
