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Since 2003, the International Make-Up Association (IMA) has been setting the benchmark for professional make-up education worldwide.

As the leading global awarding body for make-up artistry, the IMA is dedicated to raising industry standards and ensuring that schools and students alike achieve excellence in artistry, professionalism, and hygiene.

Unlike general beauty accreditations, the IMA is uniquely focused on make-up education and examinations. Our qualifications are recognised by employers, brands, and agencies across fashion, media, film, and retail, making them a trusted passport for professional success.

Why Train with an IMA Member School?

  • Independent assessment by IMA ensures fair, credible examinations.

  • Globally recognised qualifications open doors to career opportunities worldwide.

  • Access to a network of schools that share the same commitment to excellence.

  • Students receive certificates and diplomas that reflect the highest industry standards.

Find an IMA Member School Near You

Our network spans across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Each listed academy has been carefully accredited to deliver IMA courses and examinations.

For Schools Interested in Membership

Becoming an IMA Member School means joining a global community of respected academies.

Benefits include:

  • The ability to deliver IMA qualifications at certificate, diploma, and advanced levels.

  • Recognition on the official IMA website as an accredited provider.

  • Ongoing support, examiner visits, and inclusion in our international network.

Projects Overview

Explore our curriculum and practical assessment projects for students.

A close-up portrait of a person with flawless makeup, featuring glossy lips and well-defined eyebrows. A hand is applying makeup with a brush, highlighting the contours of the face. The lighting creates dramatic shadows, enhancing the details and texture of the skin.
A close-up portrait of a person with flawless makeup, featuring glossy lips and well-defined eyebrows. A hand is applying makeup with a brush, highlighting the contours of the face. The lighting creates dramatic shadows, enhancing the details and texture of the skin.
Practical Assessment

Hands-on tasks meeting IMA standards for qualification success.

A makeup compact and brush rest on the pages of an open magazine. The magazine features an image of a woman with wavy hair looking back over her shoulder at the camera. Text is visible on the pages, and the overall setting creates a sense of everyday beauty and style.
A makeup compact and brush rest on the pages of an open magazine. The magazine features an image of a woman with wavy hair looking back over her shoulder at the camera. Text is visible on the pages, and the overall setting creates a sense of everyday beauty and style.
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A makeup artist is applying cosmetics to a woman with long hair. They are in an indoor setting with blurred background elements, possibly a salon or a professional event. The photo is in black and white.
A makeup artist is applying cosmetics to a woman with long hair. They are in an indoor setting with blurred background elements, possibly a salon or a professional event. The photo is in black and white.
A person with expertly applied makeup, featuring pink and shimmering eyeshadow, defined eyeliner, and glossy lips. They hold a pink-toned cosmetic product labeled 'Rare Beauty,'. The background is softly blurred with hues of blue and pink.
A person with expertly applied makeup, featuring pink and shimmering eyeshadow, defined eyeliner, and glossy lips. They hold a pink-toned cosmetic product labeled 'Rare Beauty,'. The background is softly blurred with hues of blue and pink.
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Curriculum Gallery

Explore our rigorous curriculum for aspiring make-up professionals today.

A collection of makeup products is artfully arranged on a white surface. The assortment includes eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, brushes, mascara, and various containers of powder and cream cosmetics. The items display brand names like Maxeybrow, Maxeylash, and BareMinerals.
A collection of makeup products is artfully arranged on a white surface. The assortment includes eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, brushes, mascara, and various containers of powder and cream cosmetics. The items display brand names like Maxeybrow, Maxeylash, and BareMinerals.
A close-up view of a hand with two different shades of liquid foundation applied on the back of it. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the texture of the skin and the makeup.
A close-up view of a hand with two different shades of liquid foundation applied on the back of it. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the texture of the skin and the makeup.
A pink metallic makeup case is surrounded by various cosmetic products. The items include a round makeup powder compact, a foundation bottle placed on a white plate, a red lipstick, and a black mascara. The background is soft pink, creating a cohesive and feminine aesthetic.
A pink metallic makeup case is surrounded by various cosmetic products. The items include a round makeup powder compact, a foundation bottle placed on a white plate, a red lipstick, and a black mascara. The background is soft pink, creating a cohesive and feminine aesthetic.
A makeup artist applies eye makeup to a woman dressed in traditional attire with intricate jewelry. The setting includes a warmly lit room with patterned wallpaper and a floor lamp, adding to the aesthetic ambiance.
A makeup artist applies eye makeup to a woman dressed in traditional attire with intricate jewelry. The setting includes a warmly lit room with patterned wallpaper and a floor lamp, adding to the aesthetic ambiance.

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