Welcome to Isa Carstens® Academy, As a leader in academic quality and innovation in the Beauty, Wellness and Advanced Skincare Industry, Isa Carstens® Academy is recognised as a top higher education institution in our field and is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and developing students and entrepreneurs who make a difference nationally and internationally.

Established in 1978, Isa Carstens® Academy has trained more than 4 700 graduates.

With a continuing passion in an ever-evolving industry and our inspiration and commitment to excellence, we are proud to offer highly personalised education.

Based on two campuses with accommodation, Stellenbosch in the Western Cape and Pretoria in Gauteng, Isa Carstens® Academy offers contact-, blended- and distance learning programmes.

The Isa Carstens® Academy is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the

Higher Education Act, 1997.


Welcome to Isa Carstens® Aesthetics, the essence of skincare excellence. As a sister company of the esteemed Isa Carstens® Academy, we bring forth a product range meticulously crafted over four decades of expertise and a profound understanding of the skin. Our scientifically formulated skincare line, enriched with botanical phytonutrients and active ingredients, redefines balance and revitalisation for your skin.

Rooted in South African heritage, our competitively priced formulations cater to the discerning needs of the modern individual seeking advanced and personalised skincare solutions.

At Isa Carstens® Aesthetics, we don’t just offer products; we offer partnerships. Somatologists, beauty therapists, spa’s and salons trust in our commitment to delivering tailored skincare experiences. Our range is carefully curated to address diverse skin requirements, ensuring every client achieves a balanced skin.


Welcome to Isa Private Residence: Your haven of modern and secure student living. Here, we make friends for life while pursuing academic dreams, offering a secure home for full-time female students enrolled in tertiary institutions that are registered with the Department of Higher Education.

More than just a residence, Isa is a thriving community defined by values that strive for respect, kindness and honesty.

All of our residences prioritise safety and provide a space that is conducive to learning. Our student community is filled with fun and inclusive activities while not forgetting that students established themselves here to get a qualification.


Welcome to the Isa Carstens® Wellness Sanctuaries, a division of the well-renowned training institute, Isa Carstens® Academy, established in 1978. Isa Carstens® Wellness Sanctuaries provides an authentic industry commercial experience for therapists in training to elevate their expertise to Isa’s differentiated standard of excellence. Our guests receive skin and body treatments in a tranquil environment where they can relax and rejuvenate whilst sharing in our students’ learning and professional development.

As professionals, we aim to elevate how people look and feel to live beautiful lives, and we pride ourselves in expertly guiding our students in this caring environment.

The Isa Carstens® Wellness Sanctuaries based on the Pretoria and Stellenbosch campuses offers a range of body, skincare and massage treatments. All services provided by therapists in training are monitored with a hands-on approach for guidance, aligning with some of our core values; a commitment to excellence and creating employable therapists.

Our qualified and highly experienced Somatologists and Advanced Aesthetic Therapists performs provides treatment services and assists the Salon Managers to coach and guide therapists in training.