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About IVA

Beauty education as economic liberation.

Our Journey

Founded in 2023, IVA Beauty Training Institute was born out of a simple yet powerful mission: to empower young women with the premium, industry-ready skills needed to turn their creative passions into thriving, independent businesses. We started small, with just a handful of dedicated instructors and a single classroom. Our reputation quickly grew because of our uncompromising training standards and the deep, individualized attention we give to every single student. Two years later, we answered the call to expand — welcoming students into spacious, state-of-the-art training facilities and vibrant new branch locations.

Our Philosophy

At IVA, we believe that beauty education goes far beyond mastering a technique — it is about economic liberation. A high-level technical skill is an asset that can never be taken away from you. It is a lifelong tool that guarantees self-reliance, financial freedom, and the power to shape your own destiny. We don't just train students to pass an exam; we nurture future beauty entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Our Impact

There is nothing that makes us prouder than watching our graduates break through the competitive beauty market. Our alumni run their own high-end salons, work as elite stylists in premier beauty hubs, and build lucrative freelance businesses from the ground up. When an IVA graduate succeeds, she creates a ripple effect — becoming an inspiration and an employer for the next generation.

About IVA

Our Vision

To become Ethiopia's leading beauty academy, transforming passion into professional excellence and empowering women to lead the beauty industry.

Mission

  • Deliver practical beauty education
  • Promote creativity and professionalism
  • Create employment opportunities
  • Provide supportive training beyond the industry — personal development classes, social media marketing courses and more

Brand Values

  • Excellence
  • Creativity
  • Professionalism
  • Innovation
  • Empowerment
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
Bezawit Berhe

Founder's Message

When I founded IVA, I didn't just want to start another beauty school. I wanted to create a launchpad where women could build themselves up from nothing and claim their space in the beauty world. This mission is incredibly personal to me — it was born out of my own hardships. I built this institute to hand those life lessons down to the next generation of young women chasing big dreams. There is no greater reward than hearing my students declare with absolute confidence that they are independent, self-reliant and fully capable of providing for their families.

Bezawit Berhe

Founder & Head Instructor

Our Strategic Partnerships

We cultivate deliberate, high-impact partnerships across the industry so our students train with the best products, gain real-world exposure, and transition smoothly into the workforce.

  • Premium beauty brands & product suppliers
  • Leading salons & beauty hubs
  • Media houses & event organizers
  • Financial institutions

Proudly Partnered With

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Dashen Bank

Financial literacy, banking tools and business account setup for our graduates.

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Alen Home Solutions plc

Connecting graduates with door-to-door service work after completing their training.

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AdeyFee

Practical business and financial pathways for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.

Achievements & Certifications

Milestones from our first years — and the certifications our students graduate with.

  • 900+ students certified since 2023
  • Second branch opened within two years
  • International certification in Makeup Artistry, Nail Technology and Hair Styling
  • School certification in Eyelash Extension, Henna Art and Ombre Brows
  • Seasonal masterclasses and VIP courses for advanced students
  • Graduates placed in premier salons, beauty hubs and their own businesses

Company Profile

Read the full IVA Beauty Training Institute company profile — brand story, programs, tuition, team and partnerships.

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Future Goals

We have certified 900+ students and opened a second branch. Our journey doesn't end there.

  • Expanding branches
  • Advanced beauty labs
  • Online learning platform
  • International masterclasses
  • Student exchange opportunities
  • Beauty product line