Student life at OICB

I graduated in 2009 and loved working in the industry. I'm now training others in lashes and nails and growing my bridal business. OICB helped put me on the right path!

I changed careers from midwifery and studied at OICB while raising a family. After graduating, I worked at Champneys Forest Mere and have now started a management course to take the next step.

I loved my time studying at OICB and made great friends. I now return as a model to support new students.

Thank you for two great years! It was the best decision I made and has opened up so many opportunities.

I've learned so much and grown in many ways. I'm proud to have studied at OICB and gained such strong training and qualifications. After two years at Grayshott Spa, I now work on cruise ships!

Studying at OICB gave me expert tuition and highly credited qualifications, which helped me start a successful business in Marlborough. The course was well-structured and fully supported.

I'm now working on the Carnival Spirit cruise ship visiting places like Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska. The qualifications I gained from OICB gave me the confidence to succeed in this exciting career.

My course was well-structured with amazing tutor support. The small class size created strong friendships. Work experience led directly to my job at the UK's largest day spa. I'm now running my own business.

My time at OICB was unforgettable. The course was challenging, but I was pushed to reach my potential. The international student community made it an experience I'll always cherish.

My qualifications from OICB prepared me to run a busy hair and beauty salon. I've since employed many graduates and now also enjoy teaching part-time at the college.

OICB stood out from all the colleges I toured in the UK and USA. The standards and professionalism were exceptional. As an American student, I found Witney easy to settle in, and the tutors truly cared about my success.

After A-levels, I realised beauty was the career for me. OICB's course was hands-on, interesting, and supportive. I graduated with CIDESCO and CIBTAC and feel confident about my future in the industry.

Studying at OICB was one of the best years of my life. The course was tough, but the tutors pushed me to succeed, and I was awarded CIDESCO Student of the Year. Now I'm working in Malaysia and loving my career!

From the moment I visited OICB, I knew it was the right place. The balance of theory and practice is excellent, and the tutors are incredibly supportive. Being named CIDESCO Student of the Year was a true honour.

I changed careers after having two children and studying at OICB was life-changing. With support from the tutors, I achieved high results while balancing family life. Now I'm proud to be fully qualified and building a new future in beauty therapy.

An outstanding college! I now run my own salon‚ Prestidge Beauty, and regularly recommend OICB. The tutors were so supportive and helped me become the best therapist I could be.

Graduating, I felt confident and ready for work. I was told my skills exceeded expectations for a new therapist. OICB gave me more than I ever imagined‚ an outstanding foundation and the best training in the industry.

I studied part-time while raising three kids and working full time. OICB gave me 'me time' and a new career. Now I work in a skincare clinic and am still studying there... always more to learn!

As a salon owner, I've sent two apprentices to OICB and been impressed by the high standards. I also completed the Swedish Massage course myself‚ so enjoyable, I signed up for Hot Stone next!

I was recommended OICB by a highly qualified beautician, and I'm so glad I listened. Their reputation opened doors, and after graduation I had multiple interviews. Now I'm working, training in new skills, and even returned to OICB for more courses.

As an international student, I wanted a world-class qualification. OICB gave me that and more... professionalism, ethics, confidence, and real insight into running a business.

As an American, studying at OICB was a big adventure. The tutors were incredibly supportive, and the training was excellent. I ended up returning to complete the CIBTAC Level 3 and CIDESCO. Now I'm qualified to work all over the world!

I did a 2-year apprenticeship while working at The Skincare Clinic. OICB taught to such high standards that I felt really employable when I finished. Great college and tutors!

I trained at OICB in 2004‚ it was one of the best years of my life. The course is intense and hands-on. I was offered a job before I'd even qualified. The qualifications really do set you apart. I've since owned award-winning salons and now hope to teach beauty myself.

The CIDESCO and CIBTAC course at OICB gave me the confidence and skills to start working straight away. The training is thorough, and the tutors are excellent. I now run my own successful salon, Beautiful Escape.

Coming to the UK at 17 with no family here was scary, but OICB staff were fantastic. It was hard work but so worth it. I've since worked at top UK spas and now run my own day spa in Cyprus. Highly recommended.

The best 10 months of my life! I couldn't have done it without the support of the girls in the house and the amazing staff‚ Heidi, Helen, Lizzie, and Sarah.

I studied the full-time CIDESCO/CIBTAC course in 2015 and landed my dream job on a cruise ship. OICB's location, accommodation, and experienced tutors made it ideal for international students. It was the best training I could have asked for.

Starting again at 40 was a big decision. I'm a mum and English isn't my first language, but at OICB I met supportive teachers and students who helped me succeed. I'd recommend OICB with love and gratitude.

Studying at OICB was the best decision I’ve ever made. I gained confidence and friendships that I’ll always keep. The course was more in-depth than I expected. Now I love my job and feel I can go anywhere with my Cidesco qualification.

I’ve adored my time at OICB—it was the best decision I’ve made. The college is brilliant and the staff are so helpful. My knowledge now is far beyond what I would’ve gained anywhere else.

Returning to study after years away was daunting, especially leaving my family behind. The tutors were incredibly supportive. The course was demanding but worth it. I was proud to receive the Special Achievement Award. OICB gave me confidence and deep knowledge—I’m proud to be a graduate.

Studying at OICB was a big decision—I left my country and studied in a second language. The course was tough, but the amazing tutors helped me achieve a perfect 100% in my Cidesco exams—the first in the college’s 26-year history! Thank you to the whole team for believing in me.

Studying at OICB was the most intense and rewarding experience of my life. It was my first time in the UK, and the whole team made me feel at home. I passed with excellent results and was named Cidesco Student of the Year. The staff believed in me, supported me, and even helped me land a great job in London. I’m so grateful.

I started OICB at 16 with an NVQ2 apprenticeship. I was shy back then, but I left confident and proud to be part of the beauty therapy industry. The Cidesco course was intense, but it pushed me in all the right ways. At 18, I’m now working at one of the best hotel spas in the country—something I once thought was just a dream. Thank you, OICB!