VSŠKV

What VSŠKV does

VSŠKV (Višja strokovna šola za kozmetiko in velnes Ljubljana) is a private higher vocational college located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, established in 2010 by its parent company Glotta Nova d.o.o. The institution delivers two accredited public study programs — Kozmetika (Cosmetics) and Velnes (Wellness) — each spanning two years and conferring 120 ECTS credits at the VI/1 professional qualification level. Annual enrollment is capped at 45 students for Cosmetics and 55 for Wellness, with tuition set at 2,990 EUR per cycle plus a 290 EUR registration fee. Programs follow EU Vital, Time-well, and CIDESCO international standards and combine approximately 800 hours of practical training with theoretical instruction.

The institution's technology footprint is modest and conventional for vocational education: a Moodle-based E-učilnica (E-classroom) supporting online learning, complemented by 360° Matterport virtual tours of campus facilities. Operationally, VSŠKV supplements core degree programs with VSŠKV LEP (a teaching cosmetic salon where students perform supervised services on clients free of charge, generating 600+ appointments annually), the currently inactive VSŠKV FIT (fitness partnership with Sunny Studio), and short-format workshops such as 'Power of Cosmetic Care.' The school is also the Slovenian initiator of Global Wellness Day and organizer of the annual International Wellness Congress.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and registration fees for the two main degree programs, supplemented by continuing education programs (Wellness Masseur, Manual Lymph Drainage, Aromatherapist, Forest Therapy Practitioner), professional workshops, and ancillary event revenue. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, leveraging the national Higher Vocational Application Service for enrollment, a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X), participation in education fairs, and coordination of the national TVU theme network. The customer base consists entirely of individual adult learners pursuing accredited professional qualifications.

Name

VSŠKV

Legal name

Višja strokovna šola za kozmetiko in velnes Ljubljana

Website

https://vskv.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VSŠKV is a private Slovenian higher vocational college in Ljubljana offering two accredited two-year programs (Cosmetics and Wellness, 120 ECTS each) to adult learners, with ~100 enrollment spots annually and tuition of €2,990 per cycle, plus continuing education, workshops, and wellness event initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Vocational Education

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education & License Exam Prep (CE/State Board Prep) (HSALANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Massage Therapy Schools & Certification Programs (HSALANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Cosmetics training
• Wellness education
• Higher vocational studies
• Continuing professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: VSŠKV generates revenue through tuition fees charged per study cycle (semester equivalent). Students pay registration fees (vpisnina) of 290 EUR per cycle and tuition (šolnina) of 2,990 EUR per cycle for cycles 1 and 2, with reduced fees for the third cycle. Payment options include single payment or 12 monthly installments of 280 EUR each.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from accredited continuing education programs for graduates including Wellness Masseur/Masseuse, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner, Aromatherapist, and Forest Therapy Practitioner.
3. Professional Workshops: Revenue from professional workshops such as 'Power of Cosmetic Care' (50 pedagogical hours, 10 theory + 40 practical), providing hands-on training in facial and body care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

VSŠKV is a private higher vocational college in Ljubljana, Slovenia, delivering two-year accredited study programmes in Cosmetics (Kozmetika) and Wellness (Velnes), each worth 120 ECTS credits and conferring VI/1 level professional qualifications. The school combines classroom instruction with 800 hours of practical training, runs a teaching cosmetic salon (VSŠKV LEP) for hands-on student work with real clients, and offers accredited continuing education programmes for graduates in massage, lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, and forest therapy.

Product overview

VSŠKV (Višja strokovna šola za kozmetiko in velnes Ljubljana) is a higher vocational college offering two main accredited study programs: Kozmetika (Cosmetics) and Velnes (Wellness), each spanning 2 years and worth 120 ECTS credits. The institution operates as a unified platform combining formal education with practical training components. Core programs are supported by subsidiary products including VSŠKV LEP (teaching cosmetic salon with web booking application), VSŠKV FIT (fitness partnership, currently inactive), specialized workshops like 'Moč kozmetične nege,' and annual events including the International Wellness Congress and World Wellness Day coordination for Slovenia. The institution also offers professional development programs through its Wellness Academy and international mobility via Erasmus+ programs including a Summer Academy (BIP). VSŠKV LEP serves as the practical training hub where students perform free cosmetic services on clients under instructor supervision, while the e-classroom (Moodle) and online portal serve as digital infrastructure for program delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VSŠKV FIT: A fitness and wellness partnership program with Sunny Studio that provides students with free access to fitness facilities, guided exercise programs, saunas, and SPA services. Note: This program is not active for academic year 2022/2023.
• VSŠKV LEP

Products and services

• Kozmetika (Cosmetics) Study Programme A two-year accredited higher vocational study programme (120 ECTS, VI/1 level) that equips students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in cosmetics, leading to the professional title Višji kozmetik/Višja kozmetičarka. Includes practical training in cosmetic salons and covers cosmetic care, skin analysis, massage techniques, eyebrow and eyelash styling, and cosmetic device operation.
• Velnes (Wellness) Study Programme A two-year accredited higher vocational study programme (120 ECTS, VI/1 level) focused on wellness, health, physical and mental activity, and aesthetics. Graduates earn the professional title Organizator/Organizatorka poslovanja v velneški dejavnosti. Includes modules on communication, economics, marketing, tourism, and specialized wellness topics, plus 400 hours of practical training per year.
• Continuing Professional Development Programmes Accredited continuing education programmes for graduates who already hold higher or higher vocational education in cosmetics or wellness: Wellness Masseur/Masseuse, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner in Cosmetics and Wellness, Aromatherapist in Wellness, and Forest Therapy Practitioner.
• Moč kozmetične nege (Power of Cosmetic Care) Workshop A modular workshop programme comprising 50 pedagogical hours (10 hours theory, 40 hours practical) covering skin preparation, cleaning, skin type analysis, facial massage, mask application, eyebrow and eyelash styling, and hair removal techniques. Provided free to enrolled students; fee-based for external participants.
• International Summer Academy (BIP) An Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme featuring the 'Strategies for Personal and Professional Success' curriculum. Combines online sessions with in-person workshops covering communication, goal setting, systems thinking, and self-management. Participants can earn 3 ECTS credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800 hours of practical training included in each study program
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sunny StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSŠKV FIT partnership with Sunny Studio provides students with free access to fitness facilities, guided exercise programs (aerobics, LMI, pilates), and all sauna and SPA services. Sunny Studio serves as the optimal training/exercise environment and exemplary wellness-beauty business model where practical knowledge from the cosmetics and wellness study program converges and upgrades.
• Kozmetični salon LorgerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPractical training location for the 'Power of Cosmetic Care' workshop. The salon at Kamnoseška 3, Ljubljana, is in the immediate vicinity of VSŠKV and provides hands-on practical training facilities for students.
• Glotta Nova d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of VSŠKV. A company with 20+ years of experience in the Slovenian and international education market, specialized in human resource development and individual potential development through soft skills. Developer of the licensed 'Global Learning' teaching method.
• Employers and Partner OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious organizations where students complete 800 hours of practical training. The school cooperates with employers, spa facilities, cosmetic salons, and wellness centers. Organizations must have appropriate facilities, equipment, and employed mentors. The Chamber maintains a register of qualifying employers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christine Valmy International School: Christine Valmy is an internationally recognized skin-care and beauty therapy school. Directly comparable to VSŠKV's cosmetics program, with international CIDESCO-aligned curricula.
• International Dermal Institute (IDerm / Dermalogica): The International Dermal Institute is a global post-graduate skin-care training institution aligned with the Dermalogica brand. Comparable to VSŠKV as a higher-level cosmetology and skin-care educator, though brand-aligned and global rather than domestic.
• Steiner Training (Steiner Education Group): Steiner operates vocational training in beauty, holistic therapies, and sports across the UK. Closely comparable to VSŠKV as a vocational college offering accredited beauty and wellness qualifications with strong practical-training components.
• Pivot Point International: Pivot Point provides blended-learning cosmetology education and tools used by thousands of beauty schools worldwide. Directly comparable to VSŠKV's blended e-classroom (Moodle) + in-person practical training approach, though Pivot Point operates as a global B2B platform rather than a single school.
• Aveda Institutes: Aveda operates a global network of accredited cosmetology and esthiology schools. Directly comparable to VSŠKV as a brand-aligned beauty education institution, though much larger and operating across multiple geographies.

Broad incumbents

• L'Oréal Professional Academy: L'Oréal's professional education division delivers brand-sponsored cosmetology and salon-business training globally. Comparable to VSŠKV as a beauty-skills educator for working professionals, though it is part of a much larger beauty conglomerate and is brand-aligned rather than independent.
• Milady (a division of Cengage Group): Milady is a long-established cosmetology education and curriculum provider serving beauty schools across the U.S. and internationally. Comparable to VSŠKV as a cosmetology-training content and credentialing authority, though at a much broader scale and as a B2B curriculum provider rather than a direct school.

Others

• CIDESCO International: CIDESCO is the global standards body for aesthetics and cosmetology, and VSŠKV's programs explicitly follow CIDESCO standards. Comparable as a peer in the standards and qualification ecosystem rather than as a direct competitor.

Regional players

• BIBA Beauty School (B.I.B.A. Cosmetics Akademie): BIBA is a well-known cosmetology and beauty education provider based in Austria. Regionally comparable to VSŠKV as a Central European beauty school, though it does not directly compete in Slovenia.
• Wellness Akademie (Wellnessakademie Austria): Austria-based wellness education provider offering massage and wellness practitioner qualifications. Regionally comparable to VSŠKV's wellness (Velnes) program, serving a neighboring Central European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VSKVsi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/VSKVsiGN/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/VSKVsi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vsskv
• Instagraminstagram.com/vskv.si
• TikToktiktok.com/vskv.si

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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