Click the gold "REGISTER HERE" button to register for class.

Mandatory Entrance Exam

Students must register for the entrance test online or by calling

732-431-7245 Press 0. These classes will be offered in two parts

and take place at the Neptune Annex. No charge for books,

supplies, or certification tests. A mandatory 40 hours of ESL

instruction is required for all students.

September 22, 23 or 24, 2026 (pick one date)

5:00 pm-8:00 pm • Neptune Annex 

Mandatory Part One: ESL

Successful completion of the ESL class will allow the student to

register for Part Two.

Mondays & Wednesdays (20 sessions)

September 28, 2026 - December 8, 2026

9:00 am-12:00 pm • Neptune Annex

OR 5:00 pm-8:00 pm • Neptune Annex

Part Two: ESL Manicuring and Nail

Technology

This 300-hour course is offered to high school graduates and

meets the requirements for licensing examination given by

the State Board of Hairstyling and Cosmetology. This course

prepares graduates to work in the field of nail technology.

Students who complete this program and wish to further

their career in cosmetology may transfer up to 150 hours to

the regular cosmetology program. The course is paid for in

two installments. Manicuring will consist of a combination

of in-person classes as well as independent study to achieve

the state board required 300 hours. The Manicuring class

will consist of basic manicuring and pedicuring techniques as

well as instruction on gel polish, hard gels, acrylics, nail wraps

and waxing. State board prep, general sciences, nail care and

business skills will be covered in addition. A copy of your High

School Diploma or GED is required at start of the class. Students

must purchase a uniform. Students must bring copy of picture

ID and ss# or Tax ID to first class.

PREREQUISITE Successful completion and atten-

dance in Part One: ESL Class.

Wednesdays & Thursdays (300-hour course)

4:30 pm-8:30 pm Neptune Annex

October 7, 2026 - April 29, 2027

                      OR

Part Two: ESL Certified Nurse Aide

Class (CNA)

Students will develop the skills necessary to care competently

for the predominately geriatric client. Upon successful

completion of the 90-hour course (50 hours classroom and 40

hours clinical), students will be eligible to take the New Jersey

State Nurse Aide in Long-Term Care Facility Exam. Students can

be absent no more than two classes. Additional hours may

be required for those students who need extra help. According

to the New Jersey Department of Health, CNA candidates

do not need a high school diploma to become licensed,

however, a prerequisite for certification is passing criminal

background check and other documentation as noted on the

NJ Department of Health website. Students must bring copy of

picture ID and ss# or Tax ID to first class.

Admission requirements: complete physical examination

including flu/Covid-19 vaccine, background check, purchase

uniform and attend orientation. Students are responsible for

their own personal protective equipment.

PREREQUISITE Successful completion and atten-

dance of Part One: ESL Class.

Tuesdays & Thursdays (90-hour course)

9:00 am-2:00 pm • Neptune Annex

January 2027 - June 2028 • Orientation TBD.