Haircuts

REGULAR

$13

FLAT TOP/ FRO

$16

FADE/FAUXHAWK

$16

TAPER/COMBOVER

$16

REQUEST FEE

$5

KID/SENIOR CUTS

$1 OFF

OUTLINE

$7

BEARD TRIM

$8

BEARD TRIM W/CUT

$7

SHAMPOO

$8

SHAMPOO W/CUT

$7

SHAVE

$13

 

 

 

CHICAGOLAND'S PREMIERE BARBER SCHOOL

ALL PROCEDURES DONE BY STUDENTS

UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF EXPERT BARBER TEACHERS

 

+ CONTACTS

 

 

THE BARBER PROFESSION 

Barbers of today are in greater demand than ever before. The public continues to search for procedures that can only be performed by the highly trained barber with specialized skills. These exceptionally skilled barbers, who are courteous and considerate of their clients, will do well for themselves and be a welcome addition to any community in which they work. Presently, the numbers for licensed barbers are down in our state. So, there is no better time than now to make barbering your choice of careers.  

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The goal of The Barber Academy is to equip each student with the knowledge and practical job skills necessary to be a successful and qualified registered barber.

 

 

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of The Barber Academy is to provide each student the training required to be eligible for the Registered Barber or Teacher examination given by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Graduates must pass their respective examination before they are licensed to serve the public in a barber shop or barber college.

 

CALL US THE SCHOOL

TAP / SCAN

1500 hour course | 20-40 hours per week

The complete course consists of 1,500 instruction hours. With full time attendance, the course can be completed in approximately 10 months. Each student is issued a diploma upon satisfactory completion of the course. The Barber Course is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in the barbering field.

500 or 1000 hour course | 20-40 hours per week

The complete course consists of 1000 hours of instruction. If a barber is licensed 3 or more years the course is only 500 hours of instruction. Each student will receive a diploma after satisfactory completion of the course. The Barber Teacher Course is designed to train the student-teacher in the various physical and psychological skills required to advise & instruct every barber student in all things necessary to prepare themselves for their respective jobs in the industry. and recognize. In addition to training the Barber-Teacher-Student in the many methods of facilitating learning, the program is also designed to impart training to build strong leadership abilities, to develop the ability to identify (and cater instruction to) various learning styles, and to identify any learning barriers in both prospective and current students. We aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals, who master all the tangible and intangible abilities to serve every demographic of Barber-Student, and serve every demographic of client each student could ever dream of performing services upon.

Barber Cross-Training Course

A licensed cosmetologist can take a 500 hour course of instruction. Each student will receive a diploma after satisfactory completion of course. The Barber Cross-Training Course is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in the barbering field.

CONTACT US:

THOMAS WENTLAND - PRESIDENT/FOUNDER

TOM@GOTOBARBERCOLLEGE.COM

MARK WENTLAND - VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

MARK@GOTOBARBERCOLLEGE.COM

K.W. ROSS - HEAD INSTRUCTOR

ROSS@GOTOBARBERCOLLEGE.COM

IAN POLECASTRO- OFFICE MANAGER/DIRECTOR

IAN@GOTOBARBERCOLLEGE.COM

With over 50 years combined experience in owning and operating successful barber shops and schools, we are Chicagoland's premiere barber school! Since 2009, our graduates have gone on to own and operate successful barber shops throughout the suburbs!

What's included in my tool kit?

YOUR OWN CUSTOM DIGITAL

BUSINESS CARD!

 

o Milady's Standard Professional Barbering Textbook

 

o Milady's Standard Professional Barbering Exam Review

 

o Andis Bgrc / Oster 76 Clipper

 

o 10 Andis / Oster Blades sizes 00000 to 3 3/4

 

o Blade-rack o Andis Masters

 

o Andis Clipper Attachment Clips

 

o ScalpMaster Spring Loaded Guide Clips / Speed-a-Guide Clips all sizes (No. 000 “Triple Ought” - No. 2)

 

o Andis Liners

 

o Hair Dryer o Andis ProFoil

 

o Neck Duster o Clubman Talc o 6 1/2 Shears

 

o Thinning Shears

 

o Assorted combs, taper, styling, flat top, pick

 

o Magic Razor and blades o Smock* -black / Or Apron* – black *Based on

Availability

 

o Cape / Chair Cloth - black o Metal Cape/Chair Cloth Clip

 

o Assorted Brushers, Soft, Hard, Wire

 

o Toolkit Case* / Back Pack* *Based on Availability

 

o Spray Bottles - Water & Antiseptic o Hand Mirror - Black

 

o Use of Station - Rental

 

o Neck Strips - Supplied

 

o Barbicide - Supplied

 

 

An initial deposit is due on registration day. For the Barber Program, the first month’s tuition is due at the Start Date. The entire tuition may be paid in full, gr anting the student a 10% discount on the cost of the tuition only when paid-in-full before student’s start date .The tuition cost entitles the student up to 10 months of training. Ten months is sufficient time for a full-time student to complete the course. Those students who can attend only part time will be set up with a tuition payment schedule to meet the student’s needs. Feel free to call us with further questions, Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm

 

PAYMENT PLANS

Tuition costs may be paid in full when registering or paid in monthly installments of cash, check, or credit. Minimum monthly payments are $500. Tuition assistance programs are available, please see our Tuition Assistance Rebate Program below. All monies owed the college must be paid in full before receiving student transcript and the diploma.

 

TUITION ASSISTANCE REBATE PROGRAM *

After the student has preformed 500 services, he or she will receive a tuition rebate based only on the total sales of all services performed exceeding the 500 service mark. It is to only be applied to tuition due upon completion of course.

 

*Tuition Assistance Rebates are not available for the Barber Teacher or Barber Cross-Training courses

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME

The maximum time (which does not exceed 133% of the course length) allowed for students to complete each course at satisfactory academic progress is stated below:

Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026 7:06 PM