Camelot International (Pty) Ltd

Camelot International (Pty) Ltd is a private higher education institution that trains spa and wellness professionals, established in 1985. It teaches in close partnership with the Camelot Spa luxury spa group, and its mission is to be the institute of choice for wellness and beauty education in South Africa.

Its qualification is the Diploma in Somatology specialising in Spa Therapy (SAQA ID 124205, NQF level 6), a three-year full-time programme. Curriculum areas include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, skin analysis, skincare therapy, facial and body treatments, massage (Swedish, Indian head, hot stone, Shiatsu, sports, Hawaiian and bamboo), electrotherapy, make-up, manicures and pedicures, waxing and sugaring, applied chemistry and physics, applied psychology, first aid, hygiene and sterilisation, and business administration with a business project. Experiential training (work-integrated learning) is completed in a Camelot Spa or CSpa Wellness setting alongside industry experts, and students may be interviewed for employment at Camelot Spa properties.

Classes are held on site Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:00, at branches in Houghton, Johannesburg and Tygervalley, Cape Town. No on-site accommodation is offered, although student advisors help find options nearby. Short courses are offered through the sister DMR Institute of Beauty.

Camelot International is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution until 31 December 2028 (registration certificate No. 2025/HE07/004).