ASA Instructor Qualification Course
(Abian Spa Aesthetic)
This is the highest-level qualification offered by Abian Spa Aesthetic (ASA). It is awarded only to those who have obtained the Gold Abian title, deeply understand ASA’s philosophy of “Mind, Technique, and Body”, and are recognized as suitable to become an official ASA Instructor.
🎓 Certification & Benefits
- Receive an official ASA Instructor Certificate in a carved wooden frame
- Your name will be registered permanently with ASA
- You can be registered as an ASA Certified School
- You can use the ASA Scholarship System to recruit students
- Shorter training time/period may be available for scholarship students (subject to conditions)
📜 Requirements to Join the Instructor Course
To apply for the Instructor Course, you must meet one of the following conditions:
- At least 3 months have passed since you obtained your Gold Abian title.
- At the time you obtained Gold Abian, you scored 91 points or higher in all qualification exams for every subject (this allows you to continue directly onto the Instructor Course).
If you wish to continue straight from Gold Abian to the Instructor Course, you may do so if you achieved 91 points or more in all subjects in your Gold Abian exams.
🕊 Gold Abian – Requirements
Gold Abian is awarded automatically (no exam) when you satisfy all of the following:
- Complete the required basic lesson hours for Foot Massage and Facial Massage
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Complete the basic lesson hours for 2 techniques from the list below:
Love Lulur / Scrub Lulur / Love Boreh / Full Body Pack - Obtain the qualification for Traditional Balinese Massage
- Obtain the qualification for Cream Bath or Shirodhara
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Obtain qualifications for 2 techniques from the following:
Deep Tissue / Bali Spirit / Swedish / Tapak Bali (Reflexology) / Gita Santhi / Watu Bara (Hot Stone) / Rempah-Rempah (Herbal) / Hidup Kembali (Balance & Alignment)
Optional Massage Techniques (1 Technique)
If there is a technique you have not yet taken during your Gold Abian course, you can choose one from the list below for your Instructor Course:
- Deep Tissue Abian
- Bali Spirit Abian
- Swedish Abian
- Tapak Bali Abian
- Gita Santhi Abian
- Watu Bara Abian
- Rempah-Rempah Abian
- Hidup Kembali Abian
📚 Theory & Field Training
In addition to practical massage training, you will study:
- History of Balinese spa and esthetics
- Effects of each massage technique on the body and mind
- Meridians and acupressure points
- Knowledge of oils, creams, and herbal products used in treatments
- Basic legal and tax knowledge for opening and running a salon
You will also join special sessions with the ASA principal, including talks, yoga, and meditation, to learn more deeply about the “mind” aspect of our philosophy.
🧪 Exams
- Practical exam for your chosen optional massage technique
- Practical skill test – one technique will be selected from all techniques you have studied
- Written test based on theory and knowledge training
- Final interview with the ASA principal (for those who pass the exams)
📅 Course Start Dates & Holidays
Please check the link below for our school holidays for 2026. You can usually start your course on any day, including weekends and New Year holidays.
📅 Timetable – 9 nights / 10 days
| Day | Main Schedule |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart from your country → Arrive in Bali → Airport pick-up → Check-in at hotel |
| Day 2 |
08:50 Welcome ceremony 09:00–11:00 Try a spa treatment of your choice (before your lessons) 11:00–12:00 Training for your chosen massage technique 12:00–13:00 Lunch break 13:00–15:00 Training for your chosen massage technique |
| Day 3–6 |
09:00–12:00 Training for your chosen massage technique 12:00–13:00 Lunch break 13:00–15:00 Training for your chosen massage technique |
| Day 7 |
09:00–11:00 Practical exam for your chosen massage technique 11:00–12:00 Skill & theory training for the final tests 12:00–13:00 Lunch break 13:00–15:00 Skill & theory training for the final tests |
| Day 8 |
09:00–12:00 Theory & field training (outside the classroom) 12:00–13:00 Lunch break 13:00–15:00 Theory & field training |
| Day 9 |
09:00–11:00 Skill & knowledge training for the final tests 11:00–12:00 Traditional Balinese Massage test 12:00–13:00 Lunch break 14:00– Written test |
| Day 10 |
10:00– Interview 11:00– Diploma presentation and photo in Balinese costume → lunch with teachers 14:00 Check-out from the hotel and transfer to the airport Fly back to your home country |
💰 Course Fee & Training Hours
| Course (Nights / Days / Lesson Hours) | Fee (incl. tax, JPY) |
|---|---|
| 9 nights / 10 days (35 hours) | JPY 267,000 |
⏱ Training Hours (Total 35 hours)
- Practical training: 5 days (25 hours)
- Theory & knowledge training: 2 days (10 hours)
💡 What Is Included in the Fee
- Round-trip transfers between Denpasar (Bali) Airport and the hotel
- Lesson fees, practice model fees, and Japanese/English-speaking interpreter fees
- All training products and learning materials
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Lunch on training days
- Initial exam fees (first attempt)
- Certificate issuing fee, overseas remittance fees, and local arrangement fees
🚫 Not Included in the Fee
- International flights
- All meals other than breakfast and training-day lunch
- Indonesian visa application fees
- Bali tourism tax
- Travel insurance and any personal expenses
📄 Retake Fees (Payable in Bali)
- Optional technique exam (retake): JPY 3,000
- General skill test (retake): JPY 3,000
- Written test: no additional fee
📝 Exams, Extra Nights & DVD Options
- Extra night: JPY 6,800 per night (including breakfast)
- Bathtub room upgrade: +JPY 2,200 per night (limited rooms)
Students who pass the exams will receive a
government-recognized qualification certificate issued by the Bali Provincial Education Department of Indonesia,
which is highly trusted in the spa and beauty industry.
To receive a certificate with the official government stamp, you must enter Indonesia with a Single-Entry Visa (C9).
If you enter with a tourist visa (VOA / e-VOA), you may still take the exam and receive a certificate,
but the government stamp will not be included.
See visa details
