Leafgel Premium Education System
FOUR LEVELS.
ONE DIPLOMA.
Our team of educators is currently providing in-person training for Leafgel Level 1 and 2 Certification Courses. Browse our educators and contact them directly for their availability.
Level 1
Foundation
| Eligibility | Open to everyone |
|---|---|
| Textbook | Leafgel Premium Education System I |
| Contents |
Basic Knowledge of Soak-Off GelNail Structure and FunctionNail Diseases and ProblemsHygiene ManagementTable SettingPreparationClear FloaterColor FloaterGel RemovalDrag ArtGradationFrench Nail
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| Format | In person, with a Leafgel educator. Online classes are available for international students with Zillabeau's approval. |
| Price | $300 |
| What to bring | Student kit: coming soon |
Level 1 certificate is issued on course completion.
Level 2
Advanced
| Eligibility | Level 1 certificate holder |
|---|---|
| Textbook | Leafgel Premium Education System II |
| Contents |
Tip OverlayGel SculptureFlower Art 1Flower Art 2
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| Format | In person, with a Leafgel educator. Online classes are available for international students with Zillabeau's approval. |
| Price | $300 |
| What to bring | Student kit: coming soon |
Level 2 certificate is issued on course completion.
Level 3
Written exam
| Eligibility | Level 2 certificate holder |
|---|---|
| Exam |
Multiple choice from Education System I & IIMultiple choice from the 2026 Leafgel catalog2 written (essay) questionsNot open book
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| Test time | 60 minutes |
| Price | $200 |
| What to bring | No kit required |
Held in person at our Leafgel Educator Seminars. Score 80% or higher to pass, so we know you have the correct product information and a solid grasp of gel nail basics. Please bring your Level 1 and Level 2 certificates on exam day.
Students with a nail license in progress may take the exams and earn the certificate, but may teach only after their nail license is on file.
Level 4
Educator
| Eligibility | Available once you pass the Level 3 written exam |
|---|---|
| Exam |
Practical exam on a live modelDry care on every nailOne-color applicationFlower artDrag artColor gradationTip overlayGel sculpture with a French tip
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| Test time | 2 hours |
| Price | $250 |
| What to bring | Leafgel Student Kit · Level 1 + 2 (coming soon) |
Held in person at our Leafgel Educator Seminars. Graded on 13 points of quality and technique; pass with a score of 80% or higher. Educator (Level 4) Diploma issued.
Students with a nail license in progress may take the exams and earn the certificate, but may teach only after their nail license is on file.
How to become an educator
Four steps to the diploma.
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01
Complete Level 1 and Level 2.
Find a Leafgel educator on our list and sign up for the Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Courses.
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Register for the next Leafgel Educator Exam.
Exams are held in person only, at our Leafgel Educator Seminars. Not scheduled yet? Tap Notify me and we'll email you as soon as the next date opens.
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Pass both exams.
Written exam (Level 3): score 80% or higher.
Practical exam (Level 4): score 80% or higher. -
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Complete your educator profile.
After passing both exams, send us a full bio (at least two paragraphs), a profile photo, and your plans as a Certified Leafgel Premium Educator.
Level 4 practical exam
One live model, seven nails, seven techniques.
Two hours
Your model needs healthy, bare natural nails. Please don't pre-prep: every nail starts with dry care during the exam, and over-filing costs points and can damage your model's nails.
| Hand | Finger | Task | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right | Pinky | Dry care · one-color application | Education System I |
| Right | Ring | Dry care · flower art (4 colors) | Education System II |
| Right | Middle | Dry care · drag art (3 colors) | Education System I |
| Right | Index | Dry care · color gradation on a clear base | Education System I |
| Right | Thumb | Dry care · one-color application | Education System I |
| Left | Middle | Dry care · tip overlay | Education System II |
| Left | Ring | Dry care · gel sculpture with a French tip | Education System II · I |
Colors and products for each task are given on exam day. Please use Leafgel Premium products only.
Graded on 13 points of quality and technique (filing, dry care, one color, gradation, design, French, sculpture, tip overlay and overall finish). Pass with a score of 80% or higher.
Tools needed
Educator perks
What the diploma unlocks.
- Free lifetime Zilla+ membership: 20% off everything at zillabeau.com
- Free entry to all Leafgel USA Art Seminars
- Teach Level 1 & 2 and Art classes
- Join our affiliate program and earn commissions
- Invitations to work at online and in-person events
- Chances to help develop new colors and products, and to demo at Tokyo Nail Expo
Student kits
New 2026 student kits coming soon.
The Level 1 and Level 2 student kits are being updated for the new Education System I and II textbooks. Ask your educator what to bring in the meantime.
