New School for Massage - Chicago and Tinley Park
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Class Schedule

The Diploma program is offered on a full-time (fast-track option) or part-time (extended-track option) basis.

Fast-Track option: Classes meet for 2 mornings per week during the first two months of the program, from 8:45AM to 12:35PM; they switch to 2 full days per week after that, from 8:45AM to 5:05PM.  Program duration is 8.5-9 months.  Students are expected to allocate an additional 7-8 hours per week for homework. Students who work more than 20 hours per week may not be admitted into the fast-track program.

Extended-track:  Classes meet for 2 evenings a week during the first two months of the program, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM; they switch to 3 evenings per week after that, from 5:45PM to 9:35PM.  Program duration is 11.5-12 months. Students are expected to allocated an additional 7 hours per week for homework. 

Note: During the second half of the program, students must complete their clinic preparation and clinical practice. Clinic preparation consists of four four-hour sessions; clinic practice consists of 125 hours of practice.  Students have the option of completing clinic at our Chicago location, or at our Tinley park location.

Each new group is limited to 14 students. Call 888-461-0114 to start your exciting journey or attend one of our information sessions.

New classes start monthly.  Call our admissions department for our next scheduled start.  

2023-2024 Schedule in Tinley Park
  • 11/29/2023 -- extended track
  • 12/20/2023 -- fast track 
  • 1/17/2024 -- extended track
  • 2/28/2024 -- fast track 
  • 3/27/2024 -- extended track
  • 5/8/2024 -- fast track 
  • 6/5/2024 -- extended track
  • 7/17/2024 -- fast track 

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