The World’s Oldest International Barber Academy
The Scapicchio Academy

One Standard • Two Campuses

Bovino • Ghent

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The Campus
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Bovino - Italy

Level 1 • Heritage • Family • History •

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Ghent - Belgium

Level 2 • In-dept • History • Service & Protocol •

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Levels Official Diploma
Level 1
Bovino, Italy
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Level 2
Ghent, Belgium
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Level 3
Bovino, Italy
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Maestro Barbieri
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Workshops Certification
1-Day Workshop
International
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2-Day Workshop
International
OR
Refresh Workshop
International
What We Stand For

Quality

Tools - Protocols - Consistency

Craft

Hands-on training. No shortcuts

Connection

Small groups. Real mentorship. International network

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What You’ll Learn
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The Shave & Beard Service

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Honing & Theory

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Sanitation & Ergonomics

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Service & Quality

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Masters
Worldwide

Find our global community or an educational moment closer to home.

We proudly present the Masters of the Scapicchio Academy, respected worldwide.

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F.A.Q.

  • No. All materials are fully provided for you.
    You are more than welcome to bring your own razors or stones if you would like us to have a look at them and give you personal advice. However, for the academy itself, everything is always taken care of.

  • Yes. We are an international academy.
    We always provide:

    • a translator when needed

    • or a tutor who can communicate in your language
      We take care of you and your future.

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  • No experience is required for Level 1 — only motivation, discipline, and respect for the craft.
    Level 2 is exclusively reserved for barbers who have successfully completed Level 1, to ensure a high and equal standard within the group.

  • Yes.

    • Level 1: Official Scapicchio Diploma

    • Level 2: Official Scapicchio x ROMAIN Diploma
      Our diplomas are internationally recognized within the traditional barbering community.

  • You are never left alone after the course.
    After Level 2, you will be invited into our:

    • private international alumni community (WhatsApp)
      Where you can:

    • continue asking questions

    • share your work and results

    • receive feedback from tutors and master barbers

  • We combine:

    • 200 years of Italian tradition (Scapicchio)
      with

    • modern, precision-based practice (ROMAIN)

    No superficial demonstrations, but:

    • deep technical knowledge

    • real craftsmanship

    • and a clear working method

    This is not a workshop.
    This is a foundation for your career.

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