미용사 (코스메톨로지) in Illinois

Illinois licenses cosmetologists through the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR); the exam is developed and scored by Continental Testing Services (CTS) and delivered at PSI test centers. You need 1,500 clock hours and a passing score of 75 on the written theory exam. Language note: the IL cosmetology exam is in English today, but Continental Testing has announced that — effective October 1, 2026 — the barber, cosmetology, esthetician, and nail exams will be available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. Until then the real exam is English-only; our multilingual practice questions are a study aid.

Testing agency

Continental Testing Services (delivered at PSI test centers)

Written-test languages

English

To pass

Written theory exam (Continental Testing); score of 75 or higher to pass

Training hours

1,500 clock hours (cosmetology)

Exam languages (from Oct 1, 2026)

English now; English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese from October 1, 2026 (per Continental Testing)

State rules and fees change often. This table shows only facts confirmed from an official board or vendor source on the date noted; anything unconfirmed is marked “to confirm.” Always verify current requirements with your state board or its testing vendor before you register. Our practice questions are a study aid and never imply your state offers the exam in a language it does not.