Barbizon Modeling and Acting

Barbizon Modeling and Acting offers Acting For Teens & Kids, a Model Development Program, an Actor Development Program, a Life-Skills Development Program, and Personal Development. The Life-Skills Development Program includes confidence development, speech and voice projection, dressing for success, interview skills, poise and posture, etiquette, skincare basics, nutrition and fitness, and public speaking. The program serves ages 5 through 18.

Programs

• Acting For Teens & Kids
• Model Development Program
• Actor Development Program
• Life-Skills Development Program — Teaches confidence development, speech and voice projection, dressing for success, interview skills, poise and posture, etiquette, skincare basics, nutrition and fitness, and public speaking.
• Personal Development — Teaches poise, etiquette, and other professional and life-skills, with a focus on developing confidence.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Barbizon has operated since 1939 and says it has been the first step into modeling and acting for thousands of kids, teens, and young adults all over the world. It operates in 200+ markets worldwide and says it has been the industry leader in model and acting training for 80+ years. The program teaches current industry standards and techniques to help kids, teens, and young adults build the skills, confidence, and knowledge to explore opportunities in modeling and acting. Barbizon says it cannot guarantee job placement, though many locations offer graduate support services and most centers offer agency or placement services.

Real life industry placement support is mentioned; many locations offer graduate support services to help alumni access industry opportunities, and most centers do offer agency or placement services. Barbizon says it cannot guarantee job placement.

Last updated September 7, 2026.