The Finishing School
LE SAVOIR VIVRE
Savoir vivre (m) noun; sa·voir-vi·vre (sav-wahr-vee-vruh)
Definition: Knowledge of the world and the ways of polite society
We are pleased to offer the Etiquette Institute of Washington’s Finishing School centered on the French principle of le savoir vivre, translated as “knowledge of life”. The program graduates young ladies who are able to meet life with poise, good manners and elegance.
We offer two age groups, Chéries (grades 2-4) and Belles (grades 5-7).
SKILLS TO LAST A LIFETIME
Introductions & Lasting Impressions • Poise, Posture & Deportment • Social Graces & Politesse • Making Conversation • Home Pride/Turn down & Tidy Room • Correspondence • Netiquette & Social •Floral Design • Dress Codes & Personal Image • Public Speaking • Cultural & Arts Appreciation • Afternoon Tea Etiquette • Art de la Table • Fine Dining Etiquette
Students are encouraged to maintain extracurricular activities including performing and fine arts, foreign language studies, sports and rigorous academic programs. Please see details for each program below along with link to application.
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CHÉRIES | Grades 2-4
OFFERINGS
Monthly Training Session & Monthly Formal Dinner
Holiday Afternoon Tea, O Street Mansion Tour and Graduation Ceremony at the Ritz
LESSON DETAILS
Every 1st Sunday
The Historic Morrison Clark Inn from
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
BELLES | Grades 5-7
OFFERINGS
Monthly Training Session & Monthly Formal Dinner
Cultural excursions will include a Holiday Tea, Formal Etiquette Dinner, Kennedy Center Ballet, Musical at the National Theatre, Hillwood Museum, Glenstone Museum, O Street Mansion and Graduation Ceremony at the Ritz, along with guest speakers!
LESSON DETAILS
Every 1st Sunday at
The Historic Morrison Clark Inn from 3:00 – 5:00 PM