THE FINISHING SCHOOL
CELEBRATING OUR 10TH SEASON
The Finishing School is a year-long experience for grades 2-8, held in the elegant ambiance of the Morrison-Clark Historic Inn, Washington, DC. Through monthly etiquette lessons, formal luncheons, and cultural enrichment, confidence grows, friendships flourish, and possibilities unfold.
CHÉRIES | Grades 2-4
Introducing the foundations of poise, confidence, and dining etiquette through formal dining experiences, cultural enrichment, and personal development.
SEASON SCHEDULE
First Sunday of the Month
Beginning October 2026
The Historic Morrison-Clark Inn
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
BELLES | Grades 5-8
Cultivating confidence, deportment, presence, and polish through advanced instruction, dining experiences, cultural enrichment, and personal development.
SEASON SCHEDULE
First Sunday of the Month
Beginning October 2026
The Historic Morrison-Clark Inn
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Our
Philosophy
Rooted in the principle of le savoir vivre, often translated as “knowledge of life.”
Drawing upon the Swiss finishing school tradition, our approach blends etiquette instruction, fine dining, cultural enrichment, and personal development.
Through shared milestones throughout the year, participants develop confidence, forge lasting friendships, and gain a broader perspective that will serve them for years to come