INTRODUCTION TO OUR SIGNATURE THREE-DAY ETIQUETTE COURSE IN LONDON
The school's signature etiquette course in London, the Lady's British Social Etiquette & Empowerment Course, is available as private tuition or via group courses throughout the year.
This intensive British etiquette course is designed for women who wish to gain confidence in their social and business lives. Emma teaches the necessary skills enabling ladies to fully achieve their potential with maximum impact, from handling challenging people to feeling confident and self-assured at large social gatherings.
It will teach you how to build strong relationships with British people by acquiring knowledge of etiquette, customs, and nuances of British conversation, communication, and behaviour, and it promises to equip women with social confidence and interpersonal business skills to help them make the most of the opportunities that come their way.
Our group courses will have a maximum of five students attending. Therefore, the tuition is focused and personalised to the attendees' needs in a relaxed and fun environment.
WHERE IS THE COURSE HELD?
The course is held at The Emma Dupont School of Etiquette in Albemarle Street in the heart of Mayfair and situated on one of London's most famous and beautiful roads, just moments away from The Ritz Hotel.
There is excellent access to transport links; it is conveniently located within a two-minute walk from Green Park underground station, which offers the Jubilee, Piccadilly, and Victoria Lines. The course begins daily at 10 AM and finishes circa. 4.30 PM.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO ACHIEVE?
This British etiquette course in London will help you feel at ease when meeting new people, communicate effectively, guide you to the appropriate choice of clothes for your social and business events, and equip you with confidence and elegance to accept invitations to dinners and events.
With Emma's experience of cross-cultural diversities, you can also feel assured that she will answer any questions with empathy and knowledge and help you navigate the often tricky and sensitive issues that arise through cultural misunderstandings.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- British ladies, from the age of 18, who want to gain confidence by developing their interpersonal skills to make the most of opportunities that come their way.
- Ladies of any nationality, from the age of 18, who would like to feel more confident, poised, and refined in social situations by gaining knowledge of British etiquette.
- International ladies, from the age of 18, who live in other countries wishing to communicate and build relationships with British people.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE COURSE?
Access to our Monthly Online Q&A live coaching sessions continues after you have completed the school's signature online etiquette course at no additional cost. This benefit means you will have continued support from Emma as you begin practicing your skills.
OUR UNIQUE PROPOSITION
Ladies who complete our signature course in London will also be granted access to our comprehensive online training course and the features this membership platform offers.
These additional benefits are unique to The Emma Dupont School of Etiquette and are as follows:
- LIFETIME ACCESS TO THE EQUIVALENT ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
- AN AUDIO FILE TO LISTEN TO WHEN YOU ARE ON THE MOVE
- ONGOING ACCESS TO OUR MONTHLY ONLINE Q&A SESSIONS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT ARISE
- ACCESS TO ALL OUR PREVIOUS Q&A SESSIONS
- COMPREHENSIVE NOTES
- COPIES OF TRAINING SLIDES
- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
DAY ONE COURSE SCHEDULE
Welcome refreshments from 9.30 AM, with the course commencing at 10.00 AM. There will be a fifteen-minute break in the morning, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
A one-hour luncheon break will be provided at 1 PM where students can enjoy the surrounding area and restaurants (at the student's own cost).
The course ends circa. 5.00 PM.
POISED INTRODUCTIONS & SOCIAL GRACES
- Creating a good first impression
- Introducing yourself correctly
- Shaking hands & alternative greetings
- Social kissing
- Remembering peoples' names
- Making small talk
SOCIAL & BUSINESS NETWORKING
- Preparing beforehand
- How to write a brilliant social and business elevator pitch
- Speaking with confidence
- Name badges and where to wear them
- How to walk up to strangers
- How to include others
- Working the room
- How to excuse yourself politely but firmly
- Following up effectively
GRACEFUL DEPORTMENT
- Why deportment & body language is so important
- Standing with poise
- Sitting elegantly & professionally
- Correct lift etiquette
- Ascending & descending stairs
- Getting in/out of a car elegantly
STYLISH DRESS CODES
- Subliminal messages through attire
- Body language signals
- Casual
- Smart Casual
- Come as you are
- Lounge suits (Business)
- Lounge suits (Cocktail)
- Black Tie
- White Tie
DAY TWO COURSE SCHEDULE
The course commences at 10.00 AM. There will be a fifteen-minute break in the morning, and refreshments will be provided.
At 1 PM, Emma will escort you to The Ritz Hotel, London, where you will savour a three-course luncheon within the Michelin-star restaurant to practice your dining etiquette skills. This experience is included in the course price*.
The course will finish at circa. 4 PM.
*Three-course fixed-priced tasting menu includes soft drinks and a glass of champagne/wine if you desire.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RITZ HOTEL MICHELIN-STAR RESTAURANTELEGANT DINING
- Different types of service in the UK
- Chinaware, glassware, and flatware
- Linens & table decorations
- The British place setting
- Seating plans for formal and informal dining
- Holding flatware and glassware correctly
- Napkin placement
- How to eat tricky foods
- How to handle mistakes and accidents
- Paying the bill rules
- Rules of tipping
CORPORATE ENTERTAINING
- Choosing the type of event to host
- Hosting at home and at restaurants
- Composing the guest list
- When and how to assemble a receiving line
- Seating plans in accordance with precedence
- How to ensure a successful event
- Toasts and speeches
- Corporate gift giving
DAY THREE COURSE SCHEDULE
The course commences at 10.00 AM. There will be a fifteen-minute break in the morning, and refreshments will be provided.
At 1.30 PM you will be given a thirty-minute break, which will then be followed by your graduation and presentation of a framed certificate of completion.
The course will conclude with Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason’s Diamond Jubilee Salon, where you will learn the customs, history, and etiquette of this quintessential pastime over sandwiches, scones, and an array of teas to enjoy (along with a celebratory glass of champagne if you desire).
The course will finish at approximately 4.30 PM.
*The course price includes traditional afternoon tea, soft drinks, and a celebratory glass of champagne if you desire.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA SALONEXQUISITE ENTERTAINING
- Different types of invitations
- Guest lists
- Menu planning & wine pairing
- Table settings & seating plans
- The hosts' & guests' responsibilities
- How to ask your guests to leave
- Hostess gifts
SOPHISTICATED COMMUNICATION
- A lady's ideal stationery collection
- Writing formal and informal invitations
- The importance of RSVP
- Wedding invitations
- Personal and business letters
- Social media/Mobile phone mannersXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
DECADENT AFTERNOON TEA
- The history of Afternoon Tea
- The history of tea and how to serve it correctly
- What to wear
- Sandwiches, scones, and cakes
- The etiquette of enjoying the meal
- Tea tasting experience
PRIVATE TUITION
Date: Arranged for a mutually agreeable time
Investment: £4,295 (inclusive of all taxes)
GROUP TUITION
Date: See Below
Investment: £1,800 (inclusive of all taxes)
Stefanie, June 2018
"I took the Ladies Etiquette & Empowerment Course and absolutely loved it. My favourite things were the personalised feedback and Emma's approach to training. Throughout the course, Emma was always there to give us encouragement and constructive feedback. She was also always willing to answer our questions.
Emma also focuses on enhancing our natural grace and elegance instead of producing cookie cutters. I finished the course feeling more like 'me', as I had slowly lost the social/situational discomfort that I think just came from not knowing what to do.
Overall, the curriculum was highly informative and relevant to my life, and the classes were well-organised and encouraging. Truly cannot recommend enough."
SOME OF OUR PREVIOUS CLIENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR SIGNATURE THREE-DAY COURSE:
Shefali, August 2020
"I was blown away by the quality of the online course and by Emma's unique approach to etiquette and elegance. I can honestly say that my experience exceeded expectations. The online course is detailed and imparts a great deal of information.
Moreover, the modules are wonderfully formatted (with videos, pictures, and notes) so that the student is in the best position to retain the information.
For somebody who is short on time or who lives abroad, rest assured that the online course will teach you A LOT!
Thank you, Emma!"
Ola, November 2021
"Emma is an amazing woman and a true professional. Communication with her was always easy; she responded quickly, helped with all sorts of questions that popped up during the module and gave useful tips on different subjects.
I will definitely come back to this lifetime access course as it covers lots of social topics and has practical lessons on how to behave, walk, and react on different occasions."
Hermy, March 2021
"The way Emma teaches British etiquette makes it easy to understand that the spirit of each of these polite gestures is based on politeness rather than mere technicality.
I can assure you that thanks to the experience, good disposition, and, above all, kindness with which she transmits her knowledge, this exceptional course stands out from the rest."
