Entrepreneurs, Politicians, Society Hostesses, Executives, Public Figures. Female Leaders of the 21st Century.
The 11-Week Finishing School program teaches elite savoir-faire (etiquette, manners, style, and other rules); savoir-être (deportment, expression, consideration, and values); savoir-dire (communication and expression); and savoir-vivre (luxury and elite lifestyles).
Real change takes time. And Balissande gives you that time with its 2+month program. The school is based off the traditional finishing schools of the past, providing literature and hands-on guidance as well as assignments, quizzes, discussions, and consultations. We focus on the little details... the elements that make a difference.
BALISSANDE FINISHING SCHOOL
WELCOME
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
CURRICULUM
INTRODUCTION FOR WEEK 1
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ELITE KNOWLEDGE I
ELITE KNOWLEDGE II
ELITE KNOWLEDGE III
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ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE I
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE II
RECOMMENDATION
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE III
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE IV
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE V
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE VI
EXAMPLES
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE VII
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
GUIDE
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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ELITE ETIQUETTE I
ELITE ETIQUETTE II
ELITE ETIQUETTE III
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ELITE TASTE I
ELITE TASTE II
ELITE TASTE III
ELITE TASTE IV
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WEEK 1 QUIZ
INTRODUCTION FOR WEEK 2
ELITE BODIES
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ELITE KNOWLEDGE I
ELITE KNOWLEDGE II
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE KNOWLEDGE III
ELITE KNOWLEDGE IV
TIP
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ELITE DEPORTMENT I
ELITE DEPORTMENT II
ELITE DEPORTMENT III
ELITE DEPORTMENT IV
ELITE DEPORTMENT V
ELITE DEPORTMENT VI
ELITE DEPORTMENT VII
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE DEPORTMENT VIII
TIP
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
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ELITE STYLE I
ELITE STYLE II
ELITE STYLE III
TIPS
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE STYLE IV
ELITE STYLE V
ELITE STYLE VI
TIP
ELITE STYLE VII
ELITE STYLE VIII
TIP
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ELITE DINING I
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ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE I
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE II
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE SAVOIR-FAIRE III
TIP
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ELITE TASTE I
ELITE TASTE II
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ELITE SAVOIR-ÊTRE
ANECDOTE
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
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WEEK 2 QUIZ
INTRODUCTION FOR WEEK 3
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE BODIES
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ELITE KNOWLEDGE I
ELITE KNOWLEDGE II
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
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INTRO
ELITE DEPORTMENT I
ELITE DEPORTMENT II
ELITE DEPORTMENT III
ELITE DEPORTMENT IV
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
ELITE DEPORTMENT V
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE DEPORTMENT VI
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ELITE STYLE I
ELITE STYLE II
ELITE STYLE III
ELITE STYLE IV
ELITE STYLE V
ELITE STYLE VI
ELITE STYLE VII
ELITE STYLE VIII
TIP
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ELITE TASTE I
ELITE TASTE II
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ELITE ETIQUETTE I
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ELITE COMMUNICATION I
TIP
ELITE COMMUNICATION II
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ANECDOTE
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ELITE HOMES I
ELITE HOMES II
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE HOMES III
SIDE NOTE
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ELITE SAVOIR-ÊTRE I
ELITE SAVOIR-ÊTRE II
ELITE SAVOIR-ÊTRE III
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ASSIGNMENT II
WEEK 3 QUIZ
INTRODUCTION FOR WEEK 4
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE BODIES
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INTRO
ELITE DEPORTMENT I
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE DEPORTMENT II
TIP
ELITE DEPORTMENT III
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ELITE DINING I
ELITE DINING II
TIP
ELITE DINING III
ELITE DINING IV
ELITE DINING V
ELITE DINING VI
ELITE DINING VII
ELITE DINING VIII
ELITE DINING IX
ELITE DINING X
TIP
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ELITE STYLE I
ELITE STYLE II
ELITE STYLE III
ANECDOTE
ELITE STYLE IV
TIP
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ELITE TASTE I
ELITE TASTE II
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ASSIGNMENT II
WEEK 4 QUIZ
INTRODUCTION FOR WEEK 5
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE BODIES
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ELITE KNOWLEDGE
CONTEMPLATION
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ELITE DEPORTMENT I
ELITE DEPORTMENT II
ELITE DEPORTMENT III
ELITE DEPORTMENT IV
ELITE DEPORTMENT V
ELITE DEPORTMENT VI
ELITE DEPORTMENT VII
ELITE DEPORTMENT VIII
TIP
ELITE DEPORTMENT VI
ELITE DEPORTMENT VII
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ELITE STYLE I
ELITE STYLE II
ELITE STYLE III
ELITE STYLE IV
TIP
ELITE STYLE V
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ELITE TASTE I
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE TASTE II
ELITE TASTE III
ELITE TASTE IV
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ELITE DINING I
TIP
ELITE DINING II
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ELITE SAVOIR-ÊTRE
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ASSIGNMENT II
WEEK 5 QUIZ
NOTICE
INTRODUCTION FOR WEEK 6
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE BODIES
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ELITE COMMUNICATION I
ELITE COMMUNICATION II
ELITE COMMUNICATION III
ELITE COMMUNICATION IV
ELITE COMMUNICATION V
ELITE COMMUNICATION VI
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INTRO
ELITE DEPORTMENT I
ANECDOTE
TIP
ELITE DEPORTMENT II
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
ANALYSIS
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ELITE STYLE I
ELITE STYLE II
ELITE STYLE III
TIP
ELITE STYLE IV
ELITE STYLE V
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
ELITE STYLE VI
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ELITE ETIQUETTE I
ANECDOTE
ELITE ETIQUETTE II
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ELITE ETIQUETTE III
ELITE ETIQUETTE IV
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ELITE ETIQUETTE V
TIPS
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ELITE HOSTING SKILLS I
ELITE HOSTING SKILLS II
ELITE HOSTING SKILLS III
ELITE HOSTING SKILLS IV
ELITE HOSTING SKILLS V
ANECDOTE
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ELITE DINING I
ELITE DINING II
ELITE DINING III
ELITE DINING IV
ELITE DINING V
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ELITE TASTE I
ELITE TASTE II
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
ELITE TASTE III
ELITE TASTE IV
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ELITE HOMES I
ELITE HOMES II
ELITE HOMES III
SUGGESTED MATERIAL
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ELITE SAVOIR-ÊTRE
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WEEK 6 QUIZ
ASSIGNMENT III
This program is taught online in written format with a few videos added for demonstration purposes. It is NOT taught via video presentations or podcasts. This program is also taught in a self-paced format. However, we recommend you take your time and study the lessons. Quizzes are provided at the end of each week. Each must be passed with a grade of 70% before you can proceed to the next lesson.
Yes. The minute you purchase a program, you are automatically enrolled in it. For this reason, we have purposefully made the first two weeks shorter and easier. We want to give every student, especially those who enrolled spontaneously, time to purchase what will be needed for the program and time to arrange their daily schedule for the next 11 weeks. * Enrollment starts the day you purchase the program. We do not offer life-time enrollment. ** A list of what will be needed for the program will be provided after you enroll, on the page titled: What You Will Need.
Yes and no. Yes, you can move through the program at your own pace. This means you can complete 2 weeks of the program in one week or you can take a week or two off if your schedule is too hectic or if you fall sick. However, we strongly recommend you maintain a weekly schedule. The point of a 11-week program is time. The more time you consciously focus on refinement with the help of the program, the better you will process the information. So, in order to receive a certificate, you cannot rush through the program. For example, you can not complete this 11-week program in 5 weeks and qualify for a certificate. We also recommend you do not take more than one week off. To qualify for the certificate, you must read through all the information, pass the quizzes with a 70% grade, participate in the majority of discussions, and complete the majority of the assignments.
This program is intermediate level intensity. It will require a lot of reading and time to do the exercises. If you are unable to read for long periods of time, this program is probably not for you. If you are looking for something easy and quick, this program is probably not for you. This program is for serious students who really want to make a change. It is meant for ladies who are able to give 11 weeks of their time to Balissande. Again, the program requires a lot. And although we give students the opportunity to catch up if they take a week or two off, we have found it decreases how much they learn and do. Rushing though the program is not recommended.
Time and information. The 11 week program is a basic level program. So, it offers you less time to perfect your skills and much less information than the 17-week program. We do not recommend this program for women who need a high level understanding of savoir-faire.
No. This course does not offer a certificate. If you need a certificate, please enroll in our 17-week program.
This program only teaches Western etiquette, protocol, and deportment. It does NOT cover rules from the East (or International etiquette).
The requirements to enroll are: you must be 18 years old or older; you must have advanced level reading comprehension in English; you must have intermediate level writing in English; you must have access to a computer and the internet for at least 6 hours a week; you must have a kind and respectful attitude.
This program has a mix of modern and traditional rules and values. When it comes to rules and values, we use the past as our guide. However, a lot has changed over the years. So, we do take those changes into consideration too, when it comes to rules.
