Finishing school

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This article is about finishing school, for the reality show see Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School

For other uses, see Finishing school (disambiguation).

A finishing school is defined as "a private school for girls that emphasises training in cultural and social activities." ^[1] The name reflects that it follows an ordinary school and is intended to complete the educational experience. It may consist of an intensive course, or a one-year program.

Switzerland is known for its private finishing schools, such as Institut Villa Pierrefeu or Institut Alpin Videmanette (now closed), where Diana, Princess of Wales studied, and Mon Fertile, where Camilla Parker Bowles was partly educated.

While the term "Finishing School" should only be used by schools (authorised institution which have a full curriculum and only give Diplomas once tests and exams have been passed), it is often (misslindingly) used by independent consultants who offer half day seminar.