What Students Say About Us
The best endorsement comes from those who have first hand experience of our courses in British Etiquette. Here you can see what past students have to say about the quality of our training and how it has helped them in their personal and professional lives.
Lurline – Social & Business Etiquette, London.
“Thank you for an inspiring and unforgettable experience I received from the course yesterday. My desire to have my daughters gain the right tools to achieve their potential was more than met. Also, I feel much more confident and excited going forward as I transition on my own journey of discovery”
Anne-Marie – Adult Etiquette Course, London.
“Philip Sykes is an incredible ambassador for the world of Etiquette. I applaud his work on every level and he ALWAYS exceeds expectations”
Cherry – Adult Etiquette Course, Suzhou.
“Philip was a great teacher; the lessons were planned really clearly and delivered with confidence and enthusiasm, making it really engaging for all of the students”
Sonya – Train the Trainer, London.
“The training course exceeded my expectations and was life-changing. It is the best investment I have made in my self-development as it encompassed etiquette, emotional intelligence, the power of language, life coaching and more, all rolled into one package.”
Maria – Train the Trainer, London.
“I would love to keep attending more BSE courses and start a new life with the knowledge I got from the School. Philip is such an inspiration! I could never have imagined what I was going to bring from London. As I told Philip for me there is a life before the British School of Etiquette and a new life after it.”
Linda – Adult Etiquette Course, Shanghai.
“Both informative and entertaining, I was so surprised at how much I was able to learn in such a short space of time. Can’t wait for the next course!”
Cheena – Train the Trainer, London.
“Lovely experience, one of the best academies of London.”
Fabio – Luxury Retail Training Course.
“Our company has seen an increase in the qualitative experience of the customers through the overall service skills acquired by our managers and retail staff from Philip’s course. His training was inspirational and we have seen a marked increase in sales.”
Jr, age 6 – Kidiquette ™.
“Thank you for everything you taught me. I showed off my good table manners at dinner and breakfast time”
Helen, age 9 – Kidiquette ™.
“Thank you for all you’ve done for me. I’ve learnt many things and I will spread your teachings to friends and family”
Featured Testimonial
My name is Imoh Ekukinam, A Nigerian with a background in aviation. I am a former beauty queen and an entrepreneur. Growing up, etiquette and good manners was not something that was taught in schools, especially in this part of the world. Some of us were just lucky enough to have parents who instilled certain values in us. Even though at the time, I did not realize that what they were teaching was called “etiquette.”
As I have grown older and stepped into different rooms; whether in business, professional spaces, or social circles. I have come to understand just how important it is to carry yourself properly. Good manners and grace have opened doors for me, helped me connect with people and left lasting impressions.
Throughout my journey, I have noticed that one of the fundamental challenges many people face, especially in this part of the world, is a lack of good manners and etiquette. I strongly believe that if we start grooming and educating young minds early, we can raise a generation of confident, well-mannered individuals. The poorly behaved adults we see today were once teenagers and I can’t help but wonder; if someone had mentored them, coached them, or guided them in the right direction, wouldn’t the world be a better place?
Other than traveling the world and being an entrepreneur, I genuinely enjoy helping others figure out how to carry themselves better, how to behave with thoughtfulness and grace. This passion led to enroll with The British School of Excellence.
The Train the Trainer program was just the right course to take. From sharing with us etiquette tips for professional, social and personal development to mastering presence, communication, fine dining skills, listening effectively, dressing well and even handling interviews with confidence. We did not just learn these things for personal growth. We were equipped to teach others. We were given hands-on tools to guide people on their own journey.
It was such an engaging, practical, and enjoyable experience. Mr. Philip Sykes, our tutor, was incredibly warm and taught us in such a simple, relatable way. We also had amazing mentors like Transform with Mansi, Dr. Jacqueline and Leanne, who added so much value. After this course, I have finally been able to craft my elevator pitch; something I struggled with before.
This experience has made me better. People around me are noticing the change already. I hope to use what I have learned to not just impact through training others but also create impactful products—like my upcoming etiquette card series where people can learn one practical tip a week and become polished by the end of the year.
More than anything, I want to reach young girls. I believe that if we give the younger generation the right foundation, we will have a better society, one that is respectful, kind and well-behaved.
If you are thinking of joining this program, do not hesitate. Whether you want to build a business or just improve yourself personally, this course will change you. It is simple, practical, and deeply enriching. It is truly one of the best investments I have made in myself in recent times.
Thank you to The British School of Excellence for helping me become the woman I have always wanted to be! Refined, intentional and ready to help others grow.
