osiane-Charlotte Rodébat a créé "L'école de France" à New-York. Elle y enseigne avec beaucoup de bonheur l'art de vivre à la française.
What prompted your interest in protocol? What path led you to this?
My father was a high-level military officer and at a very young age I had to respect the rules of politeness, courtesy and protocol. The world of high ranking military officers was very rigorous in this respect.
We traveled a lot and this allowed me to discover different cultures, which was so enriching.
My path was simple: I chose to be a lawyer and I practiced that profession for 40 years in Bordeaux. It’s a rigorous school at the presentation level as in that of oral expression. I ceased this occupation when the daily work no longer responded to what I had known and chosen. My love for the language and for the French traditions have led me to the founding of the school.
Why create this school in New York?
The choice was dictated by familial and historical reasons as I have always been interested in the United States. Furthermore, New York is a fascinating mix of cultures.
Quelles sont ses principales activités? Quels
sont les élèves que vous recevez?
What are its main activities? Who are your students?
At the start the demand was stronger for learning the French language. There is a clear evolution now towards learning the Bonnes Manieres even in English. My students to this day are American, Indian and Korean. The youngest is 4 years old, I also have a 13 year old who evolves in the diplomatic world. There is no age limit.