About Boston School of Etiquette

Meet Renate Devin


International Protocol & Etiquette Expert, Speaker, and Educator 

With an entrepreneurial spirt, Renate launched Boston School of Etiquette in 2006 to empower individuals with strong social skills and communication excellence. Professional development programs are designed to equip students with the key skills employers are demanding in today’s competitive workplace: Communication, Professionalism, Leadership, Teamwork, and Career and Self-Development.

Renate is an established educator specializing in soft skill competencies to corporations, universities, private clubs, and individuals in Boston and the New England area.

Renate stresses the importance of establishing a good reputation which is one of the most important assets in leading a full and rich personal and professional life.

Prior to teaching etiquette and soft skills Renate worked 20 years for major corporations in the hospitality industry and international finance. She combines years of insight and experience in corporate marketing, social skills and communication excellence with real life business skills.

Renate is certified to teach from The International School of Protocol in Washington D.C. and The American School of Protocol in Atlanta, GA. She also holds a B.A. in Communications.

About Boston School of Etiquette


Using a life skills approach, Boston School of Etiquette’s mission is to equip students with the necessary tools to prepare for a successful and fulfilling career path. 

  • Our goal is to be the most encouraging and empowering etiquette and soft skills training school allowing all students to chart a path for personal and professional success.
  • We teach students to be resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected multigenerational world.
  • We encourage students to take their strengths and uniqueness and turn them into their personal brand.

The school embraces a set of core values that fosters honesty, integrity, and personal responsibility. We respect diversity and appreciate cross-cultural perspectives.

Classes are customized to meet the specific needs of each client or group. Events are conveniently located at the client’s business, school, or function space.