The International Butler Academy (TIBA) is a unique and exclusive non-profit butling & house management school (foundation under Dutch law).  We pride ourselves in being the finest Private Service training institute in the world today.  We are equally proud that some of the world's wealthiest families and businesses, as well as five-star hotels and resorts, turn to us for staff training and recruitment.

Our mission statement

Our mission is to promote the butling and the private service profession by training dedicated individuals in becoming professionals in the art of  butling and house management.  The International Butler Academy provides its graduates with the best possible qualifications for entering the private service profession.  Our graduates can be employed by discriminating employers anywhere in the world.
 

What does it mean to join The International Butler Academy?

The Academy's graduates are synonymous with pride and professionalism.  At The International Butler Academy you will learn to keep up with the demands of running a modern and busy household, with confidence, grace and style.  Our eight-week course will provide you with all the skills and qualifications you need to get you started in this exciting profession.  Our professional teaching standards and outstanding, highly experienced and professional instructors make The International Butler Academy the pinnacle of all house management training.

Except for a working knowledge of English, no previous training or experience is required.  Gender and age are not important either.  What is very important however, is having a service oriented attitude and the right personality.  You must send or e-mail us your Resume (CV) plus a photo, possess a valid passport. A telephone interview is required.  Make no mistake, success is not guaranteed.  Success requires devotion and the ability to combine passion, dedication and energy.  Approximately 30 percent of our students are female.  The youngest student to  date was 20 years of age.  The oldest student to date was 69 years of age.
 

Client wishing to employ a butler

The International Butler Academy will be pleased to assist employers with their recruiting needs. Our graduates are superb butlers and would be interested in a personal interview with you. We have developed a very straightforward selection process for the employee and employer to ensure a successful placement.  We can find you the perfect butler and consult in your domestic needs in a professional way.  Please review the placement agency page and let us know your requirements.

Apply now and assure yourself a place in our institution.  Our students come from all over the world and our graduates form a large and important network.  By joining The International Butler Academy you will become part of this network which includes The International Guild of Professional Butlers and many placement agencies around the world.

Watch a video about our school here!  Please note that this video was made as a trailer for a TV series.  Our school is more fun than shown in the video!

Our web site Our web site reflects the rather conservative approach to our philosophy and training methods. It is not flashy, nor is it glamorous.  It is geared towards providing first class and to the point information. All thumbnails (small photos) can be enlarged by clicking on them. In case your computer is not Java enabled and you do not see the Menu at the top of this page than please click here for a web site map.  Thank you for visiting our web site.