We know The International Butler Academy to be the finest private butling and household management school in the world.  Our graduates are our Ambassadors. They are proof of the fact that The International Butler Academy lives up to its reputation and to the expectations of employers from around the world and to those seeking (further) education in the True Art of Service.

Are we proud? You better believe it!

This section has quite a number of references from past students. Who else would be better to advise you! Note that we not simply place made-up quotes with made-up names but instead list real graduates with real comments. All these graduates allow us to place their comments on our web site. Below, and on the various other reference pages, you will find a sampling of testimonials from our Academy's Ambassadors.
 

Damijan Ostojic. "Thank you for putting together such a team of professional trainers and most of all good people. The two months spent at The International Butler Academy changed my life.  I learned a new way of thinking, of attitude and a new sense of professionalism. Thank you for everything."

Bruno Constant. "From the student accommodations to the Palace we worked in and from stationery equipment to our butler's costume, TIBA exceeded my highest expectations. I am very honored to have been your student. You taught us with humility, kindness and, most importantly, with passion and your priceless knowledge."

Joanne Barrow. "My time at TIBA was so memorable and enabled me to take my career to a whole new level of professionalism for which I am eternally grateful. Though I've primarily focused on child care for over 20 years, it was TIBA's training that enabled me to take that career to the very top while opening new doors also."

Marc van Eekelen. "TIBA not only offered me a superb eight-week course, the school also assisted me in planning my career. TIBA placed me in the ultimate job with a wonderful family. I am proud to be part of the "TIBA family". Thank you TIBA."

Mereta Bailey. "While I was at TIBA I did not realize I was going through such a life enhancing experience. Looking back now I see how much I gained and I am truly grateful. Please do not change anything about the course. Thank you for everything."

Jeroen van de Geer. "Thanks to TIBA I am now employed as butler at the Burl Al Arab hotel in Dubai. I wish to thank the instructors and management for their support.  TIBA created this grand opportunity and I am proud to be one of its youngest ambassador."

Els Verburg, "It is true that the eight-week course is difficult, even exhausting. It is also very rewarding. I not only learned professional house management but also ended up with some great new friends. The whole two-month educational experience was memorable. I will never forget my time at TIBA."

John Macbeth, "Courses and instructors are engrossing and candid. Curriculum is highly absorbing and its instructors showcase professionalism with frank examinations of private service on every level from the off beat to the mainstream. They are committed to bringing out the best. TIBA placed me with one of its client in the USA."

Eddy Craenen. "I would like to express my gratitude towards you for guiding me into the fine world of Butling. Your training proved to be rewarding in so many aspects and will certainly continue to influence my life in the future. It was a privilege to receive training and guidance from such great professionals."

Heidi Smale, "Coming from a hotel management school, the switch to TIBA was more natural than I thought it would be. Excellence is not easily achieved, but with the fine TIBA instructors the learning experience was very pleasant. I now run my own Personal Assistant business."

Mark Dijkens.  "After graduating from TIBA, the school placed me in a top butler position with a marvelous family in England. I live on the estate with my wife and our two children. I never could have dreamt to end up where I am today. Normally dreams do not come true. This one did. Thank you TIBA."

Wen Shan.  "Thank you for taking such good care of me. I enjoyed every single minute at TIBA. The whole experience was fabulous. I know TIBA to be the finest school of its kind in the world. Your training is second to none. Now I am back in China and I will speak with much pride about my time spent with you."

Patsy Paul. "The butler course I took at TIBA was quite an experience. At times I was so tired, emotionally exhausted,  that I wanted to give up but I am proud I didn't and that I now hold the official diploma. I enjoyed TIBA, the Dutch people and the country tremendously. I went back to the US with many fond memories."

Fernando Arango. "TIBA was an incredible experience, one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. My time spent at TIBA was very rewarding and I am filled with gratitude. I hope the time will come that I can give something back to TIBA. Thank you very much."

Wilfried Boisson. "Thank you for trusting me. The feeling of confidence that you granted me increased my desire to become a superb butler. Thank you also for placing me at the beautiful castle with your client in France.  Incredible how TIBA placed me in a top butler job, immediately following the course."

Rachel Clough. "Coming from the US it felt like a privilege to occupy a historic Palace. The bungalows were fantastic and so were the trainers, the food and everything else. The training curriculum at TIBA is incredible. The homework was at times overwhelming. The two months flew by too fast."

George Sindram. "What strikes me most about the training at TIBA is the emphasis on character building. I would never have guessed that a butler school would pay so much attention to such a topic. For my fellow students and for me the experience made us all "better people. We learned more than we bargained for."

Bruno Duvall. "I want to thank all of you again for giving me the opportunity to live this great experience. I will never forget. I have the feeling now to live in a parallel world with the other people. There is not one day without thinking about what it happened at TIBA."

Anita Franks. "In the field of Estate Management, one must look beyond just getting the job done. One must accomplish a variety of functions with a sense of style rising to the level of art. Being employed in private service and with many years of experience, the training at TIBA gave me the edge that I needed to excel in my profession."

Benjamin Klose. "Thank you very, very much for an unforgettable time & experience at The International Butler Academy. I enjoyed every single moment and I consider the experience a great gift for my professional future. It is a great honor to be an Ambassador of The International Butler Academy."