Richard Sagala from Canada - Graduate of The International Butler Academy


Mr. Richard Sagala (pictured left) from Canada.

The Crest of Slot Zeist - at the Front Gate


Dear TIBA,

As a new graduate of the International Butler Academy, please allow me to express my thoughts about the eight-week butling course I took with you.

Last spring, when I decided to follow a butler training program, I was looking to find the best school in the world.  After inquiries, evaluations and  speaking with school representatives, I set my mind on TIBA.  Being Canadian it implied crossing the Atlantic to come to The Netherlands.  At that time I hoped I was not making a mistake as it meant a large investment for me and although your web site is by far the best, there are numerous other sites of butler and household management schools who all proclaim to be the best in the business.

Now I can assure you that I certainly did find the best butler school in the world and that the other schools merely try to copy what you do but from what I learned since, all fail miserably.  You provide a superb curriculum taught by first class instructors, an intense, rich and multi faceted content of information complemented by valuable field trips, great food and first class accommodations for the students.  Even the graduation ceremony was second to none with family, friends and various distinguished guests attending.

I wish every potential student who wishes to train in this fascinating field of butling to have the common sense to do his or her research on the school they are interested in, ask questions, find out who the trainers are, who is in charge and what the background is of the people behind the curtain.  Then, I wish every potential student to have the chance to find your school, apply, and eventually get accepted at TIBA.  It will be an intelligent choice which they will value and cherish for the rest of their lives.  I know I will.  I thank you for this grand opportunity.  TIBA is simply a world class act.

Sincerely,
Richard Sagala  - Canada
Graduate of The International Butler Academy
November 2001