The Household Academy

Formed in October 2010, The Household Academy provides exceptional training in domestic arts, child-care, cookery, housekeeping and crew service, and is the result of a joint venture between leading international consultancies The English Manner and Public Image, with overseas partners, Charles MacPherson Associates.

Suitable for a wide range of age groups from the age of 16 years upwards, courses are especially suited to those who wish to perfect the skills required for a career as a private housekeeper, au pair, private nanny, house manager, butler, chambermaid, chalet girl or yacht and private plane service.

Programmes are intended to encourage everyone from gap year students to ex-service personnel; those currently working in private households who require a little savoire-faire, new mothers or those with recalcitrant toddlers or teenagers who do not know how to cope. Even the newly married may benefit, perhaps as a quirky wedding present!

For all courses we are able to offer a few rooms on-site at £60-per-night bed & breakfast. These are booked out on a first-come-first-served basis.

Details on how to book one of our comfortable rooms, as well as a list of preferred suppliers for near-by accommodation, is included with each booking.

To book a place on a course, please complete the registration form.

Please see our Terms & Conditions page for information about how and when to pay.

Following our training, we are able to help successful students find a work placement where they can use their new skills. Further information.

For more information, please feel free to contact us.