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Private Governess Agency

A Governess – a calm, considered presence who supports your child's development, care and education at home and wherever in the world you are.

A private governess agency, where every candidate is personally vetted – for character as much as capability.

13+ Years
Established
100%
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Global
Client portfolio
Boutique
By choice
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What our governesses & educators bring

More than a teacher – a complete presence.

The qualities that make a placement endure, and the depth each governess brings to a private household.

  1. Academic guidance

    Structured learning delivered with clarity and care – tailored to each child’s pace, curiosity, and long-term potential.

  2. Languages and cultural breadth

    A natural introduction to languages and an appreciation of cultural breadth that shapes a truly well-rounded child.

  3. Manners, poise and social ease

    The quiet cultivation of character – confidence, grace, and the social ease that cannot be taught in a classroom.

  4. Care, routine and stability

    Nurturing day-to-day care and a steady sense of structure, from morning routines through to the close of day.

  5. Continuity and reassurance

    A consistent, trusted presence through international travel, relocation, or change – the reassurance every family deserves.

  6. Discretion and trust

    A professional who honours the rhythm and values of your home – discreet, dependable, and deeply attuned.

Our Process

The Placement Journey

  1. 01

    Consultation & Role Brief

    A confidential, in-depth consultation to understand your household, lifestyle and priorities – so we represent your needs with accuracy and discretion.

  2. 02

    Search Strategy

    A targeted search across our trusted network, assessing each candidate for integrity, discretion, and long-term fit – qualities a CV alone will rarely tell you.

  3. 03

    Interviews

    We coordinate interviews around your schedule and advise on structure and questions, so you can assess suitability with confidence.

  4. 04

    Trial Periods

    Where helpful, we arrange structured trial periods to observe practical capability and fit within your home before any decision.

  5. 05

    Offer & Onboarding

    We manage the offer with care – terms, contracts, start dates, and any travel or visa arrangements – so the placement begins as considered as the search that led to it.

  6. 06

    Aftercare & Ongoing Support

    Our involvement does not end at placement. We remain a point of contact for both household and professional – for advice, for the conversations that matter, and for the next role when it comes.

Why Us

Why families choose us for governess placements

We are, by choice, a boutique consultancy. Every family works with one dedicated consultant who knows your household intimately – never a rotating team, never a CV-sending agency.

Every candidate is met in person, thoroughly vetted, and chosen for character as much as capability. We introduce only the few we would trust in our own homes.

Most of our families come to us by personal recommendation – and stay with us as their household grows.

Discreet, considered, and genuinely personal: that has been our standard since 2013.

Three and a half years after our first placement, the second search was approached with the same care. As a single father, I trust the team completely.

Private Client, Germany

Their discretion and professionalism set them apart. We have worked with other agencies, but none match the standard of service that Duke & Duchess presents.

Family Office, Dubai

What impressed me most was the kind, patient support I received after placement. Most agencies move on once fees are paid. Duke & Duchess does not.

Governess, Professional

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