Why Norland nannies are so expensive

"If you combine a spoonful of Mary Poppins with 3 ounces of James Bond and an intensive four-year childcare curriculum, you'll get a Norland nanny. These highly trained, highly paid professional nannies have long been sought after by England's elite, providing childcare to folks like Mick Jagger and the royal family. For 130 years, Norland College has provided a unique and rigorous program that teaches students skills like self-defense, skidpan driving, sushi making, and more."

"For 130 years, Norland College has provided a unique and rigorous program that teaches students skills like self-defense, skidpan driving, sushi making, and more. Admission used to be limited to Europeans, but in 2021, Norland opened its doors to Americans for the first time. We visited the college in Bath to see what's drawing American students to this British institution and what it takes to become a Norland nanny."

Norland College trains elite professional nannies through an intensive four-year childcare curriculum that blends traditional domestic care with practical, modern skills. Trainees learn self-defense, skidpan driving, sushi making, and other hands-on abilities alongside childcare techniques. These Norland nannies are highly trained and highly paid, often employed by England's elite, including Mick Jagger and the royal family. The institution has operated for 130 years and expanded admissions in 2021 to accept American students. The college is based in Bath and emphasizes both cultural refinement and safety-oriented competencies required for high-profile childcare roles.

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