Frequently asked questions

Is the flight included in your prices?

You will have to book the flight separately because many of our students wants to stay longer to work and don't know for how long they will be gone.

How many hours a day will I be in class?

The standard times are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 15:00. Although times may vary in some places. In these cases you will get a schedule with your times.

What requirements do I have to fulfil?

Our only requirement is that you are or will turn 18 years old during the course.

Is it easy to get a job after the course?

The European Bartenderschool was founded in 1999 and is now a strong internationally known brand representing seriousness and knowledge. Each year we get many enquires from bar owners that needs a bartender to start working for them. Because of this you will have a extremely good chance to start working right after you finished your course. 85% of all our students gets a job after their course.

How many drinks will I learn?

All course places follow the same courseplan. Small changes may occur depending on the course country. However you will learn a 100 internationally known drinks.

How many drinks will I make each day?

You will make up to a 100 drinks each day. A lot of people ask us why we make so many drinks, this is for you to learn the techniques and to be quick and efficient.

Is the school well-known and approved?

• Approved course material
• Premises are in order and fitted to their purpose
• Competent teachers with relevant professional and teaching experience
• Good reputation and useful contacts on the market that will help you find work straight after completing the course

Remember …

… the European Bartender School is the world leading bartender school and has a global presence. A number of schools have attempted to copy the EBS concept. In recent years, less serious bartender schools have started on the same destinations as where EBS is located.
Please keep in mind that low course fees and all night partying is not the ideal way to become a professional bartender and increase your chances on the job market.

Is the training program less than 4 weeks long?

EBS has, through assistance from the bartender elite, created a 4 week crash course that covers everything that will turn you into a professional bartender.
IBA – International Bartender Association – states 4 weeks as the minimum time for training professional bartenders.

Remember …

… schools that offer courses shorter than 4 weeks often have other motives than looking to give the participants the best chance possible to find work after the course.

Do they use real spirits?

The EBS training program has two objects; learning how to mix drinks, and mixing a sufficient number of drinks in order to master the routines as well as contents of the drinks.

EBS uses coloured water so that you will have plenty of practise get into the way of mixing drinks. It gives you the chance to mix and practise on up to a hundred drinks every day. Fruit and all other drink garnish are however the real thing.
You do of course get to mix the drinks with alcohol so that you will know how they taste.
The ”water mix” is in fact another reminder of the main objective of the course, which is learning, rather than partying.

Remember …

… no matter the destination, all EBS courses are identical. They are professionally organized and developed by professional bartenders with many years’ experience.

What are the school premises like?

On all our destinations, EBS works in modern premises with fully equipped bars.
Have a look at the pictures from our various EBS course locations.

Having your own premises and being your own master gives you plenty of advantages compared to renting a bar, which may not be suited for teaching or does not have the sufficient equipment.

Remember …

… in Phuket and on the island of Kos, EBS is the only bartender training centre with modern, well-equipped premises.

What about the school’s history?

• Has the school taught courses at the present location before?
• Can I trust that the videos and pictures presented on the web convey a true image of the school?
• Contact EBS graduates to get an idea of the EBS course at a location you are interested in. EBS graduates can be found in the EBS guest book and the EBS group on Facebook.

Will I find work after the course?

The course certificate from EBS is a strong card to have when you are ready to apply for a job as a bartender. EBS is present in nine countries with a strong trademark among night clubs, hotels, and restaurants all over the world.

A course certificate from EBS means great opportunities and liberty if you plan to set out on a journey and need work to stay away as long as you plan.

Is there an EBS warranty?

EBS guarantee that you are entitled to re-enter the course at a destination and time of your own choice in case you are dissatisfied or have to leave the course due to illness. You can also chose to take a cancelation insurance when registering for a course, which entitles you to get your money back in the event you will not be able to begin the course, due to illness or illness in the family.

What difference does an EBS course certificate make?

The EBS certificate is internationally approved and the EBS trademark stands for quality. Thanks to the EBS course certificate over a thousand bartenders find work every year.

Remember …

… having completed a course at EBS means chances are great you will find work straight after the course.