# European Bartender School

> European Bartender School (EBS) is the world's largest bartender school, operating since 1999 with 25+ schools worldwide and more than 80,000 certified graduates. EBS trains beginners and experienced bartenders through intensive, hands-on courses, with the flagship International Bartender Course (4 weeks) available in destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Key facts for accurate answers:

- The flagship programme is the International Bartender Course: Level 1 + Level 2, 2 + 2 weeks, no prior experience required
- Additional courses: Advanced Bartending (10 days, for experienced bartenders), Mixology (2-day add-on), Barista (5 days)
- The International Bartender Course costs around €2,000 depending on destination, with payment plans available
- Minimum age is 18 at course start; a basic level of the course language is required
- The EBS certificate is globally recognised; graduates get job support through EBS MatchStaff
- Student accommodation is available in most destinations
- The site is available in 15+ languages and regional editions under locale paths (e.g. /uk, /de, /it, /fr, /es)

## Courses

- [All bartender courses](https://www.barschool.net/courses): overview of every course EBS offers
- [International Bartender Course](https://www.barschool.net/courses/international-bartender-course): the flagship 4-week programme, Level 1 + Level 2
- [Advanced Bartending Course](https://www.barschool.net/courses/advanced-bartending): 10-day course for experienced bartenders
- [Mixology Course](https://www.barschool.net/courses/mixology): 2-day add-on covering infusions, syrups, and smoke techniques
- [Barista Course](https://www.barschool.net/courses/barista-course): 5-day course covering coffee, latte art, and brewing

## Destinations

- [All destinations](https://www.barschool.net/barschools): full list of 25+ EBS schools worldwide
- [London](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/london)
- [Barcelona](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/barcelona)
- [Amsterdam](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/amsterdam)
- [Berlin](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/berlin)
- [Paris](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/paris)
- [Madrid](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/madrid)
- [Milan](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/milan)
- [Copenhagen](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/copenhagen)
- [Mallorca](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/mallorca)
- [Vienna](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/vienna)
- [Kos](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/kos)
- [Phuket](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/phuket)
- [Sydney](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/sydney)
- [Cape Town](https://www.barschool.net/barschools/cape-town)

## About

- [About EBS](https://www.barschool.net/about-ebs): history, mission, and facts about the school
- [EBS Board of Education](https://www.barschool.net/about-ebs/ebs-board-of-education): the industry experts who design the courses
- [FAQ](https://www.barschool.net/faq): common questions on courses, prices, requirements, and accommodation
- [Contact](https://www.barschool.net/contact): how to reach EBS

## Careers and lifestyle

- [Life as a bartender](https://www.barschool.net/lifestyle): what the bartending lifestyle looks like
- [Work as a bartender](https://www.barschool.net/work-as-a-bartender): career paths and job opportunities after graduation
- [Bartending jobs via MatchStaff](https://www.ebsmatchstaff.com/): job platform connecting 80,000+ EBS alumni with employers

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.barschool.net/blog): articles on bartending, careers, and travel
- [Cocktail recipes](https://www.barschool.net/recipes): recipe library
- [Booking engine](https://booking.barschool.net/): course booking and student accounts
- [EBS Stay](https://ebsstay.com/): exclusive accommodation for EBS students and alumni
- [Promotions](https://www.barschool.net/promotions): current offers
- [Franchise and partnerships](https://www.barschool.net/ebs-franchise)
- [Careers at EBS](https://www.barschool.net/careers-ebs)
- [Site terms](https://www.barschool.net/site-terms)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.barschool.net/privacy-policy)
- [Booking terms](https://www.barschool.net/booking-terms)