A Dublin Barista School trainer leading a barista workshop in a school classroom A student learning espresso basics with a trainer at a commercial espresso machine Two students pouring latte art while a trainer watches

Schools | Transition Year & LCA

Transition Year Experience

Real coffee skills, a real certificate and first-hand experience, delivered at your school by Ireland’s #1 Barista School.

★★★★★730 Google reviews
  • Our trainers come to your school
  • All equipment and materials provided
  • Students receive a certificate

“Our TY group had an amazing experience with Dublin Barista School. We would highly recommend and look forward to seeing them next year!”

TY coordinator
Full dayor 90-minute groups
25students per group
CertificateStudents receive a certificate
Add-onsWork Experience, HACCP Food Safety, Manual Handling

The course

What it’s all about

About the courseHands-on hospitality skills

Operating since 2011, our team of experienced trainers comes to the school and provides all equipment and materials. Students learn hands-on hospitality skills using commercial espresso machines.

OutcomesA craft and soft skills

Students learn a craft and soft skills such as communication, handling multiple orders, and self-awareness. This often helps them land their first job and build self-confidence.

Course options

Pick what suits your group

What your students walk away with

Skills, a certificate and confidence

  • A certificateA credential for their CV
  • A path to workReady for part-time café jobs
  • Real coffee skillsEspresso, milk and latte art
  • TeamworkService as a team
  • Customer serviceConfidence with the public
  • Micro CredentialCareer-related competencies

Optional add-ons

Online courses

  • HACCP Food Safety L1
  • Manual Handling
  • Allergen Awareness
  • Customer Service & Conflict
  • Cultural Awareness & Diversity

Add any of these to your booking. Just mention them in your enquiry.

What schools say

Loved by schools across Ireland

Feedback from TY coordinators after their Dublin Barista School workshop.

★★★★★

“Dublin Barista School was seamless when setting up and clearing up after. They had the students engaged from the beginning. It was the perfect length of time and they loved making and drinking the coffees!”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“A very professional crew, they arrived on time, were very personable with the students, very knowledgeable and they left the place spick and span afterwards. Would definitely recommend.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“Our TY students recently completed the Dublin Barista Workshop and absolutely loved the experience! They gained valuable hands-on skills, confidence, and insight into the world of coffee making.”

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“The TY Barista Induction Course is one of the highlights for our Transition Year students. Every year students manage to secure part time jobs based on their completion of the Induction day. Highly recommended!”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The Dublin Barista School one-day training course has quickly become a highlight of our TY calendar. Every year we add more training days to the calendar as word spreads about what a brilliant experience it is.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“As always our students pick this as one of the highlights of TY. The trainers operate with the height of professionalism while also having the ability to engage with students in a fun way.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The workshop was fantastic as usual. It is the highlight of all of the student's year. They write about it in their reflection portfolio every year.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The course the 160 TY students completed was fantastic from start to finish. It was very engaging with facilitators creating a great atmosphere, with music and really good vibes in the room throughout the day.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“A super experience for any TY group! The instructors are very engaging, working well with the students. The instructors were professional but also had a fabulous demeanour with the students. Would highly recommend!”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“It was our first time having the Dublin Barista School come to our school and it has been the highlight for some students so far this year. The facilitators on the day were excellent.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The trainers work hard to connect with every student and make the experience immersive, educational and above all, fun! Many of our students ended up getting part time jobs in coffee shops due to this workshop.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The students had a great day, learned loads and have gained new skills which they can use to seek employment or simply enjoy making coffee for friends and family. I would absolutely recommend to others.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“I would highly recommend the Dublin Barista School to other TY Co-ordinators. They were professional, well prepared and made it easy to organise. The students loved the workshop!”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The students loved how hands-on and interactive everything was, and it gave them a real insight into the coffee industry in a fun and relaxed way. Highly recommend for any TY programme!”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The trainers were engaging and made particular effort with students from our autism class which was greatly appreciated by both staff and students.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback
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“The course was engaging, practical and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The trainers were professional, knowledgeable and created a positive learning environment.”

TY coordinatorSchool feedback

Get in touch

Enquire about a TY Experience

19a Anne Street South, Dublin 2, D02 PF57 | info@dublinbaristaschool.ie | Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm