Barista Training
If you’re planning to study English abroad and want more than traditional classroom lessons, the English with Barista Training at LSI offers a unique and practical way to build your language skills while learning something you can use in everyday life.
Boost your English and gain professional barista skills with LSI's hands-on training in London, Vancouver, Toronto, Brisbane and Auckland. Earn recognised certifications, build real cafe experience and study in world-class destinations.
How the course works
Intermediate to Advanced levels
Barista training alongside the General 20 course
Morning lessons from Monday to Friday
Training schedules differ by city
Minimum age: 16 to 18
Develop your English skills with morning lessons from Monday to Friday, focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing to build confidence in real communication. In the afternoon, take part in practical barista training where you'll learn to prepare espresso, texture milk for cappuccinos and lattes, and understand the journey from coffee bean to cup.
You’ll also gain hands-on experience adjusting grind size, controlling extraction and maintaining professional equipment while delivering friendly customer service. This combined approach allows you to apply new vocabulary immediatly in real situations, helping you progress faster and preparing you for part-time work in cafe environments.
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Study in the world's best coffee cities
One of the biggest advantages of this programme is the chance to study in some of the world's most exciting coffee destinations. Each location offers a unique approach to barista training alongside your English course.
In London, you'll follow a blended programme combining online preparation with hands-on training, leading to the globally recognised SCA Barista Foundation certification.
In Vancouver, it will offer you a multi-level course, progressing from espresso basics to advanced skills such as flavour profiling and dialling in coffee by taste.
In Toronto, flexible weekend workshops allow you to build your skills step by step, while Brisbane provides an ideal gateway into Australia's cafe culture with options for nationally recognised certifications.
In Auckland, training takes place in a practical cafe-style environment and concludes with the NZSFW Barista Skills Certificate.
Career & Employability Benefits
This programme is more than a language course; it is a powerful addition to your CV. Barista skills are in high demand in English-speaking countries and are one of the most popular ways for international students to find part-time work while studying. By completing this course, you show employers that you can communication confidently in English, work in a fast-paced environment, follow professional standards and deliver excellent customer service. Whether you plan to work in hospitality, travel the world or simply gain a valuable life skill, this experience gives you a real advantage.
Lifestyle & Cultural Experience
Beyond the classroom and the coffee machine, this course is about lifestyle and connection. You will meet people from around the world, practise English in social and professional situations and become part of the local cafe culture in your chosen destination. From independent specialty coffee shops in London to the relaxed coffee scenes of Toronto, Vancouver, Brisbane and Auckland, you will experience the daily rhythm of the city while buildng skills that travel with you.
Why choose an English with Barista Training course?
Work & career ready
Gain practical skills
Flexible Study Options
Learn by Doing
Discover our destinations
USA
Our four US language schools are all centrally located in some of America’s most exciting cities - New York, Boston, San Diego and San Francisco. Explore the USA while immersing yourself in the English language.
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Canada
With its multicultural environment and welcoming atmosphere Canada is a great place to study. Choose between two vibrant, world-class cities for your studies, Toronto and Vancouver.
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New Zealand
New Zealand’s unique blend of academic excellence and cultural richness makes it an ideal place for anyone looking to improve their English skills with an immersive English language experience.
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Australia
LSI’s language school in Australia is located centrally in Brisbane, the largest city in Queensland. A friendly, sunny and cosmopolitan city, Brisbane offers the student all the culture and amenities of an international city as well as being just an hour away from spectacular beaches.
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France
Situated in the historical heart of the city, LSI Paris is right by the Centre Pompidou and close to Notre Dame de Paris, and the sophisticated yet bohemian Marais and Les Halles districts. The school is easily accessible by Metro.Computer facilities, a common room and daily newspapers and magazines are provided for student use.
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Swiss
LSI language school in Switzerland is located in the country largest city, Zurich. Occupying a perfect location just a few minutes walk from both Lake Zurich and the picturesque historic centre, LSI Zurich offers an ideal base for exploring the whole region.
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