Quick answer
Nairobi Bar School certificates in barista skills and in bartending and mixology cost KSh 35,000 for two months, and the baking certificate costs KSh 40,000. Diplomas cost KSh 65,000 for three or four months, and the six-month food preparation diploma costs KSh 85,000. Intakes are at the start of every month.
Updated 18 October 2026
Nairobi Bar School is a private hospitality training centre in Nairobi’s central business district that teaches bartending, mixology, barista and coffee skills, baking and pastry, and food preparation. Its certificate courses cost KSh 35,000 to KSh 40,000 and run for two months, while its diplomas cost KSh 65,000 to KSh 85,000 and run for three to six months, according to the fees on the school’s own course page. Below is the full list of courses, what each costs, the class times, entry requirements and how to apply.
In this guide
Nairobi Bar School fees structure at a glance
| Course | Level | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista Skills | Certificate | 2 months | KSh 35,000 |
| Professional Bartending and Mixology | Certificate | 2 months | KSh 35,000 |
| Patisserie and Baking Skills | Certificate | 2 months | KSh 40,000 |
| Barista Skills and Coffee Roasting | Diploma | 3 months | KSh 65,000 |
| Professional Bartending (flair mixology) | Diploma | 4 months | KSh 65,000 |
| Patisserie and Baking Skills | Diploma | 3 months | KSh 65,000 |
| Food Preparation and Cooking | Diploma | 6 months | KSh 85,000 |
Fees are as listed on the Nairobi Bar School website in October 2026. The school says payment plans are available, so ask admissions how many instalments it allows before you enrol.
Certificate courses
Certificate in Professional Bartending and Mixology
This two-month course costs KSh 35,000 and is the school’s best-known programme. The school says the fee covers training materials, the ingredients used in practical sessions and the certificate. Topics include cocktail families and their history, spirits and liqueurs, bar tools and techniques such as shaking, stirring, muddling, layering and straining, free pouring and measuring, wine service, non-alcoholic cocktails, bar hygiene and responsible alcohol service, stock control, and customer service and upselling. Training takes place in a set-up modelled on a working bar.
Certificate in Barista Skills
Also two months at KSh 35,000. It covers coffee processing, brewing and latte art, plus the other drinks a café menu relies on, such as cappuccinos, milkshakes, frappes, smoothies, lemonades and teas.
Certificate in Patisserie and Baking Skills
Two months at KSh 40,000. The school’s brochure lists cakes, desserts, bread and cake decoration among the skills taught.
Diploma courses
Diploma in Professional Bartending
Four months at KSh 65,000. It builds on mixology with flair bartending, the style where bartenders throw and spin bottles and tools as they make drinks, plus bar arithmetic, bar management and stock control. It suits anyone aiming for lounge, hotel or events work where speed and showmanship count.
Diploma in Barista Skills and Coffee Roasting
Three months at KSh 65,000. On top of barista work, it covers how green coffee beans are roasted and blended to get different roast profiles, cupping and coffee quality, which is useful if you want to run your own coffee business.
Diploma in Patisserie and Baking Skills
Three months at KSh 65,000, going further into advanced baking, desserts and pastry design.
Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
The longest course at six months and KSh 85,000. It covers food production, menu knowledge, food service styles, beverage knowledge and customer care, aimed at people who want to work as cooks or chefs. The school’s 2022 brochure also shows a separate examination fee line beside this diploma, so ask admissions which exam fees apply to your course and when they are paid.
Short courses
The 2022 brochure lists short courses too, including a two-week cake course and a two-week cake decoration course at KSh 23,000 each, and a one-month certificate in coffee roasting and blending at KSh 30,000. These are older figures, so confirm current prices before paying.
Class times and intakes
According to the school’s brochure, there is an intake at the beginning of every month. Classes run for three hours a day, Monday to Friday, in three sessions you can choose from:
- Morning: 9am to 12 noon
- Afternoon: 1pm to 4pm
- Evening: 4pm to 7pm
The evening session makes it possible to train while working during the day.
Entry requirements
For the mixology course, the school asks for a KCSE certificate at any grade, basic English, and a genuine interest in the trade. It says applicants must be 18 or older and that no previous bar experience is needed. Ask admissions whether the same applies to the diplomas.
Accreditation
The school describes itself as locally accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and internationally certified, and it issues its own certificates. If you plan to use the certificate for a government job or to study further, ask for its registration number with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and check it before you pay. Our guide to TVET fees in Kenya compares costs at public institutions that offer hospitality courses, some of which qualify for HELB funding.
How to apply
- Choose your course and session from the list above.
- Apply online through the school’s application portal, which runs under the name Barmisco Hospitality and Commercial Training Institute, or visit the office in person.
- Confirm the fee, any exam fees and the instalment plan in writing before paying.
- Report at the start of the next monthly intake with your KCSE certificate and ID.
Location and contacts
- Address: 2nd Floor, Ghale House, Moi Avenue, opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi CBD
- Phone: 0725 476 258 or 0710 999 999
- Email: info@nairobibarschool.com
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm
Is a bartending or barista course worth it?
A short, practical course is one of the cheaper ways into hotel, restaurant, lounge and events work, and some graduates freelance at weddings and corporate events. Before you pay, ask the school about internship placements and speak to former students. Once you finish, look for bartender, barista and kitchen openings on Job in Kenya, and see our list of documents you need before applying for jobs.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bartending course at Nairobi Bar School?
The Certificate in Professional Bartending and Mixology costs KSh 35,000 for two months. The Diploma in Professional Bartending, which adds flair mixology, costs KSh 65,000 for four months.
Does Nairobi Bar School offer evening classes?
Yes. Its brochure lists an evening session from 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday, alongside morning and afternoon sessions.
When are the intakes?
The school says it takes in new students at the beginning of every month.
Where is Nairobi Bar School located?
On the 2nd floor of Ghale House on Moi Avenue, opposite Jevanjee Gardens in Nairobi’s CBD.
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