The pioneering barbarista school in Sri Lanka, Colombo Bartender & Barista School, is a subsidiary of the Aviha Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd. Established nearly nine years ago with minimal facilities, it quickly developed into the highest-ranking barbarista school in the country, now boasting state-of-the-art facilities for barista and bartending practical sessions. It is the only barbarista school to have achieved accreditation from the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), the highest authority for tertiary education and vocational training in Sri Lanka. The Basic Certificate in Bartending and the Basic Certificate in Barista courses offered by Colombo Bartender & Barista School are recognized locally and internationally. An impressive number of alumni are working abroad in leading bars, hotels, and coffee chains, opening their own cafes and bars, or working independently as bartenders at special events.