The Wine School of Philadelphia (WSoP) is one of our premier regional schools. Since 2001, WSoP has offered some of the best wine education programs in America. We are proud to have them in our family of schools and universities. The founder of this school is also a founding member of NWS and continues to be an invaluable mentor to our students.
On this page, students in the WSoP programs can view the requirements for national wine certification, as well as apply for their certifications.
Certification Requirements & Applications
Core Sommelier (L3)
Successful completion of these programs results in sommelier certification. At the Wine School of Philadelphia, these certifications are typically taken together in the Core Wine Program.
- Foundation Wine Course
- Intermediate Wine Course
Sommelier Pin Application
$14.00
If you have completed courses L1-L3, you can apply to have your sommelier pin delivered to you. This fee is to verify your credentials. The pin itself and shipping are free within the continental United States. Please confirm that your name and mailing address are correct when checking out.
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Advanced Sommelier (L4)
Prerequisite
- Core Sommelier Certification
Four Advanced or Master-level programs must be completed to earn your Advanced Sommelier certification.
Advanced Sommelier Pin Application
$24.00
If you have completed four Advanced courses, you can apply to have your sommelier pin delivered to you. This fee is to verify your credentials. The pin itself and shipping are free within the continental United States. Please confirm that your name and mailing address are correct when checking out.
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Master in Wine (L5)
Prerequisites
- Core Sommelier Certification
- Advanced Sommelier Certification
To earn your L5 wine certification, you are required to successfully complete eight required and two elective courses. Certifications taken to earn the Advanced Sommelier pin are included in the ten courses needed for L5 certification.
Required Courses (8)
- Italian Wine Specialist™
- American Wine Specialist™
- Spanish Wine Specialist™
- French Wine Specialist™
- Food & Wine Scholar™
- Master in Wine™ Certification
- Wine Instructor Certification
- Advanced Winemaker Certification
Elective Courses (2)
- Specialist in Spirits.
- East Coast Wine Scholar (at-home)
- Advanced Beer Brewing Certification
- Scholar in Mediterranean Wine™
- German Wine Specialist™
Master-Level Sommelier Pin Application
$54.00
If you have completed all requirements for L5 Master-level sommelier certification, you can apply to have your sommelier pin delivered to you. This fee is to verify your credentials. The pin itself and shipping are free within the continental United States. Please confirm that your name and mailing address are correct when checking out.
Requirements: Ten Advanced and Master-Level certifications.
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Reprint Certifications
Diploma Printing
$30.00 – $75.00
You can order a copy here if you need a print (or re-print) of your certification. Before ordering, make sure your name and mailing address is correct in your NWS account. Before checking out, please confirm that you are ordering the proper certification.
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