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National Wine School

Sommelier and Wine Certifications for the United States

TEACHERS
EMPLOYERS
- Offer Online Wine Courses for the Trade
- Employer Portal
BECOME A SOMMELIER
VERIFY CREDENTIALS
RESOURCES
- Contact Us
- Help
- About Us
- Blog
- Podcast

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Understanding the Difference Between Academic and Industry Wine Education Programs
Who Can Offer In-Person Sommelier Certification?
Clarification on Core Certification Labeling
Built for Higher Education, and Vocational Schools
Accessing Records and Ordering a Lapel Pin for Pre-2021 Students
Courses/Grades Missing from My Student Account
I was directed to create an account. How do I do that?
Memberships & Discounts
How to Verify Your Credentials without an Identification Code
How To Verify Your NWS Credentials with an Identification Code
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University Students
Digitization Project (Expired)

Current Online Students

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Can I Buy Wine Directly from the National Wine School?
What should I expect in the Level 2 Sommelier Exam, especially the blind tasting?
Do quizzes in online courses matter, and do they count toward my final grade?
Access to Printable Course Materials
Memberships & Discounts
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What to Expect After Uploading a Project in an Advanced Program
Curriculum Details for the Level Two Certification Course
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Accessing a Retake for the Level 1 Final Exam
Starting at Level Two in the National Wine School’s Certification Program
Retaking the Level 2 Sommelier Exam
Access After Purchasing a Course Extension
Device Requirements for the Final Exam
Accessing Your Level One Course
Wines Required for the Level 2 Final Exam
Shipping Schedule for Supply Orders
What’s the timeframe for taking the course(s)?
In addition to the online materials, are there other study guides you recommend?
Can I take advantage of a discount retroactively?
When can I start the next course?
Printed Study Materials?
I didn’t receive my scents/exam materials/pin
How should I format my Deductive Tasting Analysis for the Level 3 Final Exam?
Why are there multiple options when I click on the link to buy a specific wine?
Courses/Grades Missing from My Student Account
Do quizzes count towards the final grade?
How to Verify Your Credentials without an Identification Code
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I need an extension for a course/my class expired/my class is missing from my account!
Can a final exam be taken more than once?
Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement
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Scent Kit Questions
I signed up for an online class. How do I start?
Purchasing an Online Wine Course for Someone Else
L2 Final Exam Wines
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I am locked out of my account!
How To Verify Your NWS Credentials without an Identification Code
How To Verify Your NWS Credentials with an Identification Code
Will a misspelled word be marked wrong on the final exam?
How do I take the L2 Blind Taste Exam?
What questions did I miss on an exam?
What if I fail a final exam?
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General Questions

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Purchasing an Online Wine Course for Someone Else
Access to Printable Course Materials
Extending Access to a Course
Clarification on Core Certification Labeling
Who Can Offer In-Person Sommelier Certification?
Built for Higher Education, and Vocational Schools
What’s the timeframe for taking the course(s)?
In addition to the online materials, are there other study guides you recommend?
Can I take advantage of a discount retroactively?
Courses/Grades Missing from My Student Account
How To Verify Your NWS Credentials with an Identification Code
How to Verify Your Credentials without an Identification Code
Memberships & Discounts
I was directed to create an account. How do I do that?
Refunds
Additional Costs?
What are your Terms and Conditions?
I need personal assistance from my instructor
Do I have to be 21 years old to take your programs?
Do you accept GI Bill payments?
Do You Accept International Students?
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Do I Have To Take the Level One (L1) Program?
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Certification Questions

Restaurant & Wine Trade

13

Understanding the Difference Between Academic and Industry Wine Education Programs
Who Can Offer In-Person Sommelier Certification?
Clarification on Core Certification Labeling
Built for Higher Education, and Vocational Schools
How To Verify Your NWS Credentials with an Identification Code
How to Verify Your Credentials without an Identification Code
Memberships & Discounts
Discounts for Groups
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Can I become a Professional Sommelier?

Can I become a Professional Sommelier?

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Absolutely! You earn your Sommelier accreditation by successfully completing Levels One through Three.

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