The National Wine School (NWS) operates as a professional educational institution recognized under Vermont law, with legal authority to deliver vocational certification programs. Pursuant to Title 16, Chapter 3, §176 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, institutions offering professional instruction are governed under a distinct regulatory framework appropriate to their scope and function.

The School offers nationally recognized certification programs in wine education, structured around formal learning objectives, standardized assessments, and defined instructional outcomes. These programs are designed to support both individual credentialing and institutional integration.

NWS maintains operational and instructional compliance with the following nationally and internationally recognized standards:

• ANSI/ASTM E2659-18: Standards for certificate programs, including instructional design, assessment integrity, and credential issuance
• SCORM 1.2 and 2004: Technical interoperability standards for Learning Management System (LMS) deployment and academic integration
• WCAG 2.1, Level AA: Accessibility conformance for online content, aligned with Section 508 and institutional digital equity policies
• FERPA: Adherence to privacy protocols governing student records and personally identifiable information

In its capacity as a professional institution, the National Wine School maintains internal policy frameworks and operational procedures consistent with legal obligations and educational best practices. Its credentials are utilized by academic institutions, corporate partners, and independent professionals across the United States.

For legal documentation, institutional partnership inquiries, or compliance requests, please contact: nws@wineschool.us