Earn a valuable wine certification in one semester.

Your journey into the world of wine begins with the Wine Foundation Course. This eight week course gives our students the techniques and knowledge necessary to become world-class wine aficionados.

"Best of Philly"
Philadelphia Magazine

The Foundation Wine Certificate is backed by the America's largest independent wine school, and is widely recognized throughout the world of wine. Plus, graduates receive a beautiful diploma-style certificate, suitable for framing.

"We are lucky to have the Wine School of Philadelphia." Andrea Immer, Master Sommelier & Author

Since 2001, hundreds of wine enthusiasts have attended our Foundation Wine Course. Despite our tremendous success, we still charge less than $600 for an entire semester. Many other schools will charge nearly $400 for a single one-day class.

"Top Wine School in America"
Dining Out Magazine

Enrollment for our Winter semester has begun! Foundation classes are held on Thursdays from January 28th to March 18th, 7:30-10pm in our Penn Bacchus Classroom (2006 Fairmount Avenue in Philly).

"The Wine School is a great place to build knowledge and pursue your passion"

Jonathan Newman
Wine Enthusiast Magazine's "Man of the Year" 2003
and Former Chairman of the PLCB

"The Foundation program is truly a unique and enjoyable learning experience."

Robert Pigeon, Executive Editor of De Capo Press.

At the end of the Foundation program, you will have the tasting skills of a master vinologist. In fact, we guarantee that our students succeed. If a student does not pass the final exam, he or she will be given personalized training for free. If after that, the student does not pass the exam, they will receive 100% of their tuition back.

"Students walk away from the Foundation Program with skills that some highly paid sommeliers don't have."

The City Paper

Discover the reason why students love us.

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