PROFESSIONAL SOMMELIER COURSE
Join the crème de la crème of wine connoisseurs with At-Sunrice's Sommelier Programme! As one of the world's oldest and largest sommelier organisation, Associazione Italiana Sommelier (AIS) brings its unparalleled expertise to Singapore, offering a hands-on, three-level certification that will transform you into a wine master. Learn from AIS's finest sommeliers, flown in from Europe, and gain the practical skills to elevate your wine service, pairing, and knowledge. With AIS, one of Europe’s top certification, you'll unlock doors to exclusive wine circles, and emerge as a true ambassador of wine culture. Don't just taste wine, master it!
Ignite your passion for wine with the elite AIS certification! This programme transforms enthusiasts into elite wine professionals in just 75 hours. Dive deep into viticulture, master the art of tasting, and become a food pairing virtuoso. With AIS, you're not just learning about wine - you're joining an exclusive global network of top professionals. Elevate your career, impress clients, and open doors to unparalleled opportunities in hospitality and beyond. Don't settle for ordinary - become extraordinary with AIS certification.
Level 1 (5 days / 25 hours)
Sommelier Training Serving Technique
Level 2 (5 days / 25 hours)
Wine Tasting Technique International Enography
Level 3 (5 days / 25 hours)
Food and Wine Matching Technique
Associazione Itlaiana Sommelier certification exam (1 day/6 hours)
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Professional Sommelier Course |
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To Be Announced |
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Level 1 TGS-2022012919 WSQ Prepare & Serve Wines |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (SME-sponsored) |
Singaporean-MCES |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (Self-sponsored ≥ 21 years old) (Non SME-sponsored) |
International Student |
| Programme Fee | SGD 1,000.00 | SGD 1,000.00 | SGD 1,000.00 | SGD 1,000.00 |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 1,000.00 | SGD 1,000.00 | SGD 1,000.00 | SGD 1,000.00 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 90.00 | SGD 90.00 | SGD 90.00 | SGD 90.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 700.00) | (SGD 700.00) | (SGD 500.00) | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 390.00 | SGD 390.00 | SGD 590.00 | SGD 1,090.00 |
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Level 2 TGS-2022016755 WSQ Alcoholic Beverage Preparation Level 2 |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (SME-sponsored) |
Singaporean-MCES |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (Self-sponsored) (Non SME-sponsored) |
International Student |
| Programme Fee | SGD 1,150.00 | SGD 1,150.00 | SGD 1,150.00 | SGD 1,150.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 805.00) | (SGD 805.00) | (SGD 805.00) | - |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 345.00 | SGD 345.00 | SGD 345.00 | SGD 1,150.00 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 31.05 | SGD 31.05 | SGD 31.05 | SGD 103.50 |
| Enhanced Subsidy | (SGD 230.00) | (SGD 230.00) | - | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 146.05 | SGD 146.05 | SGD 376.05 | SGD 1,253.50 |
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Level 3 + Assessment TGS-2024042578 WSQ Wine Service Level 3 |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (SME-sponsored) |
Singaporean-MCES |
Singaporean/SPR/LTVP+ (Self-sponsored) (Non SME-sponsored) |
International Student |
| Programme Fee | SGD 1,700.00 | SGD 1,700.00 | SGD 1,700.00 | SGD 1,700.00 |
| AIS Certification Fee | SGD 650.00 | SGD 650.00 | SGD 650.00 | SGD 650.00 |
| SSG Funding | (SGD 1,190.00) | (SGD 1,190.00) | (SGD 1,190.00) | - |
| Total Fees Payable | SGD 1,160.00 | SGD 1,160.00 | SGD 1,160.00 | SGD 2,350.00 |
| GST (9%) | SGD 104.40 | SGD 104.40 | SGD 104.40 | SGD 211.50 |
| Enhanced Subsidy | (SGD 340.00) | (SGD 340.00) | - | - |
| Net Fees Payable | SGD 924.40 | SGD 924.40 | SGD 1,264.40 | SGD 2,561.50 |
- Prices are subject to change
- SGD 65.40 application fee is non-refundable
- Funding validity period for WSQ Prepare and Serve Wines is up to 10 April 2026
- Funding validity period for the other two programmes is up to 31 May 2025
- This is a SkillsFuture Credit (SFC-Opening Credit & One-off Top-Up) eligible programme (for self-sponsored only)
- These are absentee payroll eligible programmes (for company-sponsored only)
- These are Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programmes
- WSQ Prepare and Serve Wines and WSQ Alcoholic Beverage Preparation - Level 2 are UTAP eligible programmes (up to 31 Mar 2025)^
- Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) funding support took effect from 1 Oct 2021, LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding – up to 70% Programme Fee
For all eligible Singaporeans, SPRs and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding – up to 90% Programme Fee
For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. Visit skillsfuture.gov.sg for more information.
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs – up to 90% programme fee
For SMEs that meet all of the following criteria:
1. Registered or incorporated in Singapore
2. At least 30% local shareholding by Singaporeans or SPRs
3. Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than SGD100 million
4. Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
5. Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs or LTVP+ Holders
Visit ssg.gov.sg for more information.
^Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training.
NTUC qualifying members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support (balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy, including SFC):
- NTUC members up to $250 per year
- NTUC Starter members up to $200 per year
- NTUC members aged 40 years and above up to $500 per year (for courses commencing from 1 July 2020 to 31 Dec 2025)
Visit e2i’s website for more information.
Only applicable for Singaporean, Singapore PR, LTVP+ Holder trainees
| Absentee Payroll at $4.50 per hour * | Company-sponsored | |
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- Level 1: WSQ Prepare and Serve Wines - Level 2: WSQ Alcoholic Beverage Preparation Level 2 - Level 3: WSQ Wine Service Level 3 |
SGD 81.00 SGD 121.50 SGD 135.00 |
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*Application through Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills. Capped at $100,000 per calendar year for each organisation.
Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding
A grant to help employers defray the manpower costs incurred when they send their employees for training courses funded by SSG.
Visit Claim Absentee Payroll funding (gobusiness.gov.sg) for more information.
- Be able to speak, read and write English.
- At least 18 years old.
- Participants need certified prerequisite skills before proceeding to successive levels in this programme.
- Enrolment is subject to availability and incomplete applications will not be processed.
- The programme is conducted in English and proficiency in the language is a requirement.
- Programme contents and all prices are subject to change.
- Required Attire:
- White-collared shirt, white blouse(No see-through, sleeveless, revealing, designs or patterns)
- Black Pants (No jeans, leggings, jogging or cargo pants)
- Black covered shoes (No slippers, high heels or sports shoes)
- As per the Academy's grooming policy, hair/ head accessories such as caps, hats or any other headgears are not allowed. - Failure to comply to grooming standards will result in non-participation.
- Trainee who chooses to drop out prior to successful completion will be requested to pay the programme fees in full and will not be entitled to any SOAs or certificates.
- All participants have to be fully vaccinated to join this programme.
Note:
- Food items from all Practical classes shall be consumed in the Academy, either during lunch or dinner time.
- For food safety purposes, food items are not allowed to be taken home for consumption.
- In-class activities may be conducted in groups of two or more, depending on the class size and at the discretion of the instructor. This approach promotes effective collaboration and ensures active participation from all participants.
1. Please ensure that all documents listed below are duly prepared:
| International Applicant | Singaporean/SPR Applicant |
| Copy of Passport and Work Pass (front and back) | Copy of NRIC (front & back) |
| Company letter (if you are sponsored by company, signature required) | Company letter (if you are sponsored by company, signature required) |
2. Click here to apply. Please allow approximately 10 minutes for the online application and ensure all documents are duly completed and submitted online. Any incomplete application will not be processed.
3. Application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Confirmation of seats is on a first come first serve basis with full payment received via online debit / credit card/PayNow.
4. For successful applicants, we will email a Confirmation of Acceptance before the commencement of the programme.
5. Please be advised that full payment of the administration fee and programme fee has to be made before class commencement.
6. Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement Survey (TRAQOM) by SkillsFuture Singapore
SSG will conduct the two post-course evaluation surveys in the following manner:
- The Quality Survey will be conducted after the course end date through an electronic survey. The survey will be emailed to the trainee through SSG’s central survey system.
- The Outcomes Survey will be administered once a year through a contracted vendor. The survey will be sent to shortlisted trainees who have completed their full qualification course(s) or CU(s).
- Trainee is to provide your personal email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.
- All corporate companies registering their staff for training are to avoid using centralized corporate email and have to use their staff email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.
If you do not have a user name and password you will need to register to apply for a programme.
1. REGISTER
Register yourself as a user. Once you have registered you will be given a user name and a password to allow you to log back in without identifying yourself over again.
2. APPLY
After registering you can submit an application to study a course.
