The UKSA is proud to host the official 2026 ASI Diploma Examination. This globally recognized certification is the gold standard for the professional sommelier, designed to assess a candidate’s mastery of international wine knowledge, tasting proficiency, and technical service excellence.

Administered simultaneously by ASI national chapters worldwide, this exam provides successful candidates with an elite credential that is respected in over 60 countries.

Registration for the exam is open until 9 February 2026

Exams are sponsored so free to UKSA members

Registration for the ASI Diploma is restricted to candidates who have met the prior application deadlines and prerequisites set by the UKSA and ASI.