WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Intensive – In Person

$899.00 – 3 day course with wine samples
Includes all WSET study materials, 3 full-day sessions guided by a WSET Diploma certified instructor, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans, MW, the final exam, and mailing of certificates of achievement to addresses in the U.S.

This class will meet in person at the Capital Wine School on September 6, 7 & 8. Participants who register on or before August 21 will be eligible to take a paper-based exam at the end of class on May 8 *or* an online exam with remote invigilation on Saturday, September 28 at 10:00am. Participants who register on or after August 22 must take the exam online with remote invigilation on September 28 at 10:00am, or defer to a later scheduled online exam.

Schedule

Friday, September 6 : Class meets from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Saturday, September 7: Class meets from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Sunday, September 8: Class meets from 9:00am – 3:00pm with a short break for lunch, followed by the exam from 3:00pm – 4:00pm for attendees who register on or before August 21 and who wish to take the a paper-based exam at the end of the last class session.
Saturday, September 28: 10:00am online, remotely invigilated exam for attendees who registered on or after August 22, or pre-August 22 registrants who wish to take the exam online.
*The cost of lunch is not included in the registration fee. Participants may bring their own lunch or visit one of the local eateries.

The aim of the course is to focus on the key grape varieties and regions of the world. While the course provides an overview of the wines of the world, including main wine grapes and regions, it also covers factors affecting wine quality and style, grape growing, and basic winemaking practices. The course emphasizes tasting assessment and the skills required to describe the aromas and tastes of wine. It helps to develop fundamental tasting and assessment skills.

Students will taste 8-9 wines during each class session.

The exam takes 1 hour and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, an internationally recognized credential in the wine industry.

17 Guided Learning Hours (including one hour for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study.

We recommend reviewing the specification for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in advance of your course; you may click here to download a PDF of the WSET Level 2 Wine specification.

Study Materials
Study materials will be mailed to students via USPS Priority Mail approximately 3 weeks before the first class. Due to the condensed nature of our intensive courses, it is recommended that students register early enough to receive their textbook in the initial mailing approximately 3 weeks before the intensive weekend. Advanced reading of the textbook prior to the course is recommended, as is a review of the specification linked to above.

Students who register with less than three weeks until the first class will have their study materials mailed within 3 business days of registration. Students who register on or after August 29 will need to come to the school to pick up their study materials by appointment if they wish to receive them ahead of the first class, or they may receive them the morning of the first class.

Exam Information 

• Participants who register for this course on or before August 21 have the option to take a paper-based exam at the end of class on September 8, or online with remote invigilation on September 28 at 10:00am.
• Participants who register for this course on or after August 22 will be automatically registered to take the exam online with remote invigilation on September 28 at 10:00am.
• Participants should access the “RI-Candidate Information” document in the FAQ section of the website under “Can I Take My WSET Exam Online” to determine if this method of exam delivery is right for you.

Important note regarding fees associated with reschedules or cancellations: 

Requests to cancel or reschedule the course will be handled in accordance with our standard cancellation and reschedule policy, which can be viewed here. The following additional fees will apply under the noted circumstances below:
– Due to WSET exam order deadlines, we are unable to make any changes to participants’ exam choice after August 21 without collecting a new exam fee of $150.
–  Any requests for cancellation/rescheduling of the course itself recieved after August 21 will be subject to a $150 cancelation/rescheduling fee to cover the exam fee.
– In additional to the above-referenced fees, any request to cancel the course and receive a refund will be subject to an $85 fee to cover any study materials we have already mailed to the student.

Rescheduling of exams: Students who are unable to attend either of the scheduled exams associated with this course may request to defer to one of our other scheduled exams. Please review the following document for deadlines and fees associated with reschedule requests. Students will also receive an email reminder approximately one week before the rescheduling deadline: WSET Exams Rescheduling Deadlines & Fees

*Because they tend to damage the certficates of achievement when mailed together, we are no longer including lapel pins with certficate mailings. Students who pass the exam and wish to collect the lapel pin for this qualification may email info@capitalwineschool.com to make an appointment to pick it up, or to request separate shipping for an additional fee.

By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.