CWS FAQs

The building in which the Capital Wine School is located does not have an elevator and is not handicap accessible; our classrooms are on the second floor and can only be reached via stairs. Individuals who are unable to climb stairs but would still like to take a class or course with us are encouraged to register for one of our online classes or courses.

We are able to offer online, remotely invigilated exams for WSET Levels 1 and 2. All other exams must be taken in person at the Capital Wine School. Students who are interested in taking an online, remotely invigilated exam should review the following document to decide if this method of exam delivery is appropriate for them: RI-Candidate Information

Refund, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policy GENERAL POLICY The administrative fee for cancellation requests made at least 10 days prior to the class or course start date is $35.00 per ticket/registration. After this time, full payment is forfeited, and no refunds are possible. If you wish to reschedule, you may do so for no charge if your request is made at least 10 days prior to the class or course start date. The administrative fee for requests to reschedule made 2-9 days before a class or course start date is $35.00 per ticket/registration. Rescheduling is not possible within 48 hours of a class [...]

Advance payment is required for all classes and programs. You can pay through the website using MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover. If a class or course begins in less than one week, all payments must be by credit card. All registrations to pay by check/money order for a class or course that begins in less than one week will automatically be canceled. If the class or course for which you are registering does not begin in less than one week, you may choose to pay by check or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “The [...]

Paid parking is available in lots located at Jennifer St and 43rd St; Jennifer St and Wisconsin Ave (in the building with Michael's and Booeymonger); and between Garrison St and Harrison St (behind Rodman’s Discount). There is limited 2-hour free street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, and metered 2-hour parking on 43rd St. You may wish to use a parking app like Spot Hero to locate and reserve a parking spot in advance.

You can reach Capital Wine School by phone at 202-792-5020 or by email at: info@capitalwineschool.com The Capital Wine School is conveniently located near the Friendship Heights Metro Station on the Red Line.

The Capital Wine School is located at 5207 Wisconsin Ave – Suites #7 and #8, Washington, DC 20015. When you enter the building from Wisconsin Ave, go up a small flight of stairs and down the hallway past the dance/yoga studios. A doorway to another flight of stairs will be on the left side just before a set of exit doors. Go up these stairs, and Capital Wine School classrooms will be in rooms #7 and #8.