WSET Courses
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Update: Special "Hold the Dates" Notice:
WSET Foundation Certificate - Level One - Saturdays, January 2010 - More details coming soon.
  • WSET Intermediate Certificate - Level Two - Tuesdays, September 22, 29 & October 6, 13 & 20 with exam on November 3, 2009. - Tuition - $ 675.00.

  • WSET Advanced Certificate - Level Three - Mondays, September 21, 28 & October 5, 12, 19, 26 & November 2, 9, 16, 23 and Exam on December 7, 2009. - Tuition - $1275.00.

  • WSET Diploma Certificate (Unit Two) - Level Four - Sundays, September 20, 27 & October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1, 8 and Exam on November 15, 2009. - Tuition and Details - $1445.00

Home Study Courses Available for the following courses:

Home Study Details and to register - Below!

As a home study student, you will receive all materials for the Intermediate Certificate Course. You can sit the exam on any date it is given at the Washington Wine Academy Education Center in Crystal City (Arlington), VA..

Exam Information for Home Study Students

Once you have decided to sit an exam on a particular date, you must give us one month's notice so we can order your exam copy from England. View our event calendar for specific dates we offer exams.

We will also need you to give us your date of birth. Since the WSET tests have been taken by hundreds of thousands of people over the years, there may be someone out there with the same name as you. And since the tests are given in 47 countries, identifiers that other schools use (Social Security Numbers, drivers' licenses) won't do. Instead, the WSET will issue you an unique identifier number based on your name and date of birth, which you will use for all exams.


Wine GlassHome Study Options - $298
WSET - Intermediate Certificate - Level 2
Course (VA)

Grapes Intermediate Certificate Home Study - Details

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Intermediate Certificate - Level Two provides a very comprehensive overview of wine and spirits and all of the wine making regions of the World.

This course covers the major wine producing regions of the world, grapes and components of winemaking, stylistic and environmental factors that affect grape growing and processing as well as all aspects of wine service, wine storage, wine trends, food and wine pairing.

No previous wine knowledge is required for this great course. Class is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine, and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. The IC class is our starting class for those who wish to take our wine certification courses.

Note: Washington Wine Academy consulted a Master of Wine (only 25 MW's in the US) for the creation of our presentation materials and handouts to ensure the integrity of information presented.

The course fee includes:

    • WSET issued Course Text, Study Guides and Systematic Approach to tasting.

    • WWA Lecture Notebook with High Quality Laser Printed (not copies) Color course presentations
    • Sample Quizzes, Study Guides and Session Wine Lists

    • Final Examination - 50 Multiple Choice Questions
    • Certificate of Award from WSET for satisfactory completion of exam
    • WSET Intermediate Certicate Pin

    In addition, you will be placed on the Washington Wine Academy WSET Graduate email list where we offer students: Special Invitations to DC area wine events, dinners, courses, volunteer opportunities and engagements where you can practice what you have learned at various wine events we participate in the Washington DC area.

Payment Methods:

Payment Options:

  • Personal Check
  • Company Check
  • Money Order, Cashier's Check or Cash


Mail check to:
Washington Wine Academy
P.O. Box 30800
Alexandria, VA 22310

Advance registration is required (must be 21).

Attendees may only purchase course as a series.

You will receive confirmation e-mail within 48 hours of our receiving your check. Your materials will be send by overnight service such as Federal Express or UPS..

Wine GlassHome Study Options - $498.00
WSET - Advanced Certificate - Level 3
Course (VA)

GrapesAdvanced Certificate Home Study - Details

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Advanced Certificate - Level Three provides the next level of course study in the WSET process. Again, this takes your training to the next level as it covers wines and spirits and all of the wine making regions of the World at a deeper level.

This course also covers the major wine producing regions of the world, grapes and components of winemaking, stylistic and environmental factors that affect grape growing and processing as well as all aspects of wine service, wine storage, wine trends, food and wine pairing. In addition, you will be taught the WSET systematic approach to tasting wines to help you assess wines in your everyday life.

The Washington Wine Academy has been an authorized training center for nearly five years and has trained over 500 Washington DC area students in our Intermediate and Advanced Certificates. For those of you wishing to continue the learning process, we are please to offer WSET Diploma (Level Four) courses starting in September 2009.

A concentration in the wine industry or previous wine course work is preferred for success in this course. Class is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine, and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. The AC class is considered a pre-requisite for the WSET Diploma - Level Four course.

The exam consists of three elements:

The Tasting Component of a wine. Done blind to assess your comprehesion of the Systematic Approach to tasting. Students will have analyzed nearly 100 wines throughout the course for practice and understanding purposes.

Multiple Choice - 50

Theory - Short answer and essay.

Upon successful completion of the exam you will be entitled to the use of a post nominal on your business card for professional purposes.

Note: Washington Wine Academy consulted a Master of Wine (only 25 MW's in the US) for the creation of our presentation materials and handouts to ensure the integrity of information presented.

The course fee includes:

    • WSET Course Text, Study Guides and Systematic Approach to tasting

    • WWA Lecture Notebook with High Quality Laser Printed (not copies) Color course presentations

    • Sample Quizzes, Study Guides and Session Wine Lists
    • Final Examination - Tasting, Multiple Choice and Theory

    • Certificate of Award from WSET for satisfactory completion of exam

    • WSET Advanced Certicate Pin

    In addition, you will be placed on the Washington Wine Academy WSET Graduate email list where we offer students: Special Invitations to DC area wine events, dinners, courses, volunteer opportunities and engagements where you can practice what you have learned at various wine events we participate in the Washington DC area.

    Payment Methods:

Payment Options:

  • Personal Check
  • Company Check
  • Money Order, Cashier's Check or Cash
Mail payment to:
Washington Wine Academy
P.O. Box 30800
Alexandria, VA 22310
Advance registration is required (must be 21).

And, class fee includes the cost of the exam and certificate.

You will receive confirmation e-mail within 48 hours of our receiving your check. Your materials will be send by overnight service such as Federal Express or UPS..



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