Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
The WSET is an internationally recognized wine education program offering courses and certifications ranging from beginner to expert. Below you will find a brief description of each course.
The WSET Level II Certification Course (Formerly the Intermediate class) is suitable for beginners, and those with some experience with wine. It is taught over 5 classes, with an exam in week 6. This course helps develop fundamental tasting and assessment skills, and provides a good overview of the main wine grapes and regions. There is not a prerequisite course requirement.
The WSET Level III Certification Course (Formerly the Advanced course) is more demanding. It provides an overview of the wines and spirits from around the world. We spend a great deal. Emphasis is given to tasting assessment skills. You will learn to write tasting notes on 8-10 wines each class. The course is taught over 10 weeks, with an exam week 11. There is no prerequisite course, but the Intermediate is strongly suggested if you are not in the wine industry.
The WSET Level IV Diploma Certification Course is the highest certification offered by the WSET. The Diploma is comprised of 6 Units, which can take 2-3 years to complete. Please note, you must have passed the Advanced level 3 to register for this program. In addition, you must take Unit # 2, Wine Production, before taking any other Unit. After completing Unit # 2, you can take the courses in any order you wish.
- Unit # 2, Wine Production, must be taken first.
- Unit # 1 - The Global Business of Wine & Spirits
- Unit # 3 – The Light Wines of the World
- Unit # 4 – Spirits
- Unit # 5 – Sparkling Wines
- Unit # 6 – Fortified Wines. Contact us for a detailed course description.
For a complete course specification on any of these programs, please contact Jay Youmans at jay@capitalwineschool.com
WSET Level II ( Intermediate)
WSET LEVEL II
Option 1: June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25 and exam on Aug. 1, 2013
Option 2: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, and exam on Oct. 24, 2013
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
WSET Level III ( Advanced)
 WSET LEVEL III WEEKEND INTENSIVE
Weekend Intensive: July 20, 21, 27, 28, and exam August 10, 2013
Time: 9:00 am -1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-4:15 pm (lunch not included)
Cost: $1,250
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
WSET LEVEL III REGULAR FORMAT
Regular Format: Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12 and exam Nov 19, 2013
Cost: $1,250
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
WSET Level IV – Diploma, Unit #2: Wine Production
The Unit #2 Exam is a gateway exam to the rest of the program and must be attempted before moving on to any other Units.The Unit # 2 exam lasts 90 minutes and consists of 100 questions - multiple choice format.
Includes: The 3 year registration fee, the WSET Diploma Unit # 2 Study Guide, 4 class lectures, practice quizzes, the Diploma Assessment Preparation Scheme (DAPS) (done online through the WSET in London to help you further prepare), and the Unit # 2 Examination.
Note: You must have passed the WSET Level III exam before registering for the Diploma Program.
Cost: $1,099
Class Schedule:
June 26, 2013: 6:30-8:30 pm hand out study guides and review course material, exam format, questions
August 3rd, 2013: Unit # 2 Field Trip: Winery & Vineyard Visit 8:45am-4:00pm (bring your own lunch). Winery locationTBA
August 7th, 2013: 6:30-9:30 pm Class
August 21st, 2013: Exam 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
WSET Level IV – Diploma, Unit #1: The Global Business of Wine and Spirits
The Unit 1 assessment is comprised of 2 papers:
1) A Coursework Assignment (50% of your grade) that you write at home over the course of several months. The topic has been released and is available as a PDF file format.(contact Jay Youmans for a copy). You must register by TBA if you intend to submit this paper through the Capital Wine School. The Coursework Assignment paper is due TBA.
2) A Case Study Examination (50% of your grade) that you write in class under exam conditions. The topic will be released one month before the exam. You must register with the Capital Wine School by TBA.
The exam will be held at the Capital Wine School in Washington, DC on TBA.
Payment includes: the WSET Diploma Unit # 1 Study Guide, the Unit #1 Coursework Assignment submission, and the Unit # 1 Case Study Examination.
There will be Unit # 1 Seminar on TBA at The Capital Wine School. Located at: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave Suite # 7, Washington, DC .This session will help prepare you for researching and writing both Unit #1 and Unit #2 papers.
Cost: $499
Exam or paper retake: $225
Class Schedule:
August 20th 6:30-8:30pm
August 27th, 2013: 6:30-8:30 pm
Private Tutor Session: to be arranged after the first class date
Case Study Exam & Coursework Assignment dates will be announced by the WSET in July
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Note: You must have taken the WSET Level IV, Diploma Unit # 2 exam before registering for this, or any other Unit
WSET Level IV – Diploma, Unit #3: Light Wines of the World
The Unit # 3 covers the "Light wines of the world".
The Unit #3 exam has two parts: theory and tasting. The tasting exam will run 10:00am – 12:30pm. You will taste and assess 12 wines. The theory exam runs from 1:30pm-3:30pm and is comprised of 5 essay questions related to material covered in the Unit # 3 study guide.
The instructor for the class will be Jay Youmans CWE, MW
Cost: $2,599
Class Dates: August 28, Sept. 4, 11,18 ,25, Oct. 2, 9,16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18
Exam TBA (Possible Dates: January 7 or 8, 2014 )
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Note: You must have passed the WSET Level IV, Unit #2 exam before registering for the Diploma Program.
WSET Level IV – Diploma, Unit #4: Spirits
The class is usually taught over three sessions. The exam takes one hour and five minutes, usually from 12:30 to 1:35. It includes a tasting assessment of three wines, and several essay questions related to material covered in the Unit.
Cost: $795
Time: 6:30–9:30 pm
Date: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2013; Exam TBA (possibly Nov. 5 or 6)
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
Note: You must have taken the WSET Level IV, Level IV Diploma Unit # 2 exam before registering for this Unit
WSET Level IV – Diploma, Unit #5: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
The class is usually taught over three sessions. The exam takes one hour and five minutes, usually from 12:30 to 1:35. It includes a tasting assessment of three wines, and several essay questions related to material covered in the Unit.
Note: You must have taken the WSET Level IV, Diploma Unit # 2 exam before registering for this Unit
Cost: $699
Dates: Spring 2014 TBA
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC
WSET Level IV – Diploma, Unit #6: Fortified Wines
The class is usually taught over three sessions. The exam takes one hour and five minutes, usually from 12:30 to 1:35. It includes a tasting assessment of three wines, and several essay questions related to material covered in the Unit.
Note: You must have taken the WSET Level IV, Diploma Unit # 2 exam before registering for this Unit
Cost: $699
Dates: Spring 2014 TBA
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: The Capital Wine School
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