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WSET at Linfield University

Take Your WSET Journey With Us

The Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) was founded over 50 years ago to serve the needs of a growing wine industry. Today, it's recognized as the global leader in wine education, awarding certification through a worldwide network of Program Providers. The Center for Wine Studies at Linfield University is proud to be a part of that network, offering courses designed to inspire and empower anyone looking to develop their wine knowledge - from beginners to experts and from enthusiasts to professionals. Courses are led by WSET certified instructors and offered in-person and online.

Choose Your Path

Level 1 Wines: Laying the Foundation  

An ideal first step, Level 1 provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. Well suited for those just starting, or seeking to start, a career in the wine/hospitality industry and curious consumers who want to make more informed buying decisions.

Learn more about WSET Level 1

Level 2 Wines: Leveling Up

Building on the foundation of Level 1, Level 2 examines the world's principal and important grape varieties, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll discover the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence. While completion of Level 1 or prior experience with wine is recommended, there is no pre-requisite for Level 2.

Learn more about WSET Level 2

Level 3 Wines: Going Further

Level 3 prepares you for advanced professional or scholarly pursuits by providing a detailed understanding of viticulture, winemaking techniques, and the intricacies of global wine regions. Upon completion, you will be able to assess wines accurately and confidently explain wine style and quality. Completion of Level 2 or comensurate experience/education is STRONGLY recommended.

Learn more about WSET Level 3

WSET Fees and Fee Policy

The WSET program at Linfield University strives to cultivate students and prepare them for successful outcomes while also prioritizing quality of life and mental health. We recognize that sometimes unplanned events result in changes to availability that require rescheduling. Most often these changes can be made easily and free of charge. However, in some cases those changes do incur a fee.

Failed exams can be re-attempted, re-sit fees vary by Level and format.

  • Full Fee and Fee Policies Schedule

    Reschedule

    For in person classes and exams, please let us know that you will need to change your exam date 12 business days prior to scheduled exam. For online classes please let us know that you will not be able to attend the class 10 business days prior to the beginning of class. For online exams please reschedule 20 business days prior to your scheduled exam. Rescheduling outside of these timeframes will incur the associated reschedule fees below.

    Resits

    For resits we offer the opportunity for candidates to sit with upcoming scheduled exams. Please contact us to schedule you on these predetermined dates. Associated fees will be charged at the point of registration for the resit exam.

    Result Enquiry

    If you receive a failing grade or want to enquire about your results, you have within 10  business days to file a result enquiry form and pay the associated fee to receive more information from WSET.

    Result Enquiry and Feedback 

    If you receive a failing grade or want to enquire about your results, you have within 10 business days to file a result enquiry form and pay the associated fee to receive information on your results and feedback from WSET.

    Replacement of Pin or Certificate

    Certificates and pins can get lost in the mail, at times WSET may leave out pins or a name may need to be altered. You may lose your certificates and pins in a move or fire etc. If the candidate requests a new certificate the cost is $38 for candidates who have graduated post 1990. For candidates prior to 1990 the cost is $65. For pins the cost is $7. Linfield University and WSET share the cost on items lost in the mail or issues relating to clerical errors, including name changes. Candidates only incur these costs if they have lost the certificate or pin once they have been received by the candidate.

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    Level 1 Fees

     

    Reschedule

    Exam Resit

    Result Enquiry

    In-Person Course

    $130 after deadline

    $75

    $30

    Online Course

    $130 after deadline

    $110

    $30

     

     

    Level 2 Fees

     

    Reschedule

    Exam Resit

    Result Enquiry

    In-Person Corse

    $170 after deadline

    $125

    $50

    Online Course

    $170 after deadline

    $160

    $50

     

     

    Level 3 Fees

     

    Reschedule

    Exam Resit

    Result Enquiry /  Enquiry+Feedback

    In-Person Course

    $350 after deadline

    Theory: $110

    Tasting: $50

    Theory: $70 / $140

    Tasting: $70 /$90

     

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