WSET Level 3 Wines Online Course
ACOL 124
Nine weeks of online study guided by an experienced IWC instructor. This course expands on your Level 2 Wines knowledge by delving into the natural and human influences that make each wine taste the way it does.
Course Registration deadline is March 25, 2024.
April 8, 2024 - June 9, 2024
Access your online study 24/7 during each week, logging on as often as you like. Each week of study runs Monday through Sunday.
Online Course
$1298.00
April 8, 2024 - June 9, 2024
Access your online study 24/7 during each week, logging on as often as you like. Each week of study runs Monday through Sunday.
$1298.00
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Registration Requirements
Entrance Requirements
- At least 21 years of age AND
- A passing grade in the WSET® Level 2 Intermediate Course in Wines & Spirits; OR
- Successful completion of the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) course of the Society of Wine Educators; OR
- Successful completion of a WSET-sanctioned entrance exam.
Course registration deadline is March 25, 2024.
Complete Enrollment Agreement
- Select and complete the corresponding Enrollment Agreement for your course – Be sure to sign on second page.
- This must be completed. You will need to upload it during the registration process.
Pricing Details
Registration Fee: $50
Study Kit: $208
Exam: $313
Tuition: $727
Total: $1298.00
Exam Date & Time
Bonus Session – LIVE, IN-PERSON Tasting Technique Course Day and Practice Tasting Exam: Friday, May 10, 2024 at IWC in NY.
Remote Mock Theory Exam: May 21, 2024 (via Zoom webinar)
Exam Date: June 24, 2024
Exam time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Format: Blind tasting exam, two wines, 30 minutes; Theory exam 50 multiple choice questions and 4 short-written answer questions, in 2 hours. You must pass both parts of the theory exam in order to receive a theory pass.
The deferment deadline for this exam is June 3, 2024
Detailed Course Schedule
Session:1
Date:Monday, April 8, 2024
Topic:Week 1: Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine (all week)
Session:2
Date:Monday, April 15, 2024
Topic:Week 2: Tasting technique, Wine Laws and Service (all week)
Session:3
Date:Monday, April 22, 2024
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:4
Date:Monday, April 29, 2024
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:5
Date:Monday, May 6, 2024
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:6
Date:Friday, May 10, 2024
Topic:Bonus Session - LIVE, IN-PERSON Tasting Technique Course Day and Practice Tasting Exam (hours TBD) at IWC.
Session:7
Date:Monday, May 13, 2024
Topic:Weeks 6-7: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Elsewhere in the World (all week)
Session:8
Date:Monday, May 20, 2024
Topic:Weeks 6-7: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Elsewhere in the World (all week)
Session:9
Date:Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Topic:Remote Mock Theory Exam at 6:00pm EST (via Zoom webinar)
Session:10
Date:Monday, May 27, 2024
Topic:Week 8: Sparkling and Fortified Wines (all week)
Session:11
Date:Monday, June 3, 2024
Topic:Week 9: Review & Resources (all week)
Session:12
Date:Monday, June 24, 2024
Topic:Exam date: Monday, June 24, 2024
Please arrive 15 minutes prior.
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Refund Policy & Student Disclosure
If your study plans are suddenly interrupted, you may seek a refund. When withdrawing from a class, please be aware that you must submit a written notice of withdrawal from the registered class and a written request for a refund. More details can be found by clicking the Refund Policy link.
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