WSET Level 3 Wines Online Course
ACOL 220
Nine weeks of online study guided by an experienced IWC instructor. This course expands on your Level 2 Wines knowledge by exploring more wine regions and wines — and by revealing the natural and human influences that make each wine taste the way it does.
Course Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 6, 2020
October 19, 2020 - December 20, 2020
Access your online study 24/7 during each week, logging on as often as you like. Each week of study runs Monday through Sunday.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 6, 2020.Classroom Course
International Wine Center
350 7th Avenue, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001$1159.42
October 19, 2020 - December 20, 2020
Access your online study 24/7 during each week, logging on as often as you like. Each week of study runs Monday through Sunday.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 6, 2020.
$1159.42
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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.
Registration deadline is October 6, 2020.
Complete Enrollment Agreement
- Select and complete the corresponding Enrollment Agreement for your course – Signed three times on second page.
- This must be completed. You will need to upload it during the registration process.
Pricing Details
Registration Fee: $50
Study Kit: $201.42
Exam: $280
Tuition: $628
Total: $1159.42
Exam Date & Time
Tasting and Exam-prep date: Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Exam Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Exam time: 11:00AM – 1:30PM
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.
Exam opt-out deadline is January 11, 2021
Detailed Course Schedule
Session:1
Date:Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Topic:REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Session:2
Date:Monday, October 19, 2020
Topic:Week 1: Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine (all week)
Session:3
Date:Monday, October 26, 2020
Topic:Week 2: Tasting technique, Wine Laws and Service (all week)
Session:4
Date:Monday, November 2, 2020
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:5
Date:Monday, November 9, 2020
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:6
Date:Monday, November 16, 2020
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:7
Date:Monday, November 23, 2020
Topic:Weeks 6-7: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Elsewhere in the World (all week)
Session:8
Date:Monday, November 30, 2020
Topic:Weeks 6-7: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Elsewhere in the World (all week)
Session:9
Date:Monday, December 7, 2020
Topic:Week 8: Sparkling and Fortified Wines (all week)
Session:10
Date:Monday, December 14, 2020
Topic:Week 9: Review & Resources (all week)
Session:11
Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021
Topic:Exam date: February 11, 2021 @ 11:00AM
Please arrive 15 minutes prior. Bring PHOTO ID
Dates and Topics subject to change.
All sessions include tasting. Please do not wear scent.
Materials
The WSET Level 3 Wines study pack will be shipped to you before your course.
Study pack contents:
- Textbook: Understanding Wines – Explaining Style & Quality
- Course Specification booklet
- Student Workbook
- Laminated SAT Card
Refund Policy & Student Disclosure
Please download the Student Disclosure document from the link below. This is an official document for all students registered in Private Career Schools licensed by the NYS Department of Education.
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.
Refund PolicyStudent DisclosureIWC CatalogMeet the Instructor
Mary John Baumann, DipWSET
Instructor
Mary John began her career in the fragrance industry with Estee Lauder’s affiliate in Stockholm. She then returned to New York to embark on a career…
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