WSET Level 3 Wines Online Course
ACOL 321
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 April 13, 2021.
April 26, 2021 - July 4, 2021
Access your online study 24/7 during each week, logging on as often as you like. Each week of study runs Monday through Sunday.
Classroom Course
International Wine Center
350 7th Avenue, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001$1159.42
April 26, 2021 - July 4, 2021
Access your online study 24/7 during each week, logging on as often as you like. Each week of study runs Monday through Sunday.
$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 April 13, 2021.
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: TBD
Exam Date: Monday, July 12, 2021.
Exam time: 2:00PM – 4:30PM
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.
The deadline to reschedule this exam is June 15, 2021.
Detailed Course Schedule
Session:1
Date:Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Topic:REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Session:2
Date:Monday, April 26, 2021
Topic:Week 1: Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine (all week)
Session:3
Date:Monday, May 3, 2021
Topic:Week 2: Tasting technique, Wine Laws and Service (all week)
Session:4
Date:Monday, May 10, 2021
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:5
Date:Monday, May 17, 2021
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:6
Date:Monday, May 24, 2021
Topic:Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe (all week)
Session:7
Date:Monday, May 31, 2021
Topic:Weeks 6-7: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Elsewhere in the World (all week)
Session:8
Date:Monday, June 7, 2021
Topic:Weeks 6-7: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Elsewhere in the World (all week)
Session:9
Date:Monday, June 14, 2021
Topic:Week 8: Sparkling and Fortified Wines (all week)
Session:10
Date:Monday, June 21, 2021
Topic:Week 9: Review & Resources (all week)
Session:11
Date:Monday, July 12, 2021
Topic:Exam date: July 12, 2021
Please arrive 15 minutes prior. Bring PHOTO ID
Dates and Topics subject to change.
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
Andreas Zinelis, DipWSET
Instructor
Andreas Zinelis is the COO for Cava Spiliadis Collection, an importer/distributor in North America and UK. He joined the company in 2014 after working…
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