Exams
Following are WSET Level 1 through Level 4 exam dates available for students who need to re-sit or make-up an exam. In-person exams take place at IWC. Level 1 and Level 2 exams for online courses take place remotely via secure online video proctoring.
For the Level 4 exams, we provide more detail on the exam and assessment formats.
If you need to register for or defer an exam, or have a question, please contact us at (212) 239-3055 or info@internationalwinecenter.com.
WSET Level 1 Exams
- Registration Deadline: WSET requires all examinees to be registered a minimum of 16 business days prior to exam date. See individual exam dates below for the specific registration deadline. After the registration deadline, all exam orders are final.
- Fee for students whose original exam fee has expired – whether by failure to attend, failure to defer prior to deferral deadline, or failure to sit their exam within one year of their Original Exam Date – as well as students who are re-sitting the exam following a previous unsuccessful attempt: $138.00
- Postponement Period: Students have 12 months from the start of their course to sit the exam; thereafter another exam fee applies.
- Exam Deferral Process: You may defer your scheduled exam one time by notifying IWC in writing (at info@internationalwinecenter.com) in advance of the Deferral Deadline; your first deferral carries no fee. If you defer your exam more than once, a Deferral Fee of $40 is due each time thereafter.
- Private Exam: Proctor fees plus exam fees apply. Call the office for details: (212) 239-3055
Level 1 in Wines Course Exams
In-person exam dates at International Wine Center
- Saturday, February 1, at 4:00pm. This exam is associated with class F 125 INT; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is January 14, 2025
Computer exams via Secure Remote Video Proctoring
These exams take place on a specific day and time. You need to take your exam in a private environment of your choice using a desktop or laptop computer AND your cell phone.
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:00am. This exam is associated with class FOL 424; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is November 13, 2024.
WSET Level 2 Exams
- Registration Deadline: WSET requires all examinees to be registered a minimum of 16 business days prior to the exam date. See individual exam dates below for the specific registration deadline. After the registration deadline, all exam orders are final.
- Fee for students whose original exam fee has expired – whether by failure to attend, failure to defer prior to deferral deadline, or failure to sit their exam within one year of their Original Exam Date – as well as students who are re-sitting the exam following a previous unsuccessful attempt: $208.00
- Postponement Period: Students have 12 months from the start of their course to sit the exam; thereafter another exam fee applies.
- Exam Deferral Process: You may defer your scheduled exam one time by notifying IWC in writing (at info@internationalwinecenter.com) in advance of the Deferral Deadline; your first deferral carries no fee. If you defer your exam more than once, a Deferral Fee of $40 is due each time thereafter.
- Private Exam: Proctor fees plus exam fees apply. Call the office for details: (212) 239-3055
Level 2 Wines Course Exams
In-person exam dates at International Wine Center
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00pm. This exam is associated with class IC 125; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is February 13, 2025
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:30am. This exam is associated with class IC 225 AM; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is February 12, 2025
- Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 4:00pm. This exam is associated with class IC 325 INT; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is January 6, 2025
- Monday, March 31, 2025, at 6:00pm. This exam is associated with class IC 425; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is March 3, 2025
- Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00pm. This exam is associated with class IC 525; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is March 20, 2025
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:00pm. This exam is associated with class IC 625; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is April 16, 2025
- Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 4:00pm. This exam is associated with class IC 725 INT; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is February 28, 2025
Computer exams via Secure Remote Video Proctoring
These exams take place on a specific day and time. You need to take your exam in a private environment of your choice using a desktop or laptop computer AND your cell phone.
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00am. This RI exam is associated with class ICOL 524; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. Registration/defer deadline is January 26, 2025.
More information on the remote proctoring process is available here. WSET’s detailed FAQs about remote proctoring are available here.
If you need to register, reschedule or withdraw from an exam, or have a question, please contact us at (212) 239-3055 or at info@internationalwinecenter.com.
Level 2 in Spirits Course Exams
- TBD
WSET Level 3 Exams
- Registration Deadline: WSET requires all examinees to be registered a minimum of 16 business days prior to the exam date. See individual exam dates below for the specific registration deadline. After the registration deadline, all exam orders are final.
- Fee for students whose original exam fee has expired – whether by failure to attend, failure to defer prior to deferral deadline, or failure to sit their exam within one year of their Original Exam Date – as well as students who are re-sitting the exam following a previous unsuccessful attempt:
- Full exam fee: $382.00
- Tasting Re-sit Fee: $188.00
- Theory Re-sit Fee: $248.00
- Postponement Period: Students have 12 months from the start of their course to sit the exam; thereafter another exam fee applies.
- Exam Deferral Process: You may defer your scheduled exam one time by notifying IWC in writing (at info@internationalwinecenter.com) in advance of the Deferral Deadline; your first deferral carries no fee. If you defer your exam more than once, a Deferral Fee of $40 is due each time thereafter.
- Private Exam: Proctor fees plus exam fees apply. Call the office for details: (212) 239-3055
Level 3 Wines Course Exams
In-person exam dates at International Wine Center
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:30am. This exam is associated with class AC 724 AM; availability for rescheduling and re-sit students depends on class enrollment. 1 seat available. Registration deadline is January 22, 2025.
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:00pm. Registration/defer deadline is February 25, 2025, or until exam sells out – whichever comes first. Seats still available
- If you need to register for or defer an exam, or have a question, please contact us at (212) 239-3055 or at info@internationalwinecenter.com.
WSET Level 4 Courses Exams
The exams and assessments for WSET Level 4 Courses have unique formats, fixed exam dates, deferment deadlines and re-sit fees. All exam fees are included in the cost of the course. Fees below are for rescheduling or re-sitting an exam. Exam details, broken out by course, follow below.
A Transfer Fee of $40 applies to ALL Level 4 exams each time one defers or reschedules prior to the exam registration deadline.
Level 4, Wine Production, D1
- Exam Format: A written open-response exam to be completed in 90 minutes
- For First-attempt Students Only; No Re-sits Permitted
- Exam Cost: $390.00
- Next Available Exam: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Exam Deferment Deadline: April 21, 2025
Level 4, Wine Production, D1 Re-sit
- For Re-sit Students Only
- Exam Format: A written open-response exam to be completed in 90 minutes
- Re-sit Fee: $390.00
- Next Available Exam: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Exam Deferment Deadline: February 11, 2025
Level 4, Wine Business, D2
- Exam Format: A written open-response exam to be completed in 60 minutes
- Re-sit Fee: $305.00
- Next Available Exam: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Exam Deferment Deadline: May 21, 2025
Level 4, Wines of the World, D3
- Exam Format, Day 1: Two written open-response exams. First exam to be completed in 120 minutes, second exam to be completed in 80 minutes.
- Exam Format, Day 2: Two blind tasting exams of six wines, 90 minutes each.
- Re-sit Fee – Tasting Only: $619
- Re-sit Fee – Theory Only: $379
- Re-sit Fee – Complete Exam: $998
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- Next Regularly Scheduled THEORY Exam: May 13, 2025
- Next Regularly Scheduled TASTING Exam: May 14, 2025
- Exam Deferment Deadline: March 5, 2025
Level 4, Sparkling Wines, D4
- Exam Format: A written open-response and tasting exam of 3 wines to be completed in 90 minutes
- Re-sit Fee: $384.00
- Next Available Exam: TBD
- Exam Deferment Deadline:
Level 4, Fortified Wines, D5
- Exam Format: A written open-response and tasting exam of 3 wines to be completed in 90 minutes
- Re-sit Fee: $375.00
- Next Available Exam: January 22, 2025, at 3:30 PM
- Exam Deferment Deadline: November 6, 2024
Level 4, Independent Research Assignment, D6
- Assessment Format: One research assignment of 3,000 words.
- Two topics released on August 1 of each academic year.
- Two submission due dates available per year: January 31 and July 31.
- Course Fee: $588.00
- Next Available Submission Date: January 31, 2025
- Course enrollment deadline: Closed
- Exam Deferment Deadline: Closed
- Topics accessible via WSET’s Online Classroom (Log-in required)
- Next D6 Course will be announced first week of February 2025
For all IWC exams: If you need to register for or defer an exam, or have a question, please contact us at (212) 239-3055 or at info@internationalwinecenter.com
