{"title":"Study WSET from anywhere","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe online route to every WSET wine qualification: Level 1 and Level 2 with exams at home, Level 3 online with an in-person exam, and the Level 4 Diploma starting with D1. Used by the city pages; not linked from navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wset-level-3-award-in-wines-online-course","title":"WSET Level 3 Wine Online | Instructor-Led Course","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to Take the Next Step Toward Wine Mastery?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eYou’ve heard stories about how challenging WSET Level 3 can be. Maybe you’ve hesitated, wondering if you’re truly ready or worried you won’t measure up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNow imagine approaching test day with confidence. You know the material, understand what WSET examiners look for, and can precisely evaluate wines. You taste alongside your instructor, guided by 24 curated wines chosen from WSET’s recommended list—developing a professional palate that sets you apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWSET Level 3 Award in Wines Online\u003c\/b\u003e at \u003cb\u003eNapa Valley Wine Academy\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to arm you for success. You’ll master the WSET way of thinking, explore every major wine region, and understand how grape variety, climate, and winemaking shape a wine’s style and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThis ten-week program combines expert-led webinars, self-paced study, and interactive tastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Napa Valley Wine Academy’s WSET Level 3 pass rate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel 3 is graded in two independent components — a theory paper and a blind tasting — and both must be passed. In the 2024–25 academic year, \u003cstrong\u003e73.8% of our 859 Level 3 candidates passed at the first attempt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Theory is where most candidates lose marks — weight your study accordingly. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wset-pass-rates\"\u003eSee our pass rates for every WSET level\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWSET Level 3 course facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e {price}, including five live instructor-led webinars, the WSET eBook, mock exams, 12 months of platform access and your in-person exam registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e ten weeks. WSET specifies a Total Qualification Time of 84 hours — 32.5 guided learning hours plus 51.5 hours of private study, roughly eight to ten hours a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 multiple-choice questions and four short written-answer questions in two hours, plus a 30-minute blind tasting of two wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% in each component. Merit is an aggregate of 65–79%, Distinction 80% or above with no paper below 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e WSET recommends the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-2-award-in-wines-online-course\"\u003eWSET Level 2 Award in Wines\u003c\/a\u003e or an equivalent level of experience. Candidates sitting in English as a second language are advised to have IELTS 6.5 or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext step:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 3 is the required entry qualification for the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wset-diploma-online-usa\"\u003eWSET Level 4 Diploma\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA recommended wine purchase list will be provided for this course. You can source the wines yourself from that list, or buy the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smalllotbottles.com\/collections\/wset-levels-1-3-mock-exam\"\u003eWSET Level 3 tasting kit ($282) from Small Lot Bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, our tasting-sample partner. Kits are ordered, fulfilled and shipped by Small Lot Bottles, not by Napa Valley Wine Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eYou’ll have direct access to your instructor and peers, mock exams, and over 12 months of full online access to continue refining your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eJoin a global community of dedicated wine learners and take your passion—and confidence—to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/napavalleywineacademy.com\/pages\/wset-level-3-award-in-wine-online-course-timetable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8f1c;\"\u003eClick here for Course Webinar Timetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1461\/2676\/files\/wset_l3wines_specification_en_highres_may2022_issue2_1.pdf?v=1729262205\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Course Specification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napa Valley Wine Academy","offers":[{"title":"Nov 4, 2026 - Jan 12, 2027","offer_id":45737365799108,"sku":"12528CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20261104","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dec 2, 2026 - Feb 9, 2027","offer_id":45737365962948,"sku":"12534CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20261202","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jan 6 - Mar 16, 2027","offer_id":46170237108420,"sku":"15391CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20270106","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Feb 3 - Apr 13, 2027","offer_id":46170237272260,"sku":"15393CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20270203","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mar 3 - May 11, 2027","offer_id":46170237239492,"sku":"15395CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20270303","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apr 7 - Jun 9, 2027","offer_id":46541762691268,"sku":"15790CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20270407","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 5 - Jul 14, 2027","offer_id":46541763051716,"sku":"15792CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20270505","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jun 2 - Aug 10, 2027","offer_id":46541763608772,"sku":"15796CourseWSETLevel3WineOnline20270602","price":1135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1461\/2676\/files\/WSET_WINE_L3_Online_Instructor.png?v=1788919926"},{"product_id":"wset-level-4-diploma-d1-wine-production","title":"WSET Level 4 Diploma | D1 Wine Production","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWSET Level 4 Diploma D1 Wine Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Diploma journey begins with D1 – Wine Production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD1 Wine Production opens the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and builds the theory foundation every later unit assumes. 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If D1 is your first unit, the {price:wset-diploma-new-candidate-registration} WSET New Diploma Candidate Registration is charged separately — see below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 live instructor-led Zoom classes of 2 hours, Thursdays 5–7 PM Pacific, all recorded, plus twice-weekly open office hours with our Diploma Program Director\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 88 hours, of which 16 are the live classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20% of the WSET Level 4 Diploma — the second-largest unit after D3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e a closed-book, 90-minute open-response paper, \u003cstrong\u003etaken in person in Napa, California\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is no tasting component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55%. Merit is 65–74%, Distinction 75% or above. Results in approximately 3 months, marked at WSET London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pass in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-3-award-in-wines-online-course\"\u003eWSET Level 3 Award in Wines\u003c\/a\u003e or the Level 3 Award in Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResits:\u003c\/strong\u003e $250, booked as a separate sitting in Napa. WSET places no limit on the number of attempts at a unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere D1 sits in the Diploma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD1 must be sat before you progress to any other unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e After D1 comes \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-4-diploma-d2-wine-business\"\u003eD2 Wine Business\u003c\/a\u003e, then \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-4-diploma-d3-wines-of-the-world\"\u003eD3 Wines of the World\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-4-diploma-d4-sparkling-wine\"\u003eD4 Sparkling Wines\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-4-diploma-d5-fortified-wine\"\u003eD5 Fortified Wines\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-4-diploma-d6-independent-research-assignment\"\u003eD6 Independent Research Assignment\u003c\/a\u003e. WSET sets a Total Qualification Time of 500 hours across all six units and expects most candidates to finish in 18 months to 3 years. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wset-level-4-diploma\"\u003efull Diploma pricing, study hours and entry requirements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWSET Diploma New Candidate Registration — {price:wset-diploma-new-candidate-registration}, charged separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWSET requires all new Level 4 students to register for Diploma candidacy when enrolling in their first unit, which is always D1. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-diploma-new-candidate-registration\"\u003eWSET New Diploma Candidate Registration\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e{price:wset-diploma-new-candidate-registration} and is charged in addition to the course price\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a new candidate starting with D1 pays {price} + {price:wset-diploma-new-candidate-registration}. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eone-time fee, not an annual one\u003c\/strong\u003e: it registers you as an official WSET Diploma Candidate for \u003cstrong\u003ethree years\u003c\/strong\u003e and covers all six units, so D2 through D6 carry no registration charge at all. If you cannot complete all six within the initial three years, WSET charges a candidate renewal fee for a further three years of eligibility. Any exam passes carry over, so no student ever has to retake an exam they have already passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWines for the course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide a recommended list of wines to purchase. For added convenience you can also buy an \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smalllotbottles.com\/products\/nvwa-wset-level-4-diploma-d1-wine-production\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoptional D1 Wine Kit of 12 curated 100 mL samples\u003c\/a\u003e from our wine kit partner, Small Lot Bottles. The purchase link is sent with your course registration confirmation, and the kit is delivered shortly before the guided tasting class, where an instructor walks the 12 wines with you to show how the techniques you have studied appear in the glass. Neither the list nor the kit is required to sit the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor upcoming course and exam dates, see the “What’s Included” section below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napa Valley Wine Academy","offers":[{"title":"Sep 21, 2026 - Nov 19,2026","offer_id":44869433786564,"sku":"11998CourseWSETLevel4D1Online20260921","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Jan 4, 2027 - Feb 25, 2027","offer_id":46054448234692,"sku":"15083CourseWSETLevel4D1Online20270104","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 17 - Jul 15, 2027","offer_id":46173040312516,"sku":"15453CourseWSETLevel4D1Online20270517","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sep 20, 2027 - Nov 18, 2027","offer_id":46173040345284,"sku":"15455CourseWSETLevel4D1Online20270920","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1461\/2676\/files\/EN_Wines_Level_4_Diploma_D1_1200x1200_Medium_64b7255a-7968-429d-89eb-b3428722751b.png?v=1777152786"},{"product_id":"wset-level-1-wine-online-on-demand-course","title":"WSET Level 1 Wine Online | On-Demand Course","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn Wine on Your Schedule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eYou love wine but wish you could understand it better. 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You have 12 months from enrollment to sit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e on-demand courses cannot be cancelled and all sales are final, because the full course is released to you the moment you enroll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant live sessions instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-1-award-in-wines-online-course\"\u003eWSET Level 1 Wine Online instructor-led course\u003c\/a\u003e is $329 and runs as a four-week cohort with three 60-minute live webinars, and can be cancelled up to 14 business days before it starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext step:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-2-award-in-wines-online-course\"\u003eWSET Level 2 Award in Wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA recommended wine purchase list will be provided for this course. You can source the wines yourself from that list, or buy the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smalllotbottles.com\/collections\/wset-levels-1-3-mock-exam\"\u003eWSET Level 1 tasting kit ($70) from Small Lot Bottles\u003c\/a\u003e, our tasting-sample partner. Kits are ordered, fulfilled and shipped by Small Lot Bottles, not by Napa Valley Wine Academy. 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The challenge? Finding time for structured classes while balancing everything else in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow picture exploring the world's great wine regions at your own pace, with no deadlines and no fixed schedule. You learn when it suits you—morning, night, or on the road—diving into videos, quizzes and interactive content that make complex topics clear and genuinely enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWSET Level 2 Award in Wines (On-Demand)\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eNapa Valley Wine Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you total flexibility on your terms. The entire course unlocks the moment you enroll—multimedia lessons, graded assignments with instant feedback, a full mock exam—and stays yours for 12 months, along with 12 months to schedule your online exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn independently—but never alone. Join our student discussion community, and book a one-to-one mentoring session whenever you'd rather ask a person than a page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve classic wines carry you through the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting®—Chablis, Rioja Reserva, Mosel Riesling, Chianti Classico, LBV Port and more—the method that turns \"I like this\" into an argument you can defend. Gain a globally recognized WSET qualification and the confidence to understand, evaluate and speak about wine with authority, whenever and wherever you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Napa Valley Wine Academy's WSET Level 2 pass rate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 2024–25 academic year, \u003cstrong\u003e95.1% of our 1,106 Level 2 candidates passed at the first attempt\u003c\/strong\u003e, counting first attempts only. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wset-pass-rates\"\u003eSee our pass rates for every WSET level\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWSET Level 2 On-Demand course facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e {price}, including video lectures, quizzes, graded assignments, a mock exam, the WSET digital textbook, 12 months of platform access and your exam registration and fee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully on-demand and 100% online. 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Source them locally from our published list, or buy the WSET Level 2 tasting kit ($130) from Small Lot Bottles, our tasting-sample partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e graded tasting and theory assignments with automatic feedback, a student discussion community, and one-to-one mentoring sessions on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, taken online with remote invigilation. Must be booked within 12 months of enrolling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55%, which is 28 correct answers out of 50. Merit is 70–84%, Distinction 85% or above. There is no tasting exam at Level 2. Resits are $220.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e released by WSET about four weeks after the exam, as a digital certificate and badge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e none formally, though Level 2 assumes basic wine knowledge. Students starting from scratch should consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-1-award-in-wines-online-course\"\u003eWSET Level 1 Award in Wines\u003c\/a\u003e. All students must be at least 21 years of age. Candidates sitting in English as a second language are advised by WSET to have IELTS 6.0 or above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext step:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wset-level-3-award-in-wines-online-course\"\u003eWSET Level 3 Award in Wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e the course is on demand, but the exam is not — WSET online exams are remotely invigilated at pre-scheduled times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recommended wine purchase list is provided for this course. 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