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PROSPECTIVE WSET LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA STUDENTS

ARE YOU READY FOR THE WSET LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA?

The WSET Diploma is a life-changing program that should not be entered into lightly. Students are expected to invest a significant amount of time, energy, and finances into their studies. the most successful students begin the Diploma with the right expectations, a positive can-do attitude, and a thirst for knowledge — are you ready?

WSET Level 4 Diploma Success

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

  1. Candidates must have achieved a passing score on the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (or WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits if achieved prior to August 2017).
  1. Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  1. Candidates must have a high proficiency in the English language. If English is not your first language please see our FAQ page for proficiency requirements.

IF YOU’RE READY TO BEGIN THIS NEXT STEP IN YOUR WINE EDUCATION JOURNEY, THEN YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED.

OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!

 

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Student success means more than passing an exam; it means students graduate from the Diploma having made deep, personal connections to a network of industry professionals where they are recognized as having achieved an expert level of wine knowledge, while having grown in their passion and thirst for wine knowledge.

When you study with the Napa Valley Wine Academy you’re partnered with a leading educational team whose industry experience & know-how combine with leading pedagogical practice, giving you the greatest learning experience possible. By providing the best resources available we put you in the driver seat of your own educational journey.

Being in the heart of a major wine hub affords students of the Napa Valley Wine Academy unrivaled access to a wealth of resources. Our mission is to empower you to have the motivation, confidence, and critical learning skills necessary to utilize those resources in the best way possible.

 

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR WSET DIPLOMA STUDENTS

“I loved studying the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine at NVWA for its framework, its access to a rich web-based material, and its commendable efforts in maintaining an up to date curriculum using authoritative sources. The instructors at the school were very knowledgeable and thorough in our class time as well as available to answer questions or give a little well-timed encouragement outside of class. The academy brings in professionals at the top of the industry, like Nova Cadamatre, Peter Marks, and Mary Margaret McCamic -just to name a few. They were a wealth of knowledge, and it was an honor to be taught by such experts in our field. The vineyard, winery, and cooperage field trips plus hands-on experiences facilitated in-depth knowledge while keeping it fun and interesting. I feel like NVWA has given me the confidence and education I need to take the next step, which for me is MW. I can also say that I made lifelong friends on my dipWSET Diploma journey and value my time spent at NVWA!”
Carrie Britton
Carrie Britton - Lubbock, TX
WSET Level 4 Diploma Grad

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE RESOURCES YOU’LL UTILIZE TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS:

 

 

TOP INDUSTRY FACULTY

As a Diploma student you’ll have access to some of the greatest minds in the wine trade — Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, Winemakers,  MW candidates, Diploma graduates, WSET Certified Educators, and other leading global wine industry experts.

MASTER OF WINE INSTRUCTORS:

  • Christy Canterbury, MW
  • Nova Cadamatre, MW – Winemaker
  • Matt Deller, MW
  • Peter Marks, MW
  • Mary Margaret McCamic, MW

MASTER SOMMELIER INSTRUCTORS:

  • Tim Gaiser, MS
  • Sur Lucero, MS

INTERDISCIPLINARY LECTURERS:

  • Brandon Sparks-Gillis – Geologist, MW candidate
  • Janet Kampen, MLIS – Instructional Librarian

WINE INDUSTRY FACULTY:

  • Gence Alton, dipWSET
  • Natalie Breaux, dipWSET – MW candidate
  • Geralyn Brostrom, CWE – Italian Wine Central Co-Founder
  • Catherine Bugué, dipWSET
  • Vanessa Conlin, dipWSET – MW candidate
  • Robert Emery, dipWSET – MW candidate
  • Daphne Feng, dipWSET – MW candidate
  • Csilla Kato, dipWSET – Winemaker
  • Curtis Mann, dipWSET – MW candidate
  • Christian Oggenfuss, dipWSET
  • Kryss Speegle, dipWSET – Winemaker, MW candidate
  • Gus Zhu, dipWSET, MS Viticulture & Enology – MW candidate

LEARNING RESOURCES

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Learn how the WSET Diploma is structured on our About page & plan a course of study on the Schedules pages.

If you have more questions, take a look at the FAQ page or schedule a call with our Enrollment Advisor.

READY TO REGISTER?

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE D1 WINE PRODUCTION UNIT FIRST. CHOOSE YOUR COURSE FORMAT BELOW TO ENROLL NOW.

IN-PERSON COURSE & WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Cancellations of confirmed in-person course enrollments and workshops are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the course. An administration fee of $50 plus the full cost of the study materials and exam fees will be deducted, and the remainder of the course fee refunded to the payee. Separate WSET exam cancellation/transfer rules apply.
Transfers of a confirmed enrollment to another course are accepted 60 days before the course start date with an administration fee of $50.

Cancellations less than 60 days before the in-person course start date or course no shows forfeit any refund/transfer options unless students can provide medical documentation. If medical documentation is provided, students can be transferred to a later course. No refunds will be applied.

Course Transfers cannot be carried forward to the next academic year (which commenced on January 1).

Students are highly encouraged to purchase separate travel insurance.

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Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

3555 Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

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Mariott Santa Ynez

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

April 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

555 McMurray Road

Buelton, CA 93427

 

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Art Hotel Denver

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain)

at

1201 Broadway

Denver, CO 80203

 

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Aloft Nashville

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Central)

at 

1719 West End Ave.

Nashville, TN 37203

 

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Epicurean Hotel

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)

at

1207 S Howard Ave,

Tampa, FL 33606

 

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Street View of HQ

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

January 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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