NOTE: A student must be enrolled in a WSET Level 3 Course to take the exam.  To Enroll: CLICK HERE.

Please see our currently available Level 3 Wine exam dates below.

Please Note:  We highly recommend confirming your in-person course/exam date before making travel arrangements, as spots are limited.  The status of the WSET Level 3 exam delivery can change due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it is strongly recommend that students purchase travel insurance if traveling is required to attend this exam.

NOTE:  WSET Level 3 exams are ordered 30 days before the Level 3 exam date, as per the WSET rules, and a transfer fee must be paid to change the date once that order has been placed with the WSET.  Exam results take 3-4 Months to be processed and released by the WSET.  For any questions or concerns about this time frame for the release of your results, please contact WSET at: 

Frequently asked questions and online exam tips:

Can I take the Exam Online?

No. The Level 3 Exam is only available in person due to the blind tasting portions of the exam.

How do I register for the Exam?

See the Exam Registration module in the Introductory module of your Online Course for link and instructions on how to register. Only 50 slots are available per online exam, 20-30 per in-person exam.

Can I change the date of my Exam?

There is a $50 exam transfer fee to transfer your exam date, if changed BEFORE 30 days of the exam date. You cannot submit the registration form more than once. Within the 30 day window, exams must be reordered with the WSET and a larger fee of $200 is incurred. Purchase links and information are found in your Online Course Exam Registration module, as well as your Exam Confirmation emails.

Will I receive a confirmation email?

Yes! Upon exam registration, you will receive a confirmation email from exams@napavalleywineacademy.com with further instructions and information, and subsequent reminders as your exam date approaches.

How is NVWA handling Covid-19 safety protocols while taking the exam?

See policy here which applies to exam procedures.

When will I receive my exam results?

WSET London confirms that your exam results will be released in approximately 3-4 Months after your exam date. All exam results will be emailed to you the day we receive the Gradelist from WSET. Level 3 Pin and Certificate will arrive in 4 weeks after you receive your results.

Are my exam results released yet?

Check the status of your exam below! Release date
June 25, 2023 10:00am Napa Sept. 27, 2023
July 9, 2023, 10:00am Tampa, Florida October 11, 2023
July 23, 2023, 10:00am Napa October 25, 2023
July 30, 2023, 10:00am Las Vegas Nov. 1, 2023
July 30, 2023, 10:00am Nashville Nov. 1, 2023
July 30, 2023, 10:00am Napa Nov. 1, 2023
August 27, 2023, 10:00am Napa Nov. 29, 2023
September 13, 2023 10:00am Napa Dec. 20, 2023
September 17, 2023 10:00am New York/ New Jersey Dec. 27, 2023
October 1, 2023 10:00am Las Vegas Jan. 17, 2024
October 1, 2023 10:00am Denver Jan. 17, 2024
October 22, 2023 10:00am Napa Feb. 7, 2024
November 5, 2023 10:00am New York/ New Jersey Feb. 18, 2024
November 8, 2023 10:00am Napa Feb. 21, 2024
November 12, 2023 10:00am Santa Barbara Feb. 25, 2024
November 12, 2023 10:00am Tampa Feb. 25, 2024
December 3, 2023 10:00am Nashville Mar. 13, 2024
December 6, 2023 10:00am Nashville Mar. 16, 2024

When will my certificate and pin arrive?

The WSET is delayed in producing certificates due to Covid. They will be released 12 weeks or more from the exam date.

I have more questions. How do I contact someone?

As always, you can email support@napavalleywineacademy.com, utilize the chat function on this site, or call us at (855)-513-9738.