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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wine
If you wish to receive information on this class or any other information from NEWA, please email [email protected] WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence. You do not need to take Level 1 Award in Wine to take the Level 2. Anyone with an interest in wine can begin at Level 2 and enjoy a full wine education experience. What you'll learn How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT) How environmental factors, grape-growing, wine-making and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
The style and quality of wines:
How grape varieties and wine-making processes influence key styles of:
Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine. Principles of food and wine pairing. You will be guided through the tasting of more than 40 wines as part of this qualification study. New England Wine Academy also provides access to additional study material to ensure you have a full and rewarding study experience. This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of total study time. New England Wine Academy may offer this course in the following formats: Online (our most common format), in-person, or hybrid (usually reserved for industry and corporate clients). Format descriptions are listed below, but the two most commonly formats are generally broken down in the following time frames: In-person Classes
A one-hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions. On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo. This qualification is Ofqual regulated. Please note Thomas Hooker Brewery is the location of the classes/exams, but classes are hosted by New England Wine Academy, which is a WSET Approved Program Provider and is solely responsible for all questions and bookings. For inquiries, please contact - [email protected]. In-person Class Delivery "In-person" is defined as classes that are held in the classroom and under a traditional classroom setting. The minimum attendance to run a session is 8 students. If this minimum is not met - New England Wine Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone the session and refund all tuition payments. Hybrid Class Delivery "Hybrid" is defined as classes that are held over a virtual meeting platform, such as Zoom, by a designated instructor. These courses will have a specific start and end dates, with set times for the delivery of class sessions. Generally speaking, there are no limits to student attendance, but New England Wine Academy does reserve the right to cancel or postpone a course if at least a minimum attendance is not met. Online Class Delivery "Online" is defined as classes that are administered via remote learning platforms, and are generally held with no set class times or live instructor. WSET Online classes are conducted using the Canvas platform, and there is no minimum student level. Students book through New England Wine Academy, follow the online sessions at their own pace, and take their exam with New England Wine Academy on the assigned dates. There is a WSET approved instructor assigned to each session, and this instructor will give feedback on quizzes, tasting notes, etc. The material for online classes is exactly the same as for in-person classes, but the administration of that material is delivered via an online platform and is available to students for a year after the class start date. You can study at your own pace over the course period, with no set dates/times for classwork, but rather a combination of weekly assignments and feedback from instructors to compliment the coursework. EXAMS WSET offers level 1 and level 2 exams with the option to take the exams online or in-person. When you check out for a class enrollment, you will be asked to make a selection as to the exam setting you wish to pursue. There is a small additional charge for the remote invigilation process as there is an additional third-party system used for control and validation purposes. Please follow this link to review the Candidate Remote Invigilation document prior to making a final decision. Students taking a Remote Invigilation exam (online) must be aware that they will receive multiple advance emails with instruction on how to perform a systems check, as well as the link to the exam. Students must review the system check procedure and make NEWA and/or WSET aware of any issues that may prevent them from taking an RI exam on the specified day. Failure to do this may result in an inability to sit the exam on the scheduled date, and could result in a forfeiture of the exam fee. WSET does provide a comprehensive Remote Invigilation Guide, which can be reviewed here. Although it is highly recommended that candidates take their exams on the assigned course date, from time to time life happens. Candidates do have up to 1 year from the course start date to complete their exams - either in-person or remotely. Please review all of the terms and conditions found at the bottom of this page, and ask any questions before enrolling. By enrolling in a class you acknowledge and accept all policies, terms, and dates associate with your course. Please click here to view the complete WSET Level 2 Award in Wine - Course Specification |
Wine 2 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Please pay attention to course enrollment deadlines, which are highlighted in red as well as exam dates and times. Oct 14, 2024 > Nov 17, 2024
Deadline to enroll is Oct 6 Online Exam - Dec 7, 2024 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Dec 7, 2024 - 10:15am (Hartford) Oct 28, 2024 > Dec 1, 2024 Deadline to enroll is Oct 20 Online Exam - Dec 7, 2024 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Dec 7, 2024 - 10:15am (Hartford) Nov 11, 2024 > Dec 15, 2024 Deadline to enroll is Nov 3 Online Exam - Jan 11, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jan 11, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Nov 25, 2024 > Dec 29, 2024 Deadline to enroll is Nov 17 Online Exam - Jan 11, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jan 11, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Dec 9, 2024 > Jan 12, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Dec 1 Online Exam - Feb 1, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Mar 1, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Jan 6, 2025 > Feb 9, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Dec 15 Online Exam - Mar 1, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Mar 1, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Jan 20, 2025 > Feb 23, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Jan 12 Online Exam - Mar 1, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Mar 1, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Feb 3, 2025 > Mar 9, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Jan 26 Online Exam - Apr 5, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Apr 5, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Feb 17, 2025 > Mar 23, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Feb 9 Online Exam - Apr 5, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Apr 5, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Mar 3, 2025 > Apr 6, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Feb 23 Online Exam - May 3, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Mar 17, 2025 > Apr 20, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Mar 9 Online Exam - May 3, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Mar 31, 2025 > May 4, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Mar 23 Online Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Apr 14, 2025 > May 18, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Apr 6 Online Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Apr 28, 2025 > Jun 1, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Apr 20 Online Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jun 7, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) May 12, 2025 > Jun 15, 2025 Deadline to enroll is May 4 Online Exam - Jul 12, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jul 12, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) May 26, 2025 > Jun 29, 2025 Deadline to enroll is May 18 Online Exam - Jul 12, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Jul 12, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Jun 9, 2025 > Jul 13, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Jun 1 Online Exam - Aug 2, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Sep 6, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Jun 23, 2025 > Jul 27, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Jun 15 Online Exam - Aug 2, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Sep 6, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Jul 7, 2025 > Aug 10, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Jun 29 Online Exam - Sep 6, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Sep 6, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) Jul 21, 2025 > Aug 24, 2025 Deadline to enroll is Jul 13 Online Exam - Sep 6, 2025 - 10:30am (ET) In-person Exam - Sep 6, 2025 - 10:15am (Hartford) In-Person and Online exam dates are flexible, but you must inform us at the time of enrollment of a class of any changes required for exam dates. Late notices of changes will result in additional fees and/or a complete resit purchase, depending on the notice period. Students taking the online exam should review the technical requirements prior to committing to the class. Info is found in link to the left under Exam description. Please note, cancelling or rescheduling an exam once your class has commenced, will result in a $35 administrative charge.
Cancelling or rescheduling an exam within 16 working days of the exam date will result in the $35 administrative fee plus a new exam fee (this is the same as the re-sit fee for your respective class and exam type). We apologize for this inconvenience but WSET is fairly strict with its registration deadlines and these time frames are out of our control. We work with our students to ensure they are aware of all dates, but please mark your calendars with all relevant dates/times. Let us know as early as possible if you are unable to make and exam for any reason. If you book a class past the registration deadline, you will be placed in the next available class. |
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