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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine
If you wish to receive information on this class or any other information from NEWA, please email bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com Course Description A beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. What you'll learn
This qualification has a minimum requirement of six hours of study time, and is accomplished in a one day session, which will include the classroom study time, breaks, and the qualification exam. Assessment The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. 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 - bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com. Traditional / In-person Class Delivery "In-person" or "Traditional" 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 is now offering level 1 and level 2 exams with the option to take exams online, rather than 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. 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 date to complete their exams - either in-person or remotely. |
Please note, cancelling or rescheduling an exam less than 7 days prior to the exam date, will result in rescheduling fee. 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. Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: April 26, 2021 Runs through: May 23, 2021 Deadline to enroll is April 18 In-Person Exam - June 5, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - June 5, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: May 3, 2021 Runs through: May 30, 2021 Deadline to enroll is April 25 In-Person Exam - June 5, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - June 5, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: May 17, 2021 Runs through: June 13, 2021 Deadline to enroll is May 9 In-Person Exam - July 10, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - July10, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: May 31, 2021 Runs through: June 27, 2021 Deadline to enroll is May 23 In-Person Exam - July 10, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - July 10, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: June 7, 2021 Runs through: July 4, 2021 Deadline to enroll is May 30 In-Person Exam - July 10, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - July 10, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: June 21, 2021 Runs through: July 18, 2021 Deadline to enroll is June 13 In-Person Exam - August 7, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - August 7, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: June 28, 2021 Runs through: July 25, 2021 Deadline to enroll is June 20 In-Person Exam - August 7, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - August 7, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: July 5, 2021 Runs through: August 1, 2021 Deadline to enroll is June 27 In-Person Exam - August 7, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - August 7, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: July 19, 2021 Runs through: August 15, 2021 Deadline to enroll is July 11 In-Person Exam - Sept 18, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - Sept 18, 2021 - 9:15am Click below to register for
WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE Session starting: July 26, 2021 Runs through: August 22, 2021 Deadline to enroll is July 18 In-Person Exam - Sept 18, 2021 - 9:15am Online Exam - Sept 18, 2021 - 9:15am |
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