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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 [email protected] 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 digital certificate and badge. What you'll learn
This qualification has a minimum requirement of six hours of total study time. New England Wine Academy offers this course in three format options, which are described below: Online (our most common format, hybrid, and in-person. 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. The exam can be taken in-person or online. See below for full description of each. Please note We currently operate primarily out of Worldwide Wines & Spirits in Southington, CT for exams, workshops, and any in-person classes open to the public. Be aware that this is the location of the in-person 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. Our satellite locations are simply places we rent space from and will not necessarily have answers to questions concerning NEWA. 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. Students will have access to the Canvas platform for one year from the start of their class. 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 exams in-person or online. 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 1 Award in Wine - Course Specification |
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. Please note, as of Feb 2025, all Level 1 and Level 2 students successfully completing their qualification, will receive a digital certificate and badge, instead of the traditional paper certificate and pin. Paper certificates and lapel pins can be ordered for an additional fee. Wine 1 IN-PERSON Course dates are outlined below.
Please pay attention to course enrollment deadlines, which are highlighted in red as well as exam dates and times. We currently do not have any in-person Level 1 Wine courses on the calendar.
Wine 1 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. Jan 5, 2026 > Feb 1, 2026
Deadline to enroll is Dec 21 In-Person Exam - March 7, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - Feb 7, 2026 - 9:30am Jan19, 2026 > Feb 15, 2026 Deadline to enroll is Jan 11 In-Person Exam - March 7, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - March 7, 2026 - 9:30am Feb 2, 2026 > March 1, 2026 Deadline to enroll is Jan 25 In-Person Exam - March 7, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - March 7, 2026 - 9:30am Feb 16, 2026 > March 15, 2026 Deadline to enroll is Feb 8 In-Person Exam - April 4, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - April 4, 2026 - 9:30am March 2, 2026 > March 29, 2026 Deadline to enroll is Feb 22 In-Person Exam - April 4, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - April 4, 2026 - 9:30am March 16, 2026 > April 12, 2026 Deadline to enroll is March 8 In-Person Exam - June 6, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - May 2, 2026 - 9:30am March 30, 2026 > April 26, 2026 Deadline to enroll is March 22 In-Person Exam - June 6, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - May 2, 2026 - 9:30am April 13, 2026 > May 5, 2026 Deadline to enroll is April 5 In-Person Exam - June 6, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - June 6, 2026 - 9:30am April 27, 2026 > May 24, 2026 Deadline to enroll is April 19 In-Person Exam - June 6, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - June 6, 2026 - 9:30am May 11, 2026 > June 7, 2026 Deadline to enroll is May 3 In-Person Exam - July 11, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - July 11, 2026 - 9:30am May 25, 2026 > June 21, 2026 Deadline to enroll is May 17 In-Person Exam - July 11, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - July 11, 2026 - 9:30am June 8, 2026 > July 5, 2026 Deadline to enroll is May 31 In-Person Exam - July 11, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - July 11, 2026 - 9:30am June 22, 2026 > July 19, 2026 Deadline to enroll is June 14 In-Person Exam - September 12, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - August 1, 2026 - 9:30am July 6, 2026 > August 2, 2026 Deadline to enroll is June 28 In-Person Exam - September 12, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - September 12, 2026 - 9:30am July 20, 2026 > August 16, 2026 Deadline to enroll is July 12 In-Person Exam - September 12, 2026 - 9:15am Online Exam - September 12, 2026 - 9:30am In-person and Online exam dates are flexible, but you must inform us at the time of enrollment in a class of any changes required or requested 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 before committing to the class. Info is found in the link to the left under Exam description. |
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