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WSET L1 Wine

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
  • The main types and styles of wine
  • Common wine grapes and their characteristics
  • How to store and serve wine
  • The principles of food and wine pairing
  • How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
  • Professionally guided tasting of 5 wines

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.
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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.
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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.


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WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE
Session starting:
February 8, 2021
Runs through:
 March 7, 2021
Deadline to enroll is January 31
In-Person Exam - April 3, 2021 - 9:15am
Online Exam - April 3, 2021 - 9:15am
Enroll in WSET L1W Online (Feb 8-March 7)

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WSET Level 1 in Wine - HYBRID Webinar
Session starting:
February 17, 2021
Runs through:
 March 3, 2021
Classes will meet via Zoom on
Wed's - Feb 17, 21, March 3 from 6-8pm

Course Instructor is Julia Menn
Deadline to enroll is February 9
In-Person Exam - March 6, 2021 - 9:15am
Online Exam - March 6, 2021 - 9:15am
Enroll in WSET L1W HYBRID (Feb 17-March 3)

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WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE
Session starting:
February 22, 2021
Runs through:
 March 21, 2021
Deadline to enroll is February 14
In-Person Exam - April 3, 2021 - 9:15am
Online Exam - April 3, 2021 - 9:15am
Enroll in WSET L1W Online (Feb 22, 2021)

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WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE
Session starting:
April 5, 2021
Runs through:
 May 2, 2021
Deadline to enroll is March 28
In-Person Exam - June 5, 2021 - 9:15am
Online Exam - June 5, 2021 - 9:15am
Enroll in WSET L1W Online (April 5, 2021)

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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
Enroll in WSET L1W Online (April 26, 2021)
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