How does WSET Level 3 in-person WSET course work?Updated a month ago
We currently offer WSET Level 3 Award in Wines in-person courses in Napa, CA. To find the upcoming courses and to enroll, please click on this link: https://napavalleywineacademy.com/products/wset-level-3-award-in-wines-in-person
WSET Level 3 In-person Course
Enrolling in Course: You'll receive a purchase confirmation email within minutes of enrolling in an in-person course.
Course Access: Within 30 minutes of enrolling, you'll get an email titled "Important information: Access Your Course & Study Materials" with a link to access your course at learn.napavalleywineacademy.com Note: You don't need to purchase a wine kit for in-person courses
Study Materials and Shipping: Students receive immediate access to eBook within the online course at learn.napavalleywineacademy.com. You may also purchase a hardcopy book as an add-on on our website
Suggested Pre-Study Time: WSET Level 3 minimum of 50 hours of self-study using the online pre-course and book
What to Bring to In-Person Class: On the day of your in-person class, come prepared with:
- Your study materials (if applicable)
- A valid ID
- Notebook & pencils for notes and the exam
- Lunch is not included at all locations, please refer to the course confirmation email for details
- Questions? Your instructor and Student Support Team is here to help.
Taking the Exam: The official WSET Level 3 exam is at the end of your in-person course. Exam date/time reminders will be sent. If you enrolled within less than 10 days of the course start, please contact [email protected] to schedule your exam.
Exam Grading and Results: Your WSET Level 3 exam is sent to WSET London for grading. Once we receive the grade list from WSET, you’ll receive an email from [email protected] within about 8-12 weeks. Individual grading by hand requires longer processing time from WSET Global.
WSET Level 3 Exam Info
- WSET Level 3 recommended study hours are >86 hours in order to succeed in the exam. The exam is always taken in-person and it has two parts.
- Tasting (30 min) includes two wines for which you need be able to write tasting notes and get 55% of the score to pass.
- Theory (2 hours) includes 50 multiple choice questions and eight SWAs (short written answers) and you need to get 55% score for each part to pass it.
- After passing the exam your results and digital certificate and badge will be sent to you by email within about 8-12 weeks of the exam. WSET Level 3 Certificates and badges are digital for exams taken after August 1st, 2025.
FAQs:
- How is WSET Bootcamp different from WSET Level 3 in-person class?
- All teaching in an in-person class happens in a class room vs. Bootcamp includes field trips to wineries, vineyards, cooperage etc. Please, review our website for further details on Bootcamps.
- All teaching in an in-person class happens in a class room vs. Bootcamp includes field trips to wineries, vineyards, cooperage etc. Please, review our website for further details on Bootcamps.
- How is WSET online course different from in-person course?
- Key differences:
- Online course includes more independent study and less interactive teaching with an instructor as the instruction happens over webinars and instructor feedback to home assignments.
- Online course is valid for 12 months with flexibility to register for an exam within a year for the course start date vs. in-person courses have a fixed exam date at the end of the course.
- Online course wine kits have a limited number of wines to taste vs. in-person courses include a wider variety of wines that are tasted together with the instructor.
- Similarities:
- WSET recommended study hours are the same, regardless of the course format.
- Books are the same in online and in-person courses.
- Key differences:
- Can I skip levels and start from WSET Level 3 if I have prior knowledge?
- Yes, especially if you have industry experience or previous wine education, you might consider starting at a higher level. Please, review the Course Specification to determine the right level for you.