How to cancel, transfer or reschedule missed or failed WSET Exam?Updated 4 days ago
Introduction: Navigating the process of canceling or transferring your Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) examination date is crucial for candidates. This article provides clear guidelines on how to handle such situations effectively.
1. Transferring your Exam Date:
- Go to your WSET online course, select “Course Welcome” on the left side menu
- Select “Exam Registration”
- Follow the instructions for registering, transferring or reordering your exam
2. Cancellation and Transfer Policies:
A. Over 30 Days Notice:
- Applicable Levels: WSET Level 1, 2, or 3 exams.
- Rescheduling Fee: A $50 fee is required to transfer the exam date.
B. Less Than 30 Days Notice:
- Rescheduling Fees:
- WSET Level 1 Exam: $150 reorder fee
- WSET Level 2 Exam: $220.00 reorder fee
- WSET Level 3 Exam: $280.00 reorder fee (Theory only $170)
3. Re-sit Policies for Failed Exams:
- Eligibility: If you do not pass your exam on the first attempt, you are eligible to re-sit the exam. You do not need to retake the course.
- Re-sit Fees:
- WSET Level 1 Exam: $150 reorder fee
- WSET Level 2 Exam: $220.00 reorder fee
- WSET Level 3 Exam: $280.00 reorder fee (Theory only $170, Tasting only $110)
Conclusion: Understanding these policies helps ensure that you can manage your WSET exam schedule effectively, whether you need to cancel, transfer, or re-sit an exam. Make sure to provide timely notification to the Exam Officer to minimize additional costs and rearrange your examination schedule as needed.
FAQs:
- Do I need to retake my WSET Level 3 course if I don't pass the exam?
- No, you don't need to retake your course, you would only need to reorder your exam. If you have taken the WSET Level 3 course with another school than NVWA but would like to resit the exam with NVWA, please ask the previous school to send an email confirming your course date, exam date, result and candidate number to [email protected].
- No, you don't need to retake your course, you would only need to reorder your exam. If you have taken the WSET Level 3 course with another school than NVWA but would like to resit the exam with NVWA, please ask the previous school to send an email confirming your course date, exam date, result and candidate number to [email protected].
- Can I re-sit my exam if I don’t pass on the first try?
- Yes, you can re-sit the exam as many times as you like. There are specific fees depending on the level and sections of the exam you need to re-take. On WSET Level 3; if you pass one part of the exam e.g. Tasting, you will only need to Resit Theory. There is no deadline for the Exam Resit and you don't need to retake your course.
- Yes, you can re-sit the exam as many times as you like. There are specific fees depending on the level and sections of the exam you need to re-take. On WSET Level 3; if you pass one part of the exam e.g. Tasting, you will only need to Resit Theory. There is no deadline for the Exam Resit and you don't need to retake your course.