WSET Level 4 - Diploma Exam DatesUpdated a month ago
When enrolling for a Diploma course, you get automatically registered for the next available in-person exam in Napa, associated with your course cohort, but it is possible to change your exam date until we place our official exam order with the WSET. If you want to minimize the number of trips to Napa, you can take D1 and D2 exams on the same day, then later in the program, you can also take the D4 and D5 exams on the same day. We don't recommend combining D3 exam with any other exams.
Here is the schedule for exam dates for the different units in the Napa Valley Wine Academy's WSET Level 4 Diploma program:
2026
| Unit | Exam Date | Time of exam |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 11:30-12:30pm |
| D4 - Sparkling | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 1:30-3:00pm |
| D5 - Fortified | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 3:30-5:00pm |
| D6 - Research Assignment | - | Submit by 7/31/26 |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D1 - Wine Production Resit | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D1 - Wine Production | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 11:30 - 12:30 PM |
| D4 - Sparkling | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 1:30-3:00pm |
| D5 - Fortified | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 3:30-5:00pm |
| D3 - Theory (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 11:00-3:20pm |
| D3 - Tasting (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 10:30-2:30pm |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 9:30-11:00am |
2027
| Unit | Exam Date | Time of exam |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 9:30-11am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 11:30-12:30pm |
| D4 - Sparkling | Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 1:30-3:00pm |
| D5 - Fortified | Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 3:30-5:00pm |
| D6 - Research Assignment | Friday, January 29, 2027 | Submit by 1/31/26 |
| D1 - Wine Production | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D1 - Wine Production (resit) | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 11:30-12:30pm |
| D3 - Theory (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | 11:00-3:20pm |
| D3 - Tasting (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | 10:30-2:30pm |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 11:30-12:30pm |
| D4 - Sparkling | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 1:30-3:00pm |
| D5 - Fortified | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 3:30-5:00pm |
| D6 - Research Assignment | Friday, July 30, 2027 | Submit by 7/31/26 |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Sunday, August 1, 2027 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D1 - Wine Production (resit) | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D1 - Wine Production | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 | 11:30 - 12:30 PM |
| D4 - Sparkling | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 | 1:30-3:00pm |
| D5 - Fortified | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 | 3:30-5:00pm |
| D3 - Theory (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Wednesday, October 20, 2027 | 11:00-3:20pm |
| D3 - Tasting (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Thursday, October 21, 2027 | 10:30-2:30pm |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Sunday, December 5, 2027 | 9:30-11:00am |
2028 (second half of 2028 not yet available)
| Unit | Exam Date | Time of exam |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Wednesday, January 19, 2028 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Wednesday, January 19, 2028 | 11:30-12:30pm |
| D4 - Sparkling | Wednesday, January 19, 2028 | 1:30-3:00pm |
| D5 - Fortified | Wednesday, January 19, 2028 | 3:30-5:00pm |
| D6 - Research Assignment | Friday, January 28, 2028 | Submission due by deadline |
| D1 - Wine Production | Wednesday, March 1, 2028 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D1 - Wine Production (resit) | Wednesday, March 1, 2028 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Wednesday, March 1, 2028 | 11:30-12:30pm |
| D3 - Theory (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Tuesday, May 9, 2028 | 11:00-3:20pm |
| D3 - Tasting (part 1 & 2) - Wines of the World | Wednesday, May 10, 2028 | 10:30-2:30pm |
| D1 - Wine Production (no resit) | Wednesday, June 7, 2028 | 9:30-11:00am |
| D2 - Wine Business | Wednesday, June 7, 2028 | 11:30-12:30pm |
| D4 - Sparkling | Wednesday, June 7, 2028 | 1:30-3:00pm |
| D5 - Fortified | Wednesday, June 7, 2028 | 3:30-5:00pm |
| D6 - Research Assignment | Friday, July 28, 2028 | Submission due by deadline |
Need to change your exam date?
To change your exam date or register for a resit exam, please visit your diploma course in the online classroom. In the Welcome section, look for a page called Exam Options. This will guide you through the options to book an exam or resit.
I have taken the Diploma course with other APP, can I take just the exam with NVWA?
Generally, diploma centers are encouraged to let students from other schools to take exams if it is more convenient for the student to sit the exam at a different location. Please, reach out by emailing [email protected] with your preferred exam date and confirm your student’s candidate number, email and birthdate to register for the exam. An exam fee will be payable upon registration.
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