WSET Level 1 in Wines (Online)

The course WSET Level 1 in Wines Online was created for students who prefer a flexible study program. During a 4 week online study program, you will follow exactly the same syllabus as classroom students do, but through a supported and interactive Online Classroom.

Each course has a specific start date and exam date, as well as a registration deadline. You will receive a course calendar with the weekly subjects, background information to read, activities relevant for each subject, tasting assignments (students have to supply their own samples) and quizzes. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions.   

If you prefer to study in the classroom, we recommend you the course WSET Level 1 Award in Wines or WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - you will find them here on Winesday App.

Who it is aimed at ?
Wine lovers wanting to know more about wines within an interactive, structured framework.
For the beginning wine professionals
In which language?
WSET ® Online Classroom courses are only offered in English, but study material and exams can be ordered in English, French, German or Italian.

What you will learn?

Examination WSET Level 1 in Wines Online
To gain the qualification students need to successfully pass a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions. A total mark of 70% or more is required to receive the WSET ®  Level 1 Award in Wines certificate and lapel pin. The certificate is recognized internationally.

Examination date must be scheduled with Transylvania Wine School. It is a 45 minute exam that must take place after the advertised finish date of the course. This examination can be via Remote Invigilation. The students will be monitored using Remote Invigilation technology. Please click here for a video showing how Remote Invigilation works. Further detailed information is available here: Candidate Joining Instructions. When ready to take the exam, we’ll arrange a date and time.

Entry requirements WSET Level 1 in Wines Online
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be 18 years old to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification.

Price: € 220.
Please note that additional charges are applicable for all exam re-sits and non-attendance.
Exam resit : €80

What’s Included in our WSET Level 1 in Wines Online course?

Please note that no tasting samples are included in the cost of this course.  A recommended list of samples you can buy from Romania: recommended list. You can order WSET recommended samples in miniature bottles from here.

International students
International courier costs for your certificate are not included, and they will be covered by you. Before you book a class, check the courier costs to your location from Cluj.

Registration closes 10 days prior to the online course start date. If payment has not been received by this date your registration will be cancelled.

The course takes place between January 23rd 2023 - February 19th 2023. Register here.