WSET Guides
Everything you actually need to know about the WSET qualifications, written by people who have sat the exams. Pick a guide below, or start your study plan in the app.
Complete Guide to WSET
What the WSET qualifications are, who runs them, the four wine levels, what each exam looks like, costs, and how to prepare. A practical overview.
Read the guide ›How to Pass WSET
Practical study strategy for WSET Levels 1 to 3. Syllabus mastery, SAT tasting drills, mock papers, common mistakes, and exam-day preparation.
Read the guide ›WSET Exam Cost
What WSET courses and exams actually cost, by level and by country. Retake fees, hidden costs, and the ROI for candidates working in the wine trade.
Read the guide ›WSET Exam Tips
Tactical WSET exam tips. Spaced repetition, blind-tasting drills, time management, and what to do the week of the exam. For Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Read the guide ›WSET Level 1 Guide
A practical guide to WSET Level 1 in wines. Syllabus, exam format, time commitment, cost, how to prepare, and what comes after you pass.
Read the guide ›WSET Level 2 Guide
A candidate's guide to WSET Level 2. Regions, grapes, styles, exam format, pass thresholds, and an eight-week study plan that actually works.
Read the guide ›WSET Level 3 Guide
A full guide to WSET Level 3 in wines. Syllabus, theory and blind-tasting exam format, SAT grid, pass thresholds, and a 16-week study plan.
Read the guide ›WSET Levels Explained
The four WSET wine levels compared side by side. Scope, exam format, cost, time commitment, and which level suits your background and goals.
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