RSVP: Explore the Diversity of Ontario Rosé

Explore the diversity of Ontario rosé! Passionate winemakers are experimenting and producing a wide range of top-quality rosé in Ontario. Discover the various styles of Ontario rosé with IWEG Education Director, Christopher Waters and join us for a tasting that showcases how grape, place, and even vintage play a role in shaping the flavours we find in the glass.

Extended Offer

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To commemorate 10 years at our current downtown 211 Yonge Street campus, IWEG is offering a special promotion of early bird rates for the first 50 new registrants for:

  • Summer and fall in-class WSET and Wine Scholar Guild courses 
  • June and July WSET online courses

Use the code early23 at checkout to receive 10 per cent off eligible courses!

This special offer is effective June 22nd and has been extended until June 30th, 2023. The promotion is not retroactive to existing registrations prior to this date.

WSET Diploma in-class and online courses are not included in this offer.

Join the WSET Diploma Class of 2025

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The market-leading WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines qualification provides expert level knowledge and develops key analytical skills for success in the global wine business. Perfect for both the trade professional and the serious enthusiast, the course will arm you with specialist-level skills and experience, plus international recognition as an expert in the field of wine.

Holders of the Diploma will be able to identify characteristics of the principal wines of the world, make informed assessments of a product’s quality and value, and identify appropriate opportunities for the products within a given market. 

Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to underpin the job requirements in such roles as Food & Beverage Manager, Wine Buyer or Sales Executive.

The Diploma fulfills the prerequisite for the wine qualification requirement for entry to the Master of Wine (MW) program.

To enroll in the Diploma, you must have successfully completed the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (previously known as the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits or WSET Advanced Certificate). If your first language is not English, you are strongly recommended to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or be able to demonstrate an equivalent ability level.

The 2023-25 in-class program in Toronto will start on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501. Learn more.

The 2023-25 online program will start on Monday, October 2nd, 2023. Learn more.

The IWEG experience

As the leading organization in wine, spirits and sake education in Canada, IWEG has offered the WSET Level 4 Diploma since 1988.

Our Diploma graduates over the years have gone on to become vital members of the wine and spirits industry in Canada and worldwide. IWEG holds the record for having the largest amount of Diploma graduates in Canada!

IWEG has been offering Diploma studies for longer than any institute outside of the WSET School in London, which means we enjoy a long history of student success. Our passionate and highly qualified Diploma educators, who come from different fields within the trade, provide on-going support to help you master the analytical tasting skills and supplemental theoretical knowledge necessary to succeed.

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Ben

I was looking to re-enter the wine industry. The Diploma offered an unparalleled opportunity to gain expertise (and credibility) in the myriad aspects of wine that I had learned as an enthusiastic amateur.

I represent a high turnover portfolio of wines (with about 200 wines and 30 brand new skus every week) at Bossanova Wine & Beer (a bar and bottle shop on Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto). The Diploma has provided me with critical knowledge and confidence to help inform our customers and their enjoyment of exceptional wines.

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Lidija

I pursued the WSET Diploma because I love learning about wine, from grape growing to production to marketing and sales. Although I had completed the Winery and Viticulture Technician Program at Niagara College and worked in a winery, I knew the Diploma would provide a deeper more global perspective.

In particular, familiarization with the major wine grapes through study and tasting has enormously helped me gain confidence in writing about wine. My goal is to write articles not only for my personal blog (divinevines.wordpress.com) but be published in a variety of industry related media. To that end the DipWSET is a gold standard recognized internationally.

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Stephanie

The WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits gave me the inspiration to transition my career away from working as a sommelier on the floor of a restaurant to a role more focused on the business side of wine, which lead me into my dream role working with wineries around the world.

The Spirit of Inclusion Initiative Scholarships 

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IWEG is pleased to partner with the LCBO on The Spirit of Inclusion Initiative, a program designed to create opportunities for diverse women to enter, advance and thrive in the beverage alcohol industry. Scholarships currently available include WSET Level 1 Award in Sake and WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.  Learn more about the program and how you can apply for a scholarship.

What is Poitín? 

Within the name of this traditional Irish spirit lies a clue to its origins. Since the 15th century, Irish farmers would often retain a portion of their crop to ferment and distil. Interested in learning more? Read on about this secretive spirit.