WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines

Learn more about the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines program

Diploma Information Session – Fall 2023 Enrollment

Join us for an evening at IWEG on May 31st to learn more about the WSET Diploma in Wines program!

Meet the IWEG team
We are a small but dedicated team at IWEG. Meet the instructors and program administrators that will be your guide and support for the next two years of study!

Learn about the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines program
Our facilitators will tell you everything you need to know about the course delivery, WSET learning expectations, and even future career prospects. Hear from past graduates of the program about their personal experiences.

Ask us anything!
Bring your questions straight to a panel of instructors, course facilitators, and past graduates. We’re here to discuss!

Email diploma@iweg.org to sign up for more information, date announcements and to register.

The 2023-25 in-class program 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.

IWEG Diploma 2023 Assessment Dates

Notes:
Exam dates and times are subject to change at the discretion of WSET Global and IWEG.

Exam results dates are approximate, and results must be processed by IWEG before dissemination. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to diploma@iweg.org.

Frequently Asked Questions for Diploma Candidates

How can I find my WSET candidate number?

You can find your candidate number by:

  1. Logging onto your Thinkific student account profile.
  2. Referencing a grade result letter for an assessment you have taken – your candidate number can be found on the top right corner of the letter.
  3. Logging on to the WSET Global Campus and accessing your student account profile.

Exams:

Can I sit the D4: Sparkling Wine Exam before I sit D1: Wine Production?

Units D1: Wine Production and D2: Wine Business are intended to lay the foundation for subsequent learning in Units D3, D4, D5 and D6. The WSET stipulates that a candidate must sit the D1: Wine Production Exam before sitting any other examinations within the Diploma Program.

What do I need to bring to an exam?

You are required to bring:

  • Photo ID or you will not be permitted to write.
  • Glassware and a spittoon for exams D4, D5 and D3.
  • Your 8 digit WSET candidate number. To find this, log in to your IWEG student profile, or refer to previous WSET grade letter results.
  • Please bring pens/pencils/erasers etc. for the exam.

Please avoid wearing fragrances.

What happens if I am ill on the exam date, or something has kept me from adequately preparing for the examination and it’s past the registration deadline?

If due to illness or extenuating circumstances directly before or on the examination date you are unable to attend, you will have to fill out a Deferral of Assessment Form to be submitted for approval by the WSET Exams Team. If the WSET approves your application, you will be granted a credit to retake the exam at a later date.

You must contact the Diploma Manager by email regarding your situation as soon as possible in order to process this application. Any application received 7 working days after the assessment date will not be considered by WSET.

What is a passing grade for an exam?

The passing grade for each exam is 55%.

What happens if I fail an exam?

You can retake an assessment as many times as necessary to obtain a successful grade. You will have to pay to register to retake the examination. Please contact the Diploma Manager to register you for the next available assessment cycle.

When do I get to know my exam grade result?

Grade results take around 12-14 weeks to be processed by WSET UK after the assessment date. You will be contacted by email by the Diploma Manager when the results become available.

Graduation:

I’ve successfully completed all my unit exams – when do I officially graduate?

Congratulations! IWEG will be contacted by the WSET to confirm your successful completion of the Diploma Program, after which we will be sent your certificate and pin within 50 days to mail directly to you. Please confirm with the Diploma Manager your most current mailing address.

When is my graduation ceremony?

If you completed your last examination by July of the current year, you will be invited to the Diploma Graduation Ceremony by the WSET for the following year. The WSET Graduation Team will contact you directly to invite you to the ceremony in London, UK (offered both in-person and virtually). If you have any questions, please contact graduation@wsetglobal.com.

Still have questions?

Do not hesitate to contact the Diploma Manager at diploma@iweg.org.