DIPLOMA, WSET level 4 in wines

You must have graduated from WSET® Level 3 in wines, have a good oral and written understanding, and a good English writing ability. WSET recommends a level equivalent to a score of 6.5 on the IELTS© scale or a B2 level.

A test is conducted upon enrolment in the Diploma to better guide you in your choice of training and your learning throughout the program. This test does not determine your enrolment in the WSET Diploma.

WSET Level 4 is open to all types of profiles! While the majority of our students come from the world of wine, we also welcome knowledgeable enthusiasts looking to learn more about their passion. Our groups are diverse in nationality: our 100% English-language training allows you to meet professionals from all over the world!

All professions in the wine and spirits industry are relevant to the Diploma: Wine Merchant, Production Professional, Trade Professional, Service Professional, Influencers, Sales Professional, Winemaker, and Tasting Professional. The WSET Level 4 in wines – Diploma certification will help you better understand wine based on its production method and positioning in the international wine market. With this new knowledge, you can apply for positions that require commercial decision-making, purchasing, or marketing.

If you wish to continue acquiring knowledge, the Diploma is also the gateway to the Master of Wine Institute.

Diploma cohorts at WiSP accommodate up to 25 people from various nationalities.

WiSP closely supports learners at every stage of their learning.

Throughout these two years of training, you will be accompanied by a dedicated contact person from the WiSP team.

From the date of your enrolment as a candidate, WSET gives you 3 years to complete all units of WSET Level 4 – Diploma. The course program takes approximately 20 months, leaving you with a little over a year for any potential retakes and the completion of the research paper.

The training consists of 184 hours, blending in-person and remote learning. You can find the complete training program on this page.

You should allocate about 600 hours of personal study over the two years, at a rate of approximately one hour per day.

If you are taking your Diploma in Paris, there are 2 planned visits: one during Unit 4 on sparkling wines, which takes place in Champagne, organized by the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins de Champagne (CIVC). The second visit is organized by the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bordeaux (CIVB) during the Unit 3 session on Bordeaux wines.

If you are pursuing your Diploma in Bordeaux, 4 visits are planned: the first during Unit 1, organized by the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGCB). The other three are organized during Unit 3, including one by CIVB, during the session on Bordeaux wines.

You will taste more than 250 wines from around the world.

WiSP aims to provide instructors with Master of Wine qualifications who specialize in the field they teach to offer the best learning experience possible to students.

The Diploma consists of 6 exams, for which a minimum of 55% correct answers is required. There are 5 written exams and a 3,000-word research paper. The written exams all have a theoretical component, consisting of open-ended questions; the exams for Units 3, 4, and 5 also include a practical portion with blind wine tasting.

Mock exams are planned for each of the written exams (Units 1 to 5). For Units 1, 2, 4, and 5, they are conducted via video conference. The mock exam for Unit 3 is conducted in person during the final class session.

WiSP achieved a 66% pass rate for the Diploma certification in the 2021/2022 academic year.

All our training programs can be funded based on your status at the time of the request. WSET Level 4 – Diploma can be partially funded by certain operators of skills (OPCO) or by a training insurance fund (FAF). You can find all the details of available funding on this page and by contacting ushere.

You have the option to defer to a later session or ask our team to be placed on a waiting list. For this, contact us here. For this, contact us here.

Yes, it is possible to reschedule or cancel your training in certain cases and under certain conditions. All participation conditions are detailed on each WiSP training enrolment form.

VAT does not apply to professional training, meaning for employed or job-seeking individuals in France. It defaults to students (initial training) and retirees. For our foreign students, VAT does not apply if the training is financed by your company.