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Frank Smulders MW

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Biography

Frank is a leading WSET trainer in the European wine training landscape. He started in the wine business in 1985 in the Netherlands. For the next 35 years he worked in various positions in the commercial sector: sales, marketing, purchasing and general management.
In 1992 he obtained the title of Master of Wine, which opened the door to the teaching of the WSET Diploma, which he has continued to do since 1994. It was he who introduced the WSET courses in the Netherlands in 2001. He now intervenes in 15 countries in Europe on various subjects. However, his specialty is Spain, which he loves and visits regularly. Frank is also a certified trainer of Spanish Wine Scholar courses.
Outside of teaching Frank is working as a consultant with estates in Austria and Spain. He also manages the wine department of an important chain of wine shops in Russia (O’Key). He is a popular speaker at international events, seminars and trade shows.

Training provided

WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines

Wine Qualifications

650.00€

Success Rate

66 % (year 2022-23)

Tuition Fees

From 3 600€

Delivery Mode

Blended learning

Level

Expert

Entry Requirements

WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and IELTS score of 6.5 or above

Duration

23 days of training (184 hours) including 1.5 days of distance learning (12h30)

Sensory Training

250+ tasting samples

Langue

English only

Self-Study Time

600 hours

Campuses

Paris / Bordeaux

Examination

Six units to be validated.Open-question theoretical tests and sensory tasting tests. Writing a 3000-word independent research assignment (resit exam: available).

Registration deadline

15 days before the course begins

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"The French Wine Scholar is by far the most advanced training course on French wine. A very good complement to the WSET. WiSP offers real support throughout the course, which allowed me to be much more serene on exam day."

"The trainers are present throughout this training, we are never left in uncertainty and always have additional information ... thank you Matthias".

"Working with the WiSP team is very motivating, and the premises are 100% suitable. The good humor, in addition to their advice allow us to spend a very pleasant time. A teacher, Annabelle, who is passionate and curious. Thank you WiSP!"

"It's a great discovery of spirits from around the world that takes us on a journey via tasting thanks to a good, open-minded trainer who has travelled a lot and selected good samples for teaching."