Learning Tools

The course is based around a five-week, six-module online programme with educator support available for this time. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. There is a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
The course prepares the student for our qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of revision videos, flash cards and exam tips to help students understand wine label terminology and recognise the styles produced by the main grape varieties in key wine regions.
Students should be advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found here. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

Read further about WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

WSET Online Classroom Demo

WSET Online Classroom FAQ

Course Structure:

• Number of Weeks: 5
• Number of modules: 6
• Total course hours: 30
• Exam: in person at MWM Wine School / online exam

Wine Tasting?

Wine samples are not included in the online course. You can purchase wines according to suggestions “Online Course Equipment List”. You can post tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

Study Pack?

Study pack will be mailed to students in Hong Kong only (mailing fee of HK$50 applies for a hardcopy). For other countries, you will receive the e-version which can be used for 1 year after it is activated.

Course Dates with WSET Online Educator Support

Examinations:

• Students are required to take examinations in our school at
  9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Hong Kong.
• Registration to examinations must be done 10 business dates in advanced
• Online exam is available on request. An additional fee of HK$200 applies.
  • The examination will be completed online through a Remote Invigilation service – you will be given information on how this works once you have enrolled.
  • Please note that all online exams are scheduled in UK time.
  • If you are a student in Mainland China or the UAE, it’s not possible for you to take the exam online due to technological restrictions.
  • Read some information on Remote Invigilation exams.

Equipment Needed?

We recommend that you use a laptop or desktop device and have a reliable internet connection. To sit your exam online you will also need one additional smart device such as a smartphone or tablet.

WSET Online Educator:

All of WSET Online Educators hold the highest qualification WSET offers in their specialist subject. For example, to teach wine qualifications online at any level, they must have our Level 4 Diploma in Wines. To teach our spirits qualifications, they must have the Level 3 Award in Spirits and so on. Many of the educators hold additional qualifications making them experts and leaders in their subjects. These include degrees in viticulture, oenology or business, and diplomas and intensive training in distillation and sake brewing. Several either have achieved or are studying for their Master of Wine accreditation. WSET require their Online Educators
to grade and comment on student feedback tests and assignments at levels 3 and 4. This grading has a dual purpose. For the educator, this assessment allows them to monitor their students’ progress, and by monitoring their students’ successes or weaknesses, adapt their teaching as needed. For WSET, this assessment allows them to monitor the educators’ performance, so they might intercede and offer additional support as required.