Prices for our Wine Classes
WSET Foundation (Level 1) Course Prices
All-inclusive price for the Foundation Level 1 Award Course:
- $198 if paid four weeks in advance
- $228 if paid two weeks in advance
- $248 within two weeks of the start of the class
WSET Intermediate (Level 2) Course Prices
All-inclusive price for the Intermediate Level 2 Award Course:
- $598 if paid four weeks in advance
- $648 if paid two weeks in advance
- $698 within two weeks of the start of the class
Intermediate Level 2 Award Course Home Study: $248
Intermediate Level 2 Award Online Course: $398
WSET Advanced (Level 3) Course Prices
All-inclusive price for the Advanced Level 3 Award Course:
- $928 if paid four weeks in advance
- $998 if paid two weeks in advance
- $1098 within two weeks of the start of the class
Advanced Level 3 Award Course Home Study: $398
Beginning fall, 2012 we plan to make our classes available by two-way video.
Advanced Level 3 Award Online Course: $798
Online class participants will also be able to participate in our live classes via two-way video.
WSET Diploma (Level 4) Course Prices
Please note that while these prices are not inexpensive, they are similar to the prices charged by all Diploma Approved Programme Providers throughout the U.S. and reflect prices for many materials that originate in the UK priced in pounds sterling, whose exchange rate with the dollar now is approaching 1:2. (It was 1:1.25 just a couple of years ago.)
We are committed to helping our students afford the Diploma and will be very flexible with extended payment options and other approaches. If you have managed to pass the very challenging Advanced (Level 3 Award) Exam and want to go on to earn the Diploma, please call us-- we will work with you to make this possible.
- Unit 1 and Unit 2 classes: $1336 includes
- all materials and Unit 2 exam fees
- 3-year registration fee
- 3-year IWS membership ($750 value)
- Unit 1 and Unit 2 home study: $698 includes all of the above except the classes and glasses. Unit 1 and 2 classes are also available by two-way video.
- Unit 2 online course: $998 includes 3 year Diploma enrollment
- Unit 1 online course: $610
- Unit 1 assessments (for both in-class and home-study students)
- $180 for coursework assignments
- $180 for the Unit 1 exam
- Unit 3 classes: $2498
includes
- 20 classes covering all of the world's light wine regions, and featuring all 120+ wine categories suggested in preparation for the Unit 3 tasting exam
- the practice exam
- all study materials and exam fees
- Unit 3 home study: $1038 includes all of the above except the classes and glasses. Unit 3 classes are also available by two-way video.
- Unit 3 online course: $1868
- Unit 4 classes: $398 includes
- classes covering all recommended spirits
- the practice exam
- all study materials and exam fees
- Unit 4 home study: $298 includes all of the above except the classes and glasses; also includes access to two-way video broadcasts of our classes.
- Unit 4 online course: $548
- Unit 5 classes: $378 includes
- classes covering all recommended sparkling wines
- the practice exam
- all study materials and exam fees
- Unit 5 home study: $278 includes all of the above except the classes and glasses; also includes access to two-way video broadcasts of our classes.
- Unit 5 online course: $498
- Unit 6 classes: $378 includes
- classes covering all recommended fortified wines
- the practice exam
- all study materials and exam fees
- Unit 6 home study: $278 includes all of the above except the classes and glasses; also includes access to two-way video broadcasts of our classes.
- Unit 6 online course: $498
- Practice Exams: No additional charge for students enrolled via phillywine.com (in-class or home study), or $100 per exam for students enrolled via any other WSET Centre.
- Optional WSET Mentor
program (DAPS):
- $20 for an online Unit 2 practice exam
- $200 for Unit 3 mentoring only
- $50 per Unit for mentoring on Units 4, 5, or 6
WSET Exam Prices
The enrollment fees for each of our WSET classes and home study packages generally include the cost of sitting that course's respective exam once. Note, however, that the Diploma Unit 1 & 2 course price includes only the cost of the Unit 2 exam. The prices listed below generally apply only if you need to make additional attempts to pass an exam or part of an exam*.
- Intermediate Course Exam: $95
- Advanced Course Exam: $135 for the entire exam
or
- $95 for the theory part only*
- $55 for the tasting part only*
- Unit 1 assessments (for both in-class and home-study students)
- $180 for coursework assignments
- $180 for the Unit 1 exam
- Diploma Unit 2 Exam: $150
- Diploma Unit 3 Exam: $650 for all tests
or
- $450 for the tasting test only*
- $225 for the theory test only*
- Diploma Unit 4, 5, and 6 Exams: $220 each
*Note: Partial exams are only available if you have already passed one part of the exam.
Prices for Non-WSET Classes and Tastings
For classes taught by Phillywine instructors at local universities, such as the Restaurant School or Temple University Fort Washington, you should consult the relevant institution for information about enrollment and pricing.
Prices for these and other classes, as well as for wine tastings, are generally announced via our free e-mail newsletter. E-mail us to subscribe.