WSET Online exams
This page provides everything you need to know about taking your WSET exam online. You'll find information about technical requirements, exam procedures, identification, scheduling, and what to expect before, during, and after your online exam so you can prepare with confidence.
What to Know about your upcoming exam
Frequently Asked Exam Questions
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Online exams are held the first Sunday of every month at noon (12pm) PST.
If you can’t test on Sundays, private exams can be ordered for an additional fee (but are always held at 12pm.
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Online WSET Level 1 and Level 2 exams must be ordered at least 15 days in advanced. Your exam order is confirmed once you’ve received your exam confirmation email.
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Fewer than 15 days before an exam:
Unfortunately, WSET does not allow for exam order amendments within this window. You can still order a new exam, but will have to pay the exam fee (your first exam fee is covered in your course registration cost).More than 15 days before an exam: There is a $35 administrative fee to amend an existing exam order.
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WSET online exams must be completed within one year of your course end date.
Exam Registration Level 1
If you are registering for a Level 1 exam for the first time, your exam fee is included in your tuition ($0). If you are registering for a second exam, you must select the retake option ($192).
Exam Registration Level 2
If you are registering for a Level 2 online exam for the first time, your exam fee is included in your tuition ($0). If you are registering for an exam for the second time, please select the re-order option ($260).
Exam Registration Level 3
If you are registering for a Level 3 exam for the first time, your exam fees are included in your tuition. If you’re registering for a Level 3 exam for a second time, please use the repeat order option. Note that all Level 3 exams are offered in-person.
Exam Registration Level 4
All Level 4 Diploma Exams are offered in Portland, OR. Exam dates and times are set globally by WSET.