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.

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Frequently Asked Exam Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • WSET online exams must be completed within one year of your course end date.