WSET School
Trusted drinks courses, globally
WSET School is our flagship course provider, a place where learning comes alive through expert teaching, exceptional tasting samples and a welcoming community.
For over 50 years, we’ve helped people build confidence and deepen their understanding of the drinks world. Many of the industry’s most respected voices began their journeys with us.
We offer flexible study options, from evening and weekend classes to online learning, so you can study in a way that fits you. You’ll also be taught by world-class educators and have access to a carefully selected range of fascinating taste samples.
Whether you’re here to progress professionally or explore a personal passion, we’re here to help you seek more.
Exceptional educators
Our teaching faculty is one of our greatest assets. They’re knowledgeable, passionate, engaging and most all, they share a commitment to delivering WSET courses and tasting to the highest educational standards.
All our wine educators hold the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and several of them are Masters of Wine. Our beer, sake, spirits and wine educators are leading authorities in their fields.
Flexible study options
We know that everyone has different demands on their time, so we offer the widest range of study options designed to fit around your schedule. We’re open six days a week and you can choose from weekday, evening and weekend classroom courses, as well as online learning.
Incredible tasting samples
All our courses involve learning through tasting, and every beer, sake, spirit and wine we select has a story to tell and something to teach you. Our buying team work hard to ensure that every sample is ideal for the tasting in question.
You’ll have the chance to taste a broad range, from household names to rare and outstanding examples.
Excellent results
We focus on delivering industry-leading learning experiences, and we’re proud of the excellent results that our hard-working students achieve. A significant number of them go on to win prizes and scholarships for their accomplishments at WSET’s annual Awards & Graduation Ceremony.
OUR LOCATION
Address
WSET School, International Wine and Spirit Centre, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
Tel: +44 (0)20 7089 3841
Public transport
We are located within easy walking distance of London Bridge and Borough stations, as well as being close to a number of bus routes. The closest stations:
London Bridge (Northern & Jubilee lines, and Overground), 650m
Borough (Northern line), 1km
Tower Hill (Circle and District lines), 1.5km
LEARNING SUPPORT
- Online: Whether you choose to pursue your qualification in the classroom or online, all WSET School students from WSET Level 2 and upwards receive access to our custom-built learning platform, which provides guidance and extra learning resources throughout your studies.
- In-class: Alongside your tuition, we also provide mock exams and in-class feedback tests to help monitor your progress.
- Between classes: Should you have any questions between classes, you’ll be in direct contact with a dedicated course programme manager as well as our Student Services and Online Classroom teams.
ACCESSIBILITY
We’ve taken steps to make our facilities suitable to those with access or learning requirements and we do our upmost to ensure that our courses are accessible to all.
We encourage anyone to get in touch with us to find out how we can make beer, sake, spirits and wine education work for you.
Exclusive offers on local and industry partners
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
OUR STUDENT DEALS CARD
Every WSET School London student studying a WSET qualification with us receives a Student Deals Card on their first day which remains valid for the rest of that academic year. Discounts include:
- Food and drink in the London Bridge area
- Local hotels (a list of these can be requested on booking)
- Opportunities to visit nearby vineyards and distilleries
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
A diverse community of students
One of the biggest benefits to studying at WSET School is the people you’ll meet. Our students are a diverse mix of professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world. We love that so many people decide to travel to London to study here at WSET’s flagship school.
All our courses and tastings are delivered in an inclusive, open, and unpretentious environment. Many of our students form lifelong bonds with one another, brought together by a shared experience and a mutual passion for the subject.
British Accreditation Council (BAC) accredited
We’re accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) for Independent Further and Higher Education as a short course provider, BAC is internationally recognised is the UK’s principle accrediting body in the independent further and higher education sector.
We were very happy to receive exceptional feedback from our most recent BAC inspection. This regular check on our course delivery, covering everything from the learning environment to the teaching quality, means that we stay at the top of our game and are constantly improving.