WSET 3 in Wine in English in Paris
Taking the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines means gaining advanced expertise that is internationally recognised.
You will explore in detail the natural and human factors that influence the style, quality, and price of wines, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the world’s major wine regions.
By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and explain the characteristics of the world’s great wines, answer client or partner questions with authority, and make well-informed recommendations suited to a wide range of professional contexts.
Become a true wine expert with the WSET Level 3 Award
Joining the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an opportunity to build solid expertise, recognised worldwide, while enjoying unique moments of discovery, tasting, and connection. This demanding qualification, combining academic rigour with the art of wine appreciation, becomes a milestone in both professional and personal journeys.
- Who it’s for: Professionals already working in the wine world, passionate enthusiasts wishing to deepen their knowledge, and those considering a career change into the sector.
- Expert educators: Recognised experts, both passionate and pedagogical, who make each session dynamic and accessible while maintaining the high standards required for this internationally respected diploma.
- Tasting at the heart of our teaching: Expressive, authentic cuvées that faithfully reflect their terroirs, chosen with care from producers committed to organic and biodynamic practices.
- Small groups: No more than 10 participants, encouraging exchange, conviviality, personalised support, and deeper knowledge retention.
TASTINGS
You taste 75 wines from the greatest wine regions in the world. We carefully select our wines, most of which are made organically or biodynamically.
| Samples tasted: | 75 wines |
| Capacity: | 10 people |
| Duration: | 30 hours |
| Detailed Terms and Conditions: | Learn More |
1490,00 €
Additional information
Who is this training for?
Who is this training for?
This advanced course is ideal for professionals working in the wine industry as well as serious wine enthusiasts.
Objectives and programme
Objectives and programme
Unit 1 • The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling • The key characteristics of the principal: - still wines of the world - sparkling wines of the world - fortified wines of the world Unit 2 • How to taste wines and evaluate quality, identity and price, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
The structure of the course
The structure of the course
The WSET 3 in wine training includes 30 hours of classroom lessons, taught by certified trainers, and 60 hours of personal work. The course takes place over two weeks. It consists of a first 3-day session, followed by a break dedicated to practice and preparation for your WSET test. The second 2-day session ends with your WSET exam. Your WSET teaching materials will be given to you when you register, to allow you to prepare for your session. You will find the essential points covered during the training, as well as tasting grids and self-assessment exercises. We recommend a minimum of 60 hours of personal work in preparation for your training.
Assessment
Assessment
At the end of your session, you will be assessed on the knowledge acquired during a closed book test. To pass unit 1, you will have to answer 50 multiple-choice questions, as well as four short written questions in 2 hours. To pass unit 2, you will be subject to a blind tasting test of two wines, during which you will be asked to describe a wine precisely and to analyse its quality. To get your WSET 3 certificate, you will have to answer 55% of the questions properly for each of the units. The success rate for the exam by Weeno in 2025 is 100% in tasting and 85% in theory. In the event that you fail the exam, it is possible to take it again. The cost of registration for a resit is 170 euros for the theory test and 170 euros for the practical test, 340 euros in total if you have to re-sit both tests.
Prerequisites and accessibility
Prerequisites and accessibility
Having obtained the WSET 2 Award in Wines or being able to prove an equivalent level of knowledge is strongly suggested in order to succeed in this training. You must be 18 years old to register. Excellent comprehension and writing skills in the selected language are also recommended to follow the training. Our trainings are accessible to disabled persons. If you have a disability or require special adaptations that fall within our scope of action, please contact us at [email protected]. We will study together the best possible solution. By registering, you acknowledge having read and accepted our general conditions of sale and internal rules.
Satisfaction rate
Satisfaction rate
Participants gave an overall satisfaction rating of 5/5 in 2025.
How does your "WSET 3 in Wine in English in Paris" training work?
How does your "WSET 3 in Wine in English in Paris" training work?
The textbook is sent to you before the course: it should be studied carefully beforehand, which represents about 60 hours of personal study. We recommend taking Level 2 before Level 3. Thorough preparation before you come to the in-person course is essential to passing your exam. The WSET exam takes place on site, at the end of the course, and lasts 3 hours.
