WSET 2 in Japanese Sake in English in Paris

Taking the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake allows you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the sake world on an international scale.
You will explore in detail a wide diversity of sake styles, their ingredients, and their brewing methods, and learn to identify the key factors that influence their character and quality.
By the end of the course, you will be able to identify the main sake styles from across Japan, explain their unique characteristics, and communicate with confidence to clients, partners, or fellow enthusiasts.

Build confidence in your sake knowledge with the WSET Level 2 Award

Joining the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake means acquiring a solid and internationally respected foundation. This structured and enriching qualification opens the door to a deeper understanding of production traditions and styles, preparing you equally for professional excellence and for the enlightened enjoyment of sake.

Who it’s for: Professionals wishing to expand their knowledge and communicate with ease, and enthusiasts eager to develop a solid grasp of sake and tasting.
Specialist educators: Sake specialists combining expertise, passion, and a talent for teaching, who approach every topic with clarity in a learning environment that is demanding yet accessible to everyone.
Tasting at the heart of the qualification: Sakes carefully selected to showcase a wide diversity of styles, ingredients, and brewing traditions, from iconic classics to innovative craft expressions.
Small groups: No more than 10 participants, for an interactive and convivial atmosphere with personalised support, so everyone progresses at their own pace.

TASTINGS

You will taste 30 sakes from the greatest brewing regions in Japan. We carefully select our sakes, most of which are artisanal.

Samples tasted:	30 sake
Capacity:	10 people
Duration:	27 hours
Detailed Terms and Conditions:	Learn More

850,00 €

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From 4 to 5 November 2027 Detailed schedule

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Additional information

Who is this training for?

This course is perfect for those seeking a thorough introduction to the world of sake and its traditions.

Objectives and programme

Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe sake with confidence. • The main ingredients of sake and their production methods • Factors that influence the style of sake • The major sake producing regions in Japan and their specialties • Labelling terms • The rules for storing and serving sake • How to describe a sake using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (Level 2)

The structure of the course

The WSET Level 2 sake training includes 27 hours of study, including 15 hours of classroom lessons, taught by certified trainers. Your educational materials will be given to you when you register, to allow you to prepare for your session and exam. You will find the essential points covered during the training, as well as tasting grids and self-assessment exercises. Personal preparation work is estimated at 12 hours.

Assessment

At the end of your session, you will be assessed on the knowledge acquired during a closed book test. You will need to answer 50 multiple-choice questions in an hour. To get your WSET 2 certificate in sake, you will have to answer 55% of the questions correctly. The success rate for the exam by Weeno in 2025 is 100% (97% received their certification with Merit or Distinction). In the event that you fail the exam, it is possible to take it again. The cost of registration for a re-sit is 140 euros.

Prerequisites and accessibility

This training does not require prior knowledge of sake. You must be 18 years old to register. Excellent comprehension and writing skills in the selected language are also recommended to follow the course. 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

Participants gave an overall satisfaction rating of 5/5 in 2025.

How does your "WSET 2 in Japanese Sake in English in Paris" training work?

The textbook is sent to you before the course: it should be read carefully beforehand, which represents about 12 hours of personal study. The course is a comprehensive introduction, open to all beginners. The WSET exam takes place on site, at the end of the course, and lasts 1 hour.