This course is an ideal starting point for wine enthusiasts wanting to get to grips with the basics, or those embarking on a career in wine or hospitality.
In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself feeling much more confident tasting wine, navigating a wine list, buying bottles and pairing wine with food.
This course is suitable for students with little to no wine knowledge who wish to explore, with confidence, the main styles of wine.
The course provides a solid foundation which can be built on further on the Level 2 Award in Wines.
Tutored tasting of nine wines (except online courses)
How to store and serve wine
How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste wine using a globally recognised approach, identify key styles of wine and characteristics of important grape varieties. You’ll also learn the key principles of food and wine pairing and how to apply these to your own food and wine choices.
There is no need to prepare anything before starting your Level 1 Award in Wines course.
However, anyone embarking on a WSET qualification should familiarise themselves with the qualification specification. This document will help you understand what to expect and what you will get out of the course.
Study options
We have four study options available for this course at WSET School London.
Duration: Four weeks self-guided study to be completed around your schedule
Private study: At least three hours a week
Samples: Wines not included. We recommend you taste a minimum of six wines and you‘ll get guidance on what styles to taste
Includes: Access to WSET's Online Classroom for one year, a dedicated online tutor, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
Enhanced features: Revision videos, flash cards and exam tips
Who: Those who need a flexible study option, international students or those far away from our classroom centres
Technology requirements: We recommend that you use a laptop or desktop device and have a reliable internet connection. To sit your exam online you will also need one additional smart device such as a smartphone or tablet
*More information on how online exams work will be shared with you once you enrol. If you are a student in Mainland China or the UAE, it’s not possible for you to take the exam online due to technological restrictions.
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Monday 26 Jan 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2617D
Date and time
Wednesday 28 January 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Tuesday 13 Jan 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2618D
Date and time
Friday 06 February 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 25 Jan 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2609S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 07 February – Saturday 14 February 2026
10:30 AM – 02:00 PM
Format
Saturdays
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 25 Jan 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2614E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Wednesday 11, 18 & 25 February 2026
06:30 – 08:30 PM
Format
Evenings
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2610S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 14 February – Saturday 21 February 2026
10:30 AM – 02:00 PM
Format
Saturdays
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 01 Feb 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2619D
Date and time
Wednesday 18 February 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Tuesday 03 Feb 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2620D
Date and time
Monday 23 February 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 08 Feb 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2615E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Monday 23 February; 02 & 09 March 2026
06:30 – 08:30 PM
Format
Evenings
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 22 Feb 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2621D
Date and time
Thursday 05 March 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 22 Feb 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2616E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Thursday 05, 12 & 19 March 2026
06:30 – 08:30 PM
Format
Evenings
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2611S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 07 March – Saturday 14 March 2026
10:30 AM – 02:00 PM
Format
Saturdays
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 22 Feb 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2622D
Date and time
Friday 13 March 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 01 Mar 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2623D
Date and time
Tuesday 17 March 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Monday 02 Mar 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2617E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Tuesday 17, 24 & 31 March 2026
06:30 – 08:30 PM
Format
Evenings
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Monday 16 Mar 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2612S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 21 March – Saturday 28 March 2026
10:30 AM – 02:00 PM
Format
Saturdays
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 08 Mar 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2618E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Thursday 26 March; 02 & 09 April 2026
06:30 – 08:30 PM
Format
Evenings
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2624D
Date and time
Monday 30 March 2026
09:05 AM - 05:00 PM
Format
Day Release
Location
WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF Show on map
Price
�250
Booking deadline
Sunday 15 Mar 2026
The course was a great introduction to the world of wine. I especially enjoyed the tastings and pairing food with wine. I definitely recommend to everyone interested in wine!
