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
Sunday 12 Jul 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2619S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 25 July – Saturday 01 August 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
Wednesday 22 Jul 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2630E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Wednesday 29 July; 05 & 12 August 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 28 Jul 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2638D
Date and time
Friday 31 July 2026
09:00 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 19 Jul 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2701D
Date and time
Monday 03 August 2026
09:00 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 19 Jul 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2701E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Tuesday, 07, 14 & 21 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 28 Jul 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2701S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 08 August – Saturday 15 August 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 02 Aug 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2702D
Date and time
Wednesday 12 August 2026
09:00 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 26 Jul 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2702E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Tuesday, 25 August; 01 & 08 September 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 18 Aug 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2703D
Date and time
Friday 28 August 2026
09:00 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
Wednesday 12 Aug 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2704D
Date and time
Thursday 03 September 2026
09:00 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 17 Aug 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2702S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 05 September – Saturday 12 September 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
Thursday 27 Aug 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2703E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Monday, 07, 14 & 21 September 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 02 Sep 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2705D
Date and time
Monday 14 September 2026
09:00 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
Thursday 27 Aug 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2704E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Thursday 17 & 24 September; 01 October 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
Thursday 10 Sep 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2703S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 26 September – Saturday 03 October 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 13 Sep 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2706D
Date and time
Wednesday 30 September 2026
09:00 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 13 Sep 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2707D
Date and time
Tuesday 06 October 2026
09:00 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
Friday 18 Sep 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2705E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Wednesday 14, 21 & 28 October 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
Thursday 01 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2708D
Date and time
Friday 16 October 2026
09:00 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
Thursday 01 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2706E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Thursday 22 & 29 October; 05 November 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
Thursday 08 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2704S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 24 October – Saturday 31 October 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 18 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2709D
Date and time
Wednesday 28 October 2026
09:00 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 12 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2710D
Date and time
Monday 02 November 2026
09:00 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
Thursday 15 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2707E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Thursday 02, 09 & 16 November 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 25 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2711D
Date and time
Thursday 12 November 2026
09:00 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 26 Oct 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2708E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Tuesday 17 & 24 November; 01 December 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 09 Nov 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2705S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 21 November – Saturday 28 November 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 15 Nov 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2712D
Date and time
Tuesday 24 November 2026
09:00 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
Saturday 07 Nov 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Evening course
Course ID
1WI2709E
Date and time
One evening a week for three weeks
Wednesday 02, 09 & 16 December 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 Nov 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2713D
Date and time
Friday 04 December 2026
09:00 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 17 Nov 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2706S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 05 December – Saturday 12 December 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 29 Nov 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Saturdays
Course ID
1WI2707S
Date and time
Two consecutive Saturdays
Saturday 12 December – Saturday 19 December 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 06 Dec 2026
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Day course
Course ID
1WI2714D
Date and time
Monday 14 December 2026
09:00 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 30 Nov 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!
