Our summer intensive is for those who prefer to complete the full WSET Level 3 syllabus in one focused week rather than spread over several months — ideal if you’re short on time, prefer to study in an immersive format, or simply want to be done before autumn.

Because the course runs across five consecutive full days with the exam immediately following, this format demands significant preparation before the course begins — there is minimal time for independent study during the week itself.

The course is ideal for experienced wine enthusiasts seeking advanced knowledge, professionals working with wine in hospitality, retail or import, aspiring sommeliers and educators, and anyone with WSET Level 2 or equivalent knowledge.

This is a demanding and rewarding format, best suited to those who are motivated, well-organised, and able to commit to thorough pre-course reading — expect long, full days of theory and tasting with little downtime in between.

Course format:

• Number of sessions: 5 consecutive full days
• Dates: Monday 5 July – Friday 9 July 2027
• Home study: substantial reading expected before the course starts — minimal capacity for study during the intensive week itself

Examination:

• When: final day, Friday 9 July 2027
• Duration: 2h30
• Format:
  • Tasting: 30 min – 2 wines
  • Theory: 2 hours – 50 multiple choice questions and short written answer questions
• • A mark of 55% minimum on both part of the exam is required to pass.

WSET Level 3 requires thorough preparation, and with this intensive format that preparation matters more than ever. Before the course starts, you are expected to have read the full course material and be familiar with the content — the five days are built around applying and deepening that knowledge, not learning it from scratch.

Estimated total study time:

• 35 hours classroom teaching
• 50 hours self-study
• 2.5 hours examination

Total: approximately 80 hours

Good preparation significantly increases your chances of success in the final examination.