Essex Wine School is also the leading provider of WSET courses in Essex. We are proud to partner with the Drinks Trust via their DEVELOP programme, to support those on a low income to join our flagship WSET courses.
Our courses are held locally, with free parking, plus we have a pass rate, across all Levels, that is higher than the international average.
Essex WSET Courses at a glance
WSET Level 1 in Wine: Discover and taste the main grape varieties, plus explore food and wine pairing. 6 wines tasted / 7 hrs tuition / 0 hrs home study / multiple-choice exam.
WSET Level 2 in Wine: Taste a wider range of grapes and wine styles and start exploring the wines regions of the world. 35+ wines tasted / 18 hrs tuition / 14 hrs home study / multiple-choice exam.
WSET Level 3 in Wine: Delve deeper into the world of wines gaining a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Learn how to assess wines accurately, and confidently explain wine style and quality. 60+ wines tasted / 30 hrs tuition / 54 hrs home study / 2 hour exam: multiple-choice & written answer paper + blind-tasting paper. We offer a flexible payment plan to help spread the cost of this course. Please contact us for more details.
We also offer Level 1 in Wine and Level 2 in Wine ONLINE with live tuition via Zoom.
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8 consecutive Tuesday evenings online from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. This beginner-to-intermediate level course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable both for wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.&n...


The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing and an introduction...

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing and an introduction...

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This advanced course takes place over six Saturdays and provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and winemaking, all the main wine appellations and key regions of the world and how to accurately taste and assess wine style and quali...


The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing and an introduction...
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The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in wine or hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing and an introduction...
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