Frequently Asked Questions

As of March 1, 2025 Wine Scholar Guild has transitioned to digital certificates for all WSG programs.

This means that all students who receive a passing score on an exam marked after February 28, 2025 will automatically receive a digital certificate.

What About Pins? 

Students who receive a passing score on an exam marked after February 28, 2025 will continue to receive a pin, following the existing process, until May 31, 2025.

As of June 1, 2025, students with passing scores will receive instructions on how to purchase a pin directly from WSG if they wish. WSG will no longer be sending pins to your Course Provider after May 31, 2025.

How Do Digital Certificates Work? 

From January 2025, all Berlin Wine School graduates of WSET Level 1 and 2 qualifications will receive their certificates and badges in digital format. 

This change means you will receive your certificates much faster. It provides more flexibility to share your achievements online and add your certificates to LinkedIn or other social media. You will also receive a digital badge to embed into your email signature.

The certificates will be available via the WSET partner Accredible with credentials provided after a successful completion of the course. You’ll have access to your certificate at any time and the access won’t expire.

For the time being, graduates of the WSET Level 3 qualifications will continue to receive printed certificates and physical badges (lapel pins).

Read more about WSET digital certificates here.

We often receive questions on the grading for the various levels of WSET Wine qualifications. This information is available in the Course Specification document for each level, but we thought it would be useful to include it here.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines/Spirits/Sake

The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes.

To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions.

The full specification including the examination criteria is available here.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines/Spirits/Sake

What is your refund policy?

A refund of course fees can be requested if the Berlin Wine School changes a course date or cancels a course due to insufficient enrolments. Please refer to our terms of use for detailed information.

Can I transfer the course to a future date?

All transfer requests must be made in writing or by email to info@berlinwineschool.com before the Berlin Wine School examination registration deadline or at least 3 (three) weeks before the original date for tutorials. Requests received after the registration deadline will be charged the full examination registration fee as detailed in the relevant course level Re-sit/Paid Transfer Examinations booking form.

NO late submissions will be accepted by the Berlin Wine School.Bookings cannot be carried forward to the next academic year.

What if I fall ill or have an emergency during the course?