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 nternational Wine Center is the U.S. headquarters for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®), the world's premier wine educational organization. International Wine Center students can earn official WSET credentials - Intermediate Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma. All instructors hold the WSET Diploma. WSET programs are the recommended preparatory study for Master of Wine candidates. 2008 Fall Schedule
The Levels The WSET classes are a progression, beginning with Intermediate Certificate, followed by Advanced Certificate, and Diploma. Each level covers the entire world of wine by geographical region—including viticulture, vinification, and appellation labeling laws—and also covers wine-tasting technique. The Advanced Certificate is a strict prerequisite for the Diploma Program. How to Register Advance payment is required for all programs. Register by telephone or FAX with American Express, VISA or MasterCard; call (212) 239-3055, or FAX (212) 239-3051. You may also send a check to International Wine Center (350 7th Ave Suite 1201, New York, NY 10001). As a courtesy to wine businesses, we will invoice those companies that have established credit with us. Refunds
Home Study If you live and work outside of the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut metropolitan area, you may study for all levels through independent home study. Go to the Home Study page for additional information explaining Home Study costs and procedures. If you have questions about Home Study, please call us at International Wine Center, (212) 239-3055. Time of Classes All classes begin at 6 p.m. Intermediate Certificate classes run from 6 to 8 p.m.; Advanced Certificate classes run until 8:30 p.m., and Diploma classes run until 8:30 or 9 p.m., depending on the topic. Make-Up Examination Dates If you are not able to take your Intermediate or Advanced Certificate examination on the scheduled date, you may participate in the next scheduled exam, space permitting (the exam dates are listed in the class schedules); unless you give us 15 Business Days notice that you will not sit the exam on your original date, additional fees apply. If you want to arrange for a private make-up exam at another time, proctor fees apply in addition to any exam fees. Please call or email us for more information. You can refer to the exam dates listed in the class schedule. You must reserve a seat for any regularly-scheduled examination by notifying International Wine Center at least 15 Business Days before the date you plan to take the exam. Examination Schedule Upcoming exam dates for Home Study or Make-up exams. Please call to confirm your participation at least 15 Business Days prior to the exam date: Intermediate Certificate Exams Sept. 23, 2008, 9 a.m. at International Wine Center Sept. 26, 2008, 1 p.m. at International Wine Center Nov. 12, 2008, 10 a.m. at International Wine Center Nov. 17, 2008, 6 p.m. at International Wine Center Nov. 22, 2008, 4 p.m. at International Wine Center Jan. 9, 2008, 4 p.m. at International Wine Center March 12, 6 p.m. at International Wine Center Advanced Certificate Exams Oct. 14, 2008, 10 a.m. at International Wine Center Jan. 15, 2009, 6 p.m. at International Wine Center Jan. 17, 2009, 10 a.m. at International Wine Center Feb. 2, 2009, 10:30 a.m. at International Wine Center Feb. 25, 2009, 6 p.m. at International Wine Center Spirits Certificate Exam October 29, 2008, 6 p.m. at International Wine Center Teaching Assistant Program Opportunities are available for selected individuals to work with and learn from our instructors by serving as teaching assistants in our Intermediate Certificate classes. Teaching assistants help set up, pour wines and clean up. Teaching assistants receive a discounted course rate. These positions, limited in number, are generally filled three months in advance of the course. Admission is on a rolling basis. Selection of teaching assistants is at the discretion of the Director of Operations. An interview is required. For more information, call (212) 239.3055 between 2 and 5 p.m., or email info@internationalwinecenter.com Course Descriptions Spirits Professional Certificate SC 208 The Spirits Professional Certificate is designed to provide a thorough knowledge of spirits and liqueurs. The course covers the history, production and style of spirits of the world: Cognac, Armagnac and other brandies; Scotch, Bourbon and whiskeys; white spirits, including vodka, rum, tequila, gin; and liqueurs and other flavored spirits. Tasting is part of every session. A one-hour examination includes 50 multiple-choice questions and a theoretical tasting note of one spirit or liqueur. Schedule: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29, 2008. Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201. Registration: Registration: $548.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 6:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at the same location as class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on Oct. 29, you can withdraw from the exam without penalty by Oct. 8; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After Oct. 8, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $110.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open for registration. Intermediate Certificate IC 1208 Total Immersion Class is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine, and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world in eight two-hour sessions, followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination on the ninth session. Wine tasting is a part of every class. Successful candidates receive the WSET Intermediate Certificate. Schedule: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM Wednesday, August 20 through Friday, August 22, 2008 Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201. Registration: Registration: $768.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 4:00 to 5:00 PM Friday, August 22, 2008, at the same location as class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on August 22, you can withdraw from the exam without penalty by Friday, August 1; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After August 1, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $110.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open for registration. Intermediate Certificate IC 1808 Class is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine, and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world in eight two-hour sessions, followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination on the ninth session. Wine tasting is a part of every class. Successful candidates receive the WSET Intermediate Certificate. Schedule: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Mondays, Sept. 8 through Nov. 17, 2008. Classes meet 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201. Registration: Registration: $768.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 6:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, Nov. 17, at the same location as class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on Nov. 17, you can withdraw from the exam without penalty by Monday, Oct. 27; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After Oct. 27, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $110.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open for registration. Intermediate Certificate IC 2208 Daytime Class is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine, and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world in eight two-hour sessions, followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination on the ninth session. Wine tasting is a part of every class. Successful candidates receive the WSET Intermediate Certificate. Schedule: 10:00 AM to Noon Wednesdays, Sept. 17 through Nov. 12, 2008. Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201. Registration: Registration: $768.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the same location as class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on Nov. 12, you can withdraw from the exam without penalty by Wednesday, Oct. 22; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After Oct. 22, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $110.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open for registration. Intermediate Certificate IC 2108 Super Saturdays Class is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine, and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world in eight two-hour sessions, followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination on the ninth session. Wine tasting is a part of every class. Successful candidates receive the WSET Intermediate Certificate. Schedule: 10 AM to 5:30 PM Saturdays, Nov. 8 through Nov. 22. Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201. Registration: Registration: $768.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 4 PM Saturday, Nov. 22, following the last class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on Nov. 22, you can withdraw from the exam without penalty by Friday, Oct. 31; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After Oct. 31, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $110.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open for registration. Advanced Certificate AC 608 Total Immersion Coverage of wines and spirits of the world in considerable depth over 15 sessions. The Advanced Certificate is appropriate for those who have gone through the Intermediate Certificate level and have a good foundation of wine knowledge. It is a pre-requisite for the Diploma Course. The examination for the Advanced Certificate includes 50 multiple-choice questions, four short-answer questions and a blind tasting of one wine. Successful candidates receive the WSET Advanced Certificate. Schedule: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29, 2008. Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201 Registration: Registration: $1388.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the same location as class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on August 30, you can withdraw from the exam without penalty by August 8, 2008; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After August 8, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $198.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open Advanced Certificate AC 808 Coverage of wines and spirits of the world in considerable depth over 15 sessions. The Advanced Certificate is appropriate for those who have gone through the Intermediate Certificate level and have a good foundation of wine knowledge. It is a pre-requisite for the Diploma Course. The examination for the Advanced Certificate includes 50 multiple-choice questions, four short-answer questions and a blind tasting of one wine. Successful candidates receive the WSET Advanced Certificate. Schedule: 6:00 to 8:30 PM Thursdays, Sept. 4 through Dec. 18, 2008. Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201 Registration: Registration: $1388.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 6:00 to 8:30 PM Thursday, Jan.15, 2009 at the same location as class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on Jan. 15, you can withdraw from the exam without penalty by Dec. 17, 2008; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After Dec. 17, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $198.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open for registration. Advanced Certificate AC 908 Daytime Coverage of wines and spirits of the world in considerable depth over 15 sessions. The Advanced Certificate is appropriate for those who have gone through the Intermediate Certificate level and have a good foundation of wine knowledge. It is a pre-requisite for the Diploma Course. The examination for the Advanced Certificate includes 50 multiple-choice questions, four short-answer questions and a blind tasting of one wine. Successful candidates receive the WSET Advanced Certificate. Schedule: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Mondays, Sept. 15 through Feb. 2, 2008. Schedule Location: 350 7th Ave (b/w 29th and 30th St), Suite 1201 Registration: Registration: $1388.00, plus $10.00 registration fee and a $10.00 charge for shipping materials via FedEx. NYS sales tax additional. Exam: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at the same location as class. If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on Feb. 2, you can withdraw without penalty by Jan. 12, 2008; please call or email the Center and we will be happy to assist you. After Jan. 12, we will have ordered the examinations and there will be a $198.00 fee to re-schedule your exam. Availability: Open for registration |
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