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The Wine and Spirit Education Trust's courses are now available in 55 countries!

Over 35,540 students, in 55 countries and 17 languages sat WSET® examinations in the year 2010/2011. An organisation with educational charity status, the WSET® is the only wine and spirit educational entity approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the UK government's regulator for educationwsetlogo. We are currently accredited by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust to offer all courses up to the Diploma level.

We are currently not eligible to offer the Diploma course, but aim to offer it in the near future.


SVEB_text_cmykOur policy of small classes with a maximum of 12 to 15 students per class is supported by keeping ourselves up-to-date with developments on the international as well as the Swiss Further Education scene and the policies of the Swiss government. In order to support us in this process, we are members of the Swiss Federation of Adult Learning (FSEA) since 2009.

 

latest news & developments

  • New law on allergens displayed on wine bottles in Canada

    Change to the allergen declaration in Canada

    As of the 1st of August 2012, all wines from the 2012 harvest will need to include a declaration for allergens which will also include albumin, lactose and fish is obligatory for all wines where these components are still present at bottling. Usually the wine is allergen free after filtration.

    The wines from the 2011 harvest are excluded from this requirement until all stocks have been sold. SO2 content is a requirement for contents over 10 ppm.


  • L'école du vin SàRL is recruiting!

    We are pleased to announce that we are now recruiting!

    Following the departure and the development of our various activities, we are now recruiting for a part-time professional to take over part and eventually all of the related resources with regard to one of our contracts.

    The prospective candidate, would need to be fluent in written French, English and or German. You would be starting with around 6 hours per week of work extending to more as and when the opportunitites arise,

    Please do not hesitate to contact us. More details on the job position will follow.

  • WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits Qualification - as of the 1st of August 2012 also in the French Language!

    As of the 1st of August 2012, the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits qualification will also be available in the French language!

    More details will follow in the coming months!

  • Changes to Course Materials and Names of Courses - 2011/2012

    Changes to Names of Courses and New Course Materials for academic year 2011 / 2012 :

     As of the 1st of August 2011 there are name changes for the following courses:

    1. WSET® Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wines - name change to: WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines
    2. WSET® Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits - name change to: WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
    3. WSET® Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits - name change to: WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits

    Updates to the following Textbooks:

    • The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits new edition of "Looking Behind the Label"
    • The WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits - new textbook: "Wines and Spirits: Understanding Style and Quality"

    New Sommelier Courses:

    1. WSET® Level 1 Award in Wine Service - officially launched in August 2011
    2. WSET® Level 2 Award in Professional Wine Service - successfully offered for the first time in Switzerland during the months of October and November 2011 and now part of our normal course offering.
  • The Swiss Seal of Quality for Further Education Institutions - EduQua
    The Swiss Seal of Quality for Further Education Institutions - EduQua

    We have received confirmation of our re-accreditation for the EduQua seal of approval for further education institutions in Switzerland for the period 2011 to 2013!

    The EduQua-Certificate is a Swiss seal of quality for institutions in further education.

courses coming up…

02Jun
Sat Jun 02 @09:00 - 06:00
WSETPCZH0612 - Zürich
04Jun
Mon Jun 04 @09:00 - 05:00
WSETICVS0612 - Sierre/Valais
06Jun
Wed Jun 06 @09:00 - 05:00
WSETFCW0612 - Fribourg
14Jun
Thu Jun 14 @09:00 - 05:00
Intro Swiss WineFR0612 - Fribourg
20Jun
Wed Jun 20 @08:30 - 05:00
Swiss Wine Advanced - FR0612 - Fribourg

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