IMMERSION CLASSES – Chicago

The American Wine School, the exclusive WSET Approved Programme Provider for Chicago, conducts classes and gives exams at Park Hyatt, Chicago.

The Intermediate Certificate level is offered in Chicago as a two-day immersion class. Once registered, candidates will receive their study materials in advance via mail. Students should begin reviewing study materials a minimum of two weeks prior to the exam. Immersion classes provide an in-depth review of the study material, tastings and an opportunity to ask questions.

Intermediate Certificate: Chicago Immersion
Location: Park Hyatt, Chicago, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Il 60611
Classes: March 21 & 22 2009 from 10am-5pm Exam: Monday, March 23, 2009 at 6pm
Fee: $475, plus shipping of text

The Advanced Certificate level is offered in Chicago as a week-long Iimmersion class. Once registered, candidates will receive their study materials in advance via mail. Students should begin reviewing study materials a minimum of four weeks prior to the exam. Immersion classes provide an in-depth review of the study material, tastings and an opportunity to ask questions.

Advanced Certification: Chicago Immersion
Location: TBD
Classes: Sign up now to prepare for the 5 day immersion program in June 2009

AT HOME STUDY PROGRAM

A Home-Study option is available for all students unable to participate in the classroom lectures or immersion courses. These candidates will receive the WSET study materials, study on their own and take the exam on exam day (see dates listed above).

Please note: Tasting is a critical part of the Advanced Certificate exam. Classes provide in-depth tasting knowledge and practical experience with WSET's "Systematic Method" of tasting. Without classroom instruction, some home study candidates may have difficulty earning enough marks to satisfy the requirements of the tasting portion as well as the short answer segment of the exam.

Additional advantages provided by the in-class options include the increased discipline that classes bring to studies, the opportunity to network with other students and the ability to have questions answered by instructors.

Intermediate Certification Home Study:
Location: see test dates above
Fee: $275 (includes course material, text and exam).

Advanced Certification Home Study:
Location: see test dates above
Fee: $430 (includes course material, text and exam)