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Our story

WSET was founded as charitable trust in 1969 to serve the growing educational needs of the UK wine and spirits industry. We have since grown to become the world's most recognised name in drinks qualifications.

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Prizes and bursaries

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WSET, an awarding organisation

WSET is an awarding organisation (exam board ). We are responsible for the creation, processing and quality assurance of WSET qualifications. The qualifications are delivered to candidates through our global network of Approved Programme Providers (APPs). As the awarding organisation, WSET is responsible for ensuring that APPs deliver our qualifications according to our standards and requirements.

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Our purpose

WSET is the global leader in drinks education. Our courses are designed to inspire and empower anyone looking to develop their drinks knowledge - from beginners to experts, and from enthusiasts to professionals.

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Our social impact

We believe education has the power to transform lives. Beyond delivering world-class drinks qualifications, we’re committed to making a difference through our social impact initiatives. These include scholarships and funded education programmes that support underrepresented communities and promote greater inclusivity within the drinks industry. By partnering with like-minded organisations around...

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News

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The Future 50 Awards 2019

The Future 50 is a new initiative created by WSET and IWSC, in celebration of their joint 50th birthdays, to select 50 under 40 future influencers of the global drinks industry.

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Privacy Policy, WSET eBook App

WSET is committed to protecting your privacy. At all times we aim to respect any personal information you share with us, or that we receive from others, and keep it safe. This document sets out our data processing practices and your rights and options regarding the ways in which your personal information is used and collected. If you have any queries, please contact WSET’s data protection...