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WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines:
Vancouver

Are you ready to change your life?

Fine Vintage is the only provider of the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Vancouver. We have achieved outstanding results at the WSET Level 4 Diploma level. Since 2005, we have been shortlisted for “WSET Educator of the Year” three times, and we have won it outright in 2011. This is the highest award for WSET wine schools and over 2,000 companies compete for it. We aim to offer the gold standard of all WSET Level 4 Diploma programs. Expert instructors teach on their subject matter. No expense is spared in the tastings. We also provide you with comprehensive proprietary documents detailing what to study, when, and how to prepare for the tastings and theory examinations. We want you to pass.

Our Vancouver Diploma programme is offered in two formats: the FULL PROGRAM or on a unit-by-unit basis.  

WSET DIPLOMA IN VANCOUVER:
FULL PROGRAM

We strongly recommend you commit to registering for the FULL PROGRAM. There is a significant advantage to registering for the 18-month full program in terms of both cost savings and your chances of completing the Diploma. There is a 30% cost savings and students who commit to the full program avoid the tendency to procrastinate on completing the Diploma. There is also a higher pass rate for students taking the full program.

WSET DIPLOMA IN VANCOUVER:
UNIT BY UNIT PROGRAM

To complete your Diploma in 18 months, we recommend taking the Units in the following order:

D1: Wine Production
D2: Wine Business
D4: Sparkling Wines
D5: Fortified Wines
D3: World of Wine Research Assignment
D6: Research Assignment

Who is this course for?
The Unit D1 must be taken before any other unit. The unit covers viticulture, vinification, maturation, and finishing. See the full course description for exam information.
WSET Level 3 Required
WSET Diploma
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Date: Mondays, Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17 2025 via Zoom and in-person on Saturday, Apr 12 for D1 Exam
Time: Zoom Sessions: 3:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific; Exam Day: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Instructor: Geoffrey Moss MW
Price: $1645.00
Registration Deadline: February 9th, 2025
Who is this course for?
The Unit D2 must be taken after Unit D1 and before taking any other unit. The Unit D2 covers the business of wine, including the types of businesses engaged in wine production, routes to market, the costing of wine, and wine marketing. See the full course description for exam information.
WSET Level 3 Required
WSET Diploma
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Date: Zoom Sessions: Mondays, April 28th, May 5th, 12th & 26th 2025; In-Person Exam: Wednesday, Jun 11th 2025
Time: Zoom Sessions: 6:00pm - 9:00pm PST; Exam: 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Instructor: Geoffrey Moss MW
Price: $695.00
Registration Deadline: April 20th, 2025
Who is this course for?
This Unit is the biggest of all 6 Diploma Units and delves into the world of light wines, covering the classic regions of Europe and the main regions of the New World.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
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Date: Feb 1 via Zoom and in-person Feb 22-23, Apr 5-6, May 3-4, June 7-8, July 12-13, Aug 23-24, Sept 13-14, and Oct 22-23 for D3 exam
Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Instructor: Multiple Instructors
Price: $4995.00
Registration Deadline: January 24th, 2025
Who is this course for?
This Unit explores the world of classic sparkling wines. This Unit on sparkling wines, D4, is frequently taken before Unit D3. Many students also take Unit D5 at the same time as Unit D4.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
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Date: Saturday, July 19th via Zoom; In-Person: Sat/Sun, August 9th/10th & Mon/Tue, October 20th/21st, 2025
Time: July 19th: 10:00am - 11:30am; August 9th: 9:30am - 5:30pm; August 10th: 9:30am - 1:30pm; October 20th: 9:30am - 1:00pm; October 21st (Exam): 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor: David Munro
Price: $1995.00
Who is this course for?
This Unit explores the world of classic fortified wines. This Unit on fortified wines, D5, is frequently taken before Unit D3. Many students also take Unit D4 at the same time as Unit D5.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
WSET Diploma
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Date: Saturday, July 19th via Zoom; In-Person: Sat/Sun, August 16th/17th & Mon/Tue, October 20th/21st, 2025
Time: July 19th: 11:45am - 1:15pm Pacific; August 16th: 9:30am - 5:30pm; August 17th: 9:30am - 1:30pm; October 20th: 2:00pm - 5:30pm; October 21st (Exam): 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: David Munro
Price: $1995.00
Registration Deadline: August 8th, 2025
Who is this course for?
This Unit is a 3,000-word research assignment on a topic determined by the WSET. This topic is released on August 1st of each academic year. This research paper is done on your own time, however we provide a guidance session via Zoom.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
WSET Diploma
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Date: May 3 (Zoom), July 31 (submission deadline)
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Pacific Time
Instructor: David Munro
Price: $495.00
Registration Deadline: July 11th, 2025

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WHO TAKES THIS COURSE?

In the WSET Level 4 Diploma course we typically have a surprising number of wine enthusiasts who are extremely passionate. The Level 4 Diploma is the most respected trade qualification from the WSET and so we have people looking for this qualification to take their career to the next level.

COURSE PREPARATION

The day you register is the day the course starts. We email you with details on what to read and how to prepare so you come to the course ready to hit the ground running.

TASTING GLASSES

On the first in-person day of your Unit D1 you will receive a set of 6 professional ISO tasting glasses. These are compliments of Fine Vintage and are yours to keep forever.

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