Important Update: Digital Certificates Now Available
WSET has introduced Digital Certificates for Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications. For more details and FAQs, please read our blog post.
Accessing Your WSET Digital Certificate
To access your WSET Digital Certificate, you must use the same email address that you plan to use when registering for your online exam on this page. We strongly recommend providing a personal email address instead of a school or work email, so you can maintain access even if your circumstances change.
Who Is This Information For?
This page is intended for students who have signed up for a WSET Level 1 or Level 2 course in Wines/Sake/Spirits through VSF Wine Education only. As per WSET regulations, you must be enrolled in a course before registering for the corresponding exam. If you have studied with a different provider and wish to take your exam with us as a Transfer Student, please refer to our Resit Students page for further information.
About Online Exams
Students now have the option to take their WSET Level 1 or 2 in Wines/Sake/Spirits exam online from home via Remote Invigilation.
⚠️ Online exams are not currently available for Level 3 qualifications.
What Is Remote Invigilation?
Remote Invigilation allows you to take your exam from home under virtual supervision. You’ll be monitored via a webcam, screen sharing technology and a secondary recording device (e.g. a smartphone) during your exam.
👉 Watch this video for a full explanation: https://youtu.be/DarWJz6dUbU
Exam Start Time (UK Time)
When booking your exam, you must choose an exact start time, in UK time, in the 24-hour format (i.e. 01:30-21:30hrs). We recommend being ready at least 30 minutes before your exam to set up your equipment and room.
⚠️ Exams cannot be scheduled for the blackout period between 22:00 and 01:29 UK time, due to daily system maintenance.
🌍 Not in the UK? Use a time zone converter such as World Time Buddy to help.
Choosing an Exam Date
You may choose any date that suits your schedule, including Saturdays and Sundays, except for the Unavailable Dates listed in the dropdown menu (located below this text for mobile users, or to the right for desktop users). However, your exam must be booked at least 15 calendar days before your chosen date.
For example:
Want to take the exam on 26 March? You must book by 11 March.
Changes or Cancellations
Please note that once your exam date and time are determined, no changes can be made. If you cannot attend the scheduled exam, regrettably, you'll be required to pay the full resit exam fee (85 GBP for Level 1; 110 GBP for Level 2).
WSET Online Exam Registration (for VSF students)
This service is available exclusively to current VSF students and applies only to their first exam attempt.
If you miss or fail your exam and wish to retake it — whether you're a VSF student or not — please visit our "Online Resit Exam Registration" page.
