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Level 2

Formats

In Person - $820

WSET specifies 16 hours of Guided Learning time for the Level 2 Qualification:

The Intensive Format meets that requirement in three 7-hour sessions held on consecutive days with a 1 hour lunch break each day. The 1-hour exam is held at the end of the third session.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the compressed nature of this format, it is recommended that students read the Level 2 Textbook in its entirety prior to the course.

The Weekly Format spans eight sessions which meet once a week  
There are seven 2.5-hour classes and a 1-hour exam. 
Students are expected to attend every session. 

Text and workbooks are shipped to each student approximately two weeks prior to the first session.
Wine and food samples and all other course materials are included in the registration fee. 

Couses are offered at:
McMinnville, OR - Linfield University 
Salem, OR - Chemeketa Community College : Eola 
Hood River, OR - Best Western Plus  
Walla Walla, WA - WW Valley Wine Academy 

Scroll down to see the course schedule for each location

Online - $650

Students are provided with access to the WSET Online Classroom and proceed at their own pace in this asynchronous format. During the date range listed for each course, the required Guided Learning Hours are provided in the form of support & feedback from a UK based WSET Instructor and there are two optional live remote support sessions with a Linfield WSET instructor.

The Level 2 Textbook and Workbook are provided in E-Book format approximately two weeks prior to the course start. Hard copy books can be purchased at registration for a nominal additional fee.

The exam is delivered online at the date and time listed, and requires a stable high speed internet connection, a second internet enabled device (smartphone or tablet) and a private space in your home or office.

The registration fee does not include wine. A WSET-approved Sample Kit can be ordered during registration for $145, which includes direct shipping. Those that do not purchase the Kit will need to purchase or otherwise source the (12) wines necessary to complete the course activities.

Courses

In-Person: McMinnville, OR

The beautiful and historic campus of Linfield University, home to The Center for Wine Education, is centrally located for the northern Willamette Valley and an easy drive from Portland and it's environs.
900 SE Baker St, McMinnville, OR  

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WEEKEND INTENSIVE  
Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Apr. 25-27, 2025
IP L2 4-25-25
Register by Apr. 9, 2025

Jun. 20-22, 2025
IP L2 6-20-25
Register by Jun. 4, 2025

Aug. 22-24, 2025
IP L2 8-22-25
Register by Aug. 6, 2025

Oct. 17-19, 2025
IP L2 10-17-25
Register by Oct. 1, 2025

Dec. 12-14, 2025
IP L2 12-12-25
Register by Nov. 25, 2025


WEEKLY  
Mondays 6-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 - Nov. 26, 2025
IPW L2 10-8-25
Register by Sep. 24, 2025

 

Custom & Group Courses available
Email wset@linfield.edu for inquiries


In Person: Hood River, OR

Whether you’re a Gorge Local or want to take a weekend trip to explore the exciting local wine scene, join us on the banks of the Mighty Columbia.
Best Western Plus Riverside Inn
1108 E Marina Dr, Hood River, OR  
(discounted room rates available)

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WEEKEND INTENSIVE  
Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Registration for Winter Session is closed
Spring schedule coming soon!

Custom & Group Courses available
Email wset@linfield.edu for inquiries


In-Person: Salem, OR

Serving our friends in the Central and Southern Willamette Valley, we are excited to partner with Chemeketa Community College to offer courses at their Eola Campus, site of the Northwest Wine Studies Center. 
215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW, Salem, OR  

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WEEKEND INTENSIVE  
Fri-Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sep. 9-12, 2025
IPC L2 9-12-25
Register by Aug. 27, 2025

Nov. 14-16, 2025
IP L2 11-14-25
Register by Oct. 29, 2025

Custom & Group Courses available
Email wset@linfield.edu for inquiries


In-Person: Walla Walla, WA

Bringing WSET to Eastern Washington in collaboration with the Walla Walla Valley Wine Academy
212 E. Alder Street Walla Walla, WA 99362

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WEEKLY COURSES
Tuesdays 6-8:30pm 

June 3 - July 22, 2025
IPWK L2 6-3-25
Register by May 18, 2025 


INTENSIVE COURSES 
Mon-Wed 9am-4pm 


Nov. 10-12, 2025
IPW L2 11-10-25
Register by Oct. 29, 2025  

Custom & Group Courses available
Email wset@linfield.edu for inquiries

Online 

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Apr. 28 - June 1, 2025
Exam: June 9, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O2WI2519APP
Register by Apr. 13, 2025

Jun. 9 - July 13, 2025
Exam: July 21, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O2WI2522APP
Register by May 25, 2025

July 7 - Aug. 10, 2025
Exam: Aug. 18, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O2WI2524APP
Register by June 22, 2025