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Exams Policies: Expirations, Resits & Rescheduling
As an Approved Program Provider (APP) of WSET qualifications, Slate Wine & Spirits Academy wants every candidate to succeed. This policy explains how exam windows, rescheduling, and resits are handled, along with the fees that apply in each case.
Exam Window Expiration
Every candidate, whether taking a course in one of our classrooms or online, has a 365-day grace period after the end of the course in which to sit the corresponding WSET exam. After 365 days, the exam window is considered expired and the candidate must request a rescheduled exam date and pay the applicable rescheduling fee.
Rescheduling Your Exam
If a candidate is unable to sit their exam on the scheduled date, they must notify Slate Wine & Spirits Academy at least ten working days before the exam to avoid the rescheduling fee. Candidates are allowed one complimentary reschedule, provided notice is given at least ten working days in advance. Requests made with less than ten working days’ notice, or second and subsequent reschedules, are subject to the rescheduling fee.
A candidate who fails to attend a scheduled exam without prior notice forfeits any complimentary reschedule entitlement and must pay the applicable rescheduling fee to sit the exam on a new date.
Resitting an Exam
A candidate who does not pass an exam may resit it as soon as they feel ready, subject to the availability of exam dates. To schedule a resit, the candidate must contact Slate Wine & Spirits Academy and pay the applicable resit fee.
Rescheduling and Resit Fees
The following fees apply to both rescheduling and resits, for in-person paper exams and remote invigilation exams alike:
| Qualification | Fee |
|---|---|
| WSET Level 1 Award in Sake | $119 |
| WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits | $119 |
| WSET Level 1 Award in Wine | $119 |
| WSET Level 2 Award in Sake | $149 |
| WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits | $149 |
| WSET Level 2 Award in Wine | $149 |
| WSET Level 3 Award in Wine (Full Exam) | $249 |
| WSET Level 3 Award in Wine (Theory Only) | $149 |
| WSET Level 3 Award in Wine (Tasting Only) | $149 |
Exam fees are subject to change. The fee in effect at the time of scheduling will apply, and the current fee is confirmed in writing when the request is processed.
Scheduling a New Exam
Scheduling a new in-person paper exam requires at least ten working days’ notice and is subject to the availability of the Slate Wine & Spirits Academy Exams Officer. Slate Wine & Spirits Academy will make every effort to accommodate each request but cannot guarantee fulfillment.
Scheduling a new remote invigilation (computer-based) exam requires at least ten working days’ notice and requires the candidate to select a specific date and time for the exam. This format has a different set of requirements than an in-person paper exam but offers greater flexibility in date and time.
Exam scheduling is also subject to WSET’s own availability and processing windows. Some exam formats, in particular in-person paper exams, may be available only on specific dates during the year.
How to Request a Reschedule or Resit
All rescheduling and resit requests should be submitted in writing to registration@slatewineacademy.com.
Records
Records of exam scheduling, rescheduling, and resit requests are retained for a minimum of three years.
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Last reviewed: April 2026.