FAQ
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM COSTS?
Program costs vary per program.Current enrollment fees per person for WSET Level 1 Award in Wines are $350 per person. Current enrollment fees for WSET Level 2 Award in Wines are $700 per person. Enrollment fees are negotiable for establishments in which wine is supplied from their own beverage programs to be used as educational material.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM GROUP SIZE REQUIREMENT?
The minimum group size requirement is 10 persons. Although there is no maximum, there is a site approval process for some of the certification programs in which the maximum capacity is determined by classroom size and seating arrangements
WHAT TERRITORIES DO YOU SERVICE?
Somm School services the entire Southwest region of the United States as well as Baja Mexico
DO I NEED A DESIGNATED DRIVER AFTER CLASS?
Wine provided is educational material and not for consumption. Though curriculums involve tasting alcoholic beverages, spitting is a must.
WHAT IS YOUR ADMISSIONS POLICY?
You must be a minimum of 21 years of age in order to participate in the educational tastings portion of programs and workshops. If you are under age 21 and wish to enroll in a WSET program, please e-mail thesommschool@outlook.com for further information prior to registering for a program.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Classes are conducted in handicap accessible facilities. If you have special needs, please contact us at thesommschool@outlook.com to make special arrangements.
DATA PROTECTION POLICY
Data by website visitors is not collected by The Somm School. Data is collected and shared with WSET only on those who register for WSET programs. Individuals who enroll in programs or workshops at The Somm School currently register by means of third party processor Eventbrite. At no point does The Somm School collect, store or process credit card information.
REFUND POLICY
The Somm School’s refund and cancellation policy is as follows:
- WSET Level 1 Programs – Full refund minus third party processing fees up to 14 days prior to class program date.
- WSET Level 2 Programs – Full refund minus third party processing fees up to 21 days prior to class program date. The cost of class textbook and workbook will also be deducted from the refund if delivered to the student prior to the cancellation period.
- Workshops – Full refund minus third party processing fees 7 days prior to workshop date.
COMPLAINTS POLICY
Formal complaints must be submitted in writing to our corporate offices or via e-mail.
The Somm School
8149 N. 87th Place, Suite 102
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
thesommschool@outlook.com
POLICIES INQUIRIES
For further information on our policies, please e-mail thesommschool@outlook.com
WE LOVE WINES
“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.”
― W.C. Fields, circa 1930’s