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Tuition and Fees


SOMMELIER & WINE STUDY PROGRAMS
  Domestic   International
Level 1 Foundation in Wine & Wine Service      
Tuition $495   $650
Starting Kit $45   $45
Books $75   $75
Exam $70   $70
Total $685   $840


Level 2 Intermediate Studies in Wines & Spirits
     
Tuition $800   $960
Books $80   $80
Exam $105   $105
Total(1) $985   $1,150


Level 2 Professional Certificate in Spirits
   
Tuition $600   $752
Books $75   $75
Exam $105   $105
Total(1) $780   $932


Level 3 (Section I) – Advanced Wines & Spirits Studies
     
Tuition $850   $1,050
Books $130   $130
Total (1) $980   $1,180


Level 3 (Section Il) – Advanced Wines & Spirits Studies
   
Tuition $680   $825
Exam $130   $130
Total $810   $955


Level 4 (Section I) – Global Business of Wine & Wine Production (3)
     
Tuition $995   $1,230
Materials (2)$985   (2)$985
Total(1) $1,980   $2,215


Level 4 (Section II) – Spirits, Fortified & Sparking Wine Studies (3)
     
Tuition $995   $1,230
Materials (2)$755   (2)$755
Total $1,750   $1,985


Level 4 (Section III) – Light Wines of the World
(Part I)
(3)
     
Tuition $995   $1,230
Materials (2)$875   (2)$875
Total $1,870   $2,105


Level 4 (Section IV) – Light Wines of the World
(Part II)
(3)
     
Tuition $995   $1,230
Materials (2)$255   (2)$255
Total   $1,250   $1,485


French Wine Scholar Program
   
Tuition $700   $870
Books $145   $145
Exam $130   $130
Total (1) $975   $1,145

Starting kit consists of six ISO tasting glasses & black carry bag.

International programs prices are applicable to students who are not residents of Canada at time of application..

(1) Starting Kit required if not purchased for Level 1 Foundation Program

(2) Materials includes (Study Guides, Exams, WSET Registration, Administration and other related costs.)

(3) Students who successfully complete and pass all of The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) required exams will be awarded WSET’s Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits.

Upcoming School Events
NEW PROGRAM: Become a certified French Wine Scholar at The Art Institute of Vancouver. The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver has partnered up with the French Wine Society to offer this exciting new course dedicated to the wine regions of France.

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The Art Institute of Vancouver 'Highly Commended' at the 2009 WSET Awards Ceremony
The Art Institute of Vancouver was awarded a Highly Commended trophy at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust's (WSET) annual awards ceremony held in London's famous Guildhall on January 18, 2010.
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New WSET Fall Schedule now available - click here for details