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WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits

The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is an intermediate-level spirits and aromatised-wines qualification (Ofqual-regulated, qualification number 600/1507/X) assessed by a one-hour closed-book examination of 50 multiple-choice questions with a 55% pass mark, delivered worldwide through WSET Approved Programme Providers (APPs), in person or by online Remote Invigilation, in six published languages.

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Questions50 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark
Testing time60 minutes (one-hour closed-book examination)
ScoringMinimum mark of 55% to pass; marks are not subtracted for incorrect answers. Grades: Pass 55-69%, Pass with merit 70-84%, Pass with distinction 85%+; Fail 45-54%, Fail unclassified 44% or below
Exam feeExam fee is set by the delivering Approved Programme Provider (no global WSET exam fee is published); at WSET's own WSET School London a Level 2 exam/re-sit is GBP 105 in person or GBP 115 by online Remote Invigilation

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Who runs it
WSET
Category
Beverage
Current version
Current specification: Issue 2.1 (rebranded), 2026, published Aug 2026; Ofqual qualification number 600/1507/X
Where it applies
Global
Exam languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese
Score scale
Percentage of 50 one-mark questions, reported as grade bands: Fail unclassified (44% or below), Fail (45-54%), Pass (55-69%), Pass with merit (70-84%), Pass with distinction (85% or more)
Testing provider
WSET Approved Programme Providers (APPs) conduct the exam sittings; WSET sets and marks the papers
Format
Closed-book multiple-choice examination, sat in person at an Approved Programme Provider or online by Remote Invigilation; answers on a computer-readable answer sheet or a computer/device depending on delivery mode
Availability
Course-scheduled sittings: candidates are automatically enrolled onto the exam attached to their APP course (for some courses the exam is on the final day); no open year-round public scheduling
Results
Approximately four weeks after the exam for Levels 1-2 (up to four weeks for Remote Invigilation exams); WSET issues results to the APP, which communicates them to candidates
Remote testing
Varies by jurisdiction

Exam structure

One closed-book theory paper: 50 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each) weighted across four learning outcomes — LO1: 15 questions, LO2: 23, LO3: 8, LO4: 4 (total 50 marks); answers indicated on a computer-readable answer sheet or a computer/device depending on delivery mode

Where rules vary

WSET is an Ofqual-recognised UK awarding organisation, but the qualification and its examination are offered worldwide through 800+ Approved Programme Providers in over 70 countries; the specification is the same globally (though delivered in different languages)

Eligibility

No entry requirements or prior-knowledge restrictions; candidates must be over the legal minimum age for retail purchase of alcohol in the country where the exam is held (or preparing as part of a recognised full-time programme of study, or have parental/guardian consent); the course (not just the exam) must be taken with an APP — self-study is not possible

Retake policy

Unlimited resits for unsuccessful candidates; candidates who have passed may not retake to improve their grade. At WSET School London a £25 admin fee applies to exam transfers/cancellations with 12+ working days' notice; within 12 working days the full exam fee is payable

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