Eligibility and costs
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Eligibility
You must meet the following criterias :
- Be at least 18 years of age before the courses begin
- Have a good basic knowledge of the wine industry
- Be sufficiently fluent in spoken and written English
NOTE:
It is strongly recommended to have completed the program WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines before enrolling in Level 3.
Cost
| Québec students | Canadian students living outside Québec | International students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Liability insurance (mandatory) | $6/semester | $6/semester | $6/semester |
Cancellation
- Tuition fees are fully refundable if students cancel their registration 10 business days before the first day of the term.
- Tuition fees will be refunded minus a 25% administrative fee if students cancel their registration less than 10 business days before the first day of the term.
- No refunds will be granted after this date.
- The ITHQ reserves the right to cancel a course or program due to insufficient enrolment. In such cases, application and tuition fees are refunded.
NOTES:
- Fees include lecture notes, and WSET® course materials (including examination and postage). Wine samples are not included.
- All amounts are in Canadian dollars.
- All amounts listed can changed without noticed.
- Employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition are entitled to submit the cost of this training program as part of the 1% of total payroll that companies must invest in employee training.
Financial aid
Scholarship for sommelier training:
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®), in collaboration with the International Wine Challenge (IWC) offers students the opportunity to apply for a scholarship covering up to 20% of their tuition fees. However, to be eligible for the scholarship, students must be registered in the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines program, and must have successfully completed the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines program.
Consult the application form (1.2 MB) for more information on this program.
Various Canadian banks offer a student line of credit service for candidates admitted to this program.
Diploma
WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines Diploma
NOTE : The information on this page is subject to change.
