How does AWA cope with Covid-19 measurements?
We take the Corona virus very serious. As long as bars and restaurants have to be closed we will not be teaching our classes in wine bar Paskamer. For the time being we moved our classes to 'Buurtgebouw Henrick de Keyser' just across the street from Paskamer. Although this place is a little bit less inspiring we can easily adjust to all regulations. We have more than enough space for all our students to teach in a very safe way. In case that this location also has to close we choose to postpone all our classes. We will never switch to online classes, so every student will get the in class teaching that he or she registered for. When a student is not able to follow the course due to the new schedule we will try to offer altenative moments to catch up. It is possible to get a refund in case the schedule does not leave any good opportunity to follow the course. We strive to communicate to our students as quickly as possible when we have new information regarding our scheduled classes. Always feel free to contact us directly for any further questions on +31681430165 (Wouter) or +31624645155 (Fransje)
Can I collect my study books before tmy wine course starts?
Yes, as soon as you have enrolled the WSET wine course through our website we will register you as a candidate with the WSET. After this it is possible to come to wine bar Paskamer to take your studypack. Please let us know up front before you come, so we will have your books ready for you. You are by any means not expected to read the book before the course starts.
What is the WSET?
The WSET is the Wine and Spirits Education Trus that operates from London. This the biggest and highest regarded wine education platform in the world. The WSET writes all the course materials that we use and they also make and mark the exams. Have a look here if you want to read more about why we choose to work with the WSET wine courses.
Wat is voor mij het beste niveau om aan een wijncursus te beginnen?
Deze vraag krijgen wij regelmatig. Een eenduidig antwoord is lastig te geven om dat wij denken dat niet iedereen er het best aan doet om bij WSET level 1 te beginnen. Als je bijvoorbeeld ervaring in de horeca hebt opgedaan met wijn of je hebt er uit interesse al een aantal boeken over gelezen dan kan het een grotere uitdaging zijn om meteen aan WSET level 2 te beginnen. Uiteraard ben je altijd welkom om eens van gedachten te wisselen met onze docent Wouter Aalst: 0031681430165
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