1. The course rate is per person and includes
i) Registration
ii) Your course manual
iii) Courier delivery of your course manual
iv) 6 x 2.5 hour online lectures on the stipulated dates
v) A 2-day tasting seminar in Stellenbosch (no travel included)
OR an online tasting pack (courier costs included in South Africa)
vi) Access to the CWA online student portal for Diploma students
vii) Assignment marking
viii) One theory exam fee
ix) One tasting exam fee (once off and may be taken at any time during the four theory modules)
x) A framed Certificate and pin (on completion of all four modules and the tasting exam)
2. Registration confirmation is subject to entry requirements.
3. Please note that full payment must be received prior to the commencement of the course. Failure to settle the course fee before the start date will result in the inability to attend the course.
4. Cancellation Policy:
i) 14 days plus before the start of the course – full refund
ii) 7 days prior to the start of the course – 75% refund
iii) Less than 7 days prior to the course – 25% refund
iv) After the course start date – no refund
5. The onus is on the student to ensure that all details and personal information provided are correct.
6. 2-day Diploma Tasting Seminars take place in Stellenbosch. Students are responsible for travel expenses incurred.
7. Exam rewrites are charged at
i) Theory Exam
ii) Tasting Exam
8. Practice tasting exams are optional and are not included in the course rate.
9. The student is liable for additional courier costs and any related customs charges outside of South Africa.
10. The marking of exams and assignments is 30 days from submission.
11. Results will only be released once full payment has been received.
12. On registration as a student participating in a course, you give consent to Cape Wine Academy to contact you via email, cell phone and WhatsApp to send you details for your course and other activities that may support your wine learning journey.
13. You consent to any picture of you participating in the course or at your graduation may be included in media releases or posted on CWA website or social media.