Menu

Call Us
Untitled 4075x copy2

Professional Wine Courses


The world of wine is very exciting.

Learning more about wine can enrich your life in many ways - whether it be for career development, or to become more skilled at choosing wine to enjoy with friends. 

Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge, Level 5

  • Part Time
  • 14 Weekends
  • August 2024
  • NZQA Credits

Complete WSET® Award in Wine Levels 2 & 3 in a single qualification. Develop your palate as well as your theoretical knowledge with extensive wine tasting and discussion throughout the course.

Find out more

Diploma in Professional Wine Management (Sommelier), Level 6

  • Part Time
  • 22 Weekends
  • TBC: 2025
  • NZQA Credits

Designed for winery, hospitality, hotel and tourism professionals, complete the WSET® Award in Wine Levels 2 & 3 in a single qualification along with modules sales, destination marketing and business management.

Find out more

Short Wine & WSET Courses

  • Part Time

Explore our range of Professional Wine Short courses including WSET programmes.

Find out more

Study with a leader in Professional Wine Courses

Founded by Celia Hay, the New Zealand School of Food and Wine opened its first campus in Christchurch in 1995.

  • Top international tutors
  • NZQA Category One Rating
  • Strong industry network
  • Convenient inner-city location
  • Global graduates
  • Passionate team
Our school

Final Year Fees Free

If you are a first-time tertiary learner in 2025, you may be able to get Fees Free for your final year of study or training.

Check eligibility

International Students

Auckland is a vibrant, multicultural city beside the sea and touches two oceans - the Tasman and the Pacific. It offers the best of both worlds - all the buzz, entertainment, nightlife and cultural activities of a big city, as well as an outdoor lifestyle with numerous sporting and leisure activities.

Find out more

Still got questions?

Our friendly team are available from 8am - 5pm NZT to answer any queries you may have.

Contact us

Celia Hay

Celia is a qualified chef and holds the WSET (London) Diploma of Wine. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History, Master of Education (Distinction) and MBA Master of Business Administration from the University of Canterbury.

Find out more