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Level 1 Award in Sake

Engaging all your senses, Level 1 will introduce you to the key sake categories and production methods. Designed in an interactive manner, students will dive into the world of sake through hands on guidance and instructions in an intimate class setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. Level 1 is open to anyone interested to learn more about sake and no prior sake knowledge is required.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN COURSE FEES

  • All tuition (6 hours of training)
  • Course guide book
  • Guided tasting of 8 sakes
  • A two-course lunch and 2 coffee breaks with refreshments
  • Exam Fees
  • International courier costs for exam papers. As with every WSET exam around the world, the exam papers are sent to WSET in London, UK to be marked to ensure global continuity with the results.
  • WSET Certificate with lapel pin when you pass
  • UAE domestic courier costs for your certificate and lapel pin.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

  • The basic principles of sake production
  • Main types and styles of sake
  • Key factors affecting the flavor of sake
  • Tutored tastings of 8 sakes
  • How to serve sake
  • How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)

 

For more information, please download the WSET Level 1 Sake Specifications

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Anyone can participate! There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age to participate in any alcohol tasting.

STUDY FORMAT

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake consists of 6 hours of training by a WSET® certified educator. The course lasts one day, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, including a lunch break, study time and the exam. Sessions are limited to 12 students.

ASSESMENT

The exam takes place in the last session of the course and consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. You will receive your results by email in about 8-10 weeks after your exam date. Your certificate and pin will be mailed to you shortly after.

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Date

2026-09-15

Duration

6 hours of exciting studies

Capacity

9

Time

9:30-17:30

Fee

AED 1785

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  • 100% refund upon attendance cancellation within 15 working days prior the course. Course manual should be returned in good condition.

  • 50% refund upon attendance cancellation within 10 working days prior the course. There is no refund if course attendance is fully or partially cancelled within less than 10 working days prior the course.

Submitting your application

  • Within 5 working days from submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgment from the Ikigai-shu team confirming your booking, available course dates, and payment details.
  • The course fees are to be paid in full no later than 15 working days before the course start date.
  • On full payment of course fees, you will receive acceptance confirmation, course schedule, and study materials from your Ikigai-shu course coordinator.
  • 10% discount is applicable for any subsequent courses taken with ikigai-shu by the same registered candidate.

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