About Sydney Wine Academy

The Sydney Wine Academy (SWA) provides world-class, specialised training for careers in the wine industry and select hobby courses. Based at TAFE NSW Ryde, the SWA also runs programs in Sydney’s CBD and at venues across Australia.

SWA stands out from the competition thanks to our facilities and experienced team. These include:

• a purpose build Sensory Evaluation Centre
• Wine Evaluation Theatre
• being the largest WSET specialist school in Australia
• being awarded in previous years the winner of the WSET International Wine Educator of the Year.

As an SWA student, you'll gain access to a wide range of wine resources, study materials and industry insights. You can also use our online student portal to support your learning every step of the way.

The SWA offers courses ideal for international students, many of which are recognised worldwide. These include:

• globally respected WSET training
• Spanish Wine Scholar
• French Wine Scholar
• Italian Wine Scholar.

Our trainers are industry-leading experts, passionate about wine education. With years of experience and recognised qualifications, they’ll meet all your training needs. They’re here to share their knowledge and help you get the most out of your studies.

Give your business a competitive edge with customised training for your staff or clients. We can design and deliver a program tailored to your needs, whether you run a:

• restaurant
• hotel
• retail outlet
• wholesale outlet
• winery tour business.

Looking for industry insights? We also offer research into wine, beer and spirits to support your business.

The SWA is ready to answer any questions you may have. Call us on 02 7921 2399 or email us at sydneywineacademy@tafensw.edu.au.