🎓 Complete course · SDEN 2 & SDEN 3 · fully in English

Get your Dutch wine diploma. Without a single class.

Everything for your Dutch SDEN wine certificate in one app: the full textbook, all lessons, 1,200+ exam questions and mock exams — available entirely in English. Study wherever and whenever you want; the only place you still need to go is the exam itself.

✓ From €12 — no subscription ✓ No evening classes ✓ Always SDEN 2 & 3
☕ Tonight on the couch · 🚆 tomorrow on the train
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The full course

Not a summary or a practice add-on: the complete SDEN 2 and SDEN 3 curriculum.

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Fully in English

Textbook, lessons and questions in English or Dutch — switch anytime. (The official exam is in Dutch.)

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Only the exam left

Finished the course? Register at an exam location and collect your diploma.

Sound familiar?

The same material. No classroom. A fraction of the price.

A classroom course is fun — but not needed to pass.

😮‍💨 "No time for fixed evening classes?"
😰 "Afraid you won't know enough on exam day?"
🤯 "Lost in thick books and scattered summaries?"
Classroom course
Wijnleren
Price
€300+ per level
From €12 — both levels
When you study
Fixed evening classes
Whenever you want, even offline
Pace
The group's pace
Your pace, in 10-minute lessons
Language
Dutch only
Full English & Dutch
Exam practice
A few old exams
1,200+ questions & 24 mock exams
Know if you're ready?
Find out on exam day
Live predicted grade
You take the SDEN exam at an accredited exam location — attending a course is not required. Being well prepared is. Because failing means losing your exam fee and waiting months for the next chance.
Your guide

Made by wine lovers who took this exam themselves

We never understood why a self-study exam required months in a classroom. So we built something better.

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All official exam requirements covered

Based on the publicly available SDEN exam requirements and syllabus — every chapter, every exam term, both levels. Independently developed, not affiliated with SDEN.

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We sat this exam ourselves

We know where the pitfalls are — so you practise exactly the way the real exam asks.

Everything included

One app. The whole course.

From your first lesson to your final mock exam — you won't need anything else.

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The complete textbook

Every chapter rewritten in clear English (and Dutch). No separate book to buy.

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Course in short lessons

Each chapter split into 10-minute lessons: theory first, then apply it immediately.

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1,200+ exam questions

Per lesson, per category, or as a full timed mock exam — exactly like exam day.

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Live grade prediction

See what you would score right now after every session, and automatically train your weakest category.

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Tasting lab & aroma wheel

Train the tasting part in the app too: aroma wheel, tasting grids and blind-tasting practice.

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14-day exam boost

Enter your exam date and get a manageable daily programme all the way to the finish.

How it works

From your couch to a wine certificate in three steps

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Start the course in the app

Pick your period — you always get both SDEN 2 and 3. Take the free placement test and instantly see your predicted starting grade.

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Study in your own time

10-minute lessons, wherever you are. Streaks keep you on pace, the radar tracks your level.

6–8 weeks on average

Only the exam left to attend

Predicted grade looking good? Book your SDEN exam — for example directly at the Wijnacademie — and collect your diploma.

Book your exam at the Wijnacademie →
the only appointment in your diary
Try before you buy

Take a free mock exam

Download the app and take a mock exam, no strings attached. Within ten minutes you'll know exactly where you stand — you only pay if you want to continue.

Take a free mock exam →
Pricing

The whole course for less than one evening class

Every pass includes everything: SDEN 2 and SDEN 3. Pay once, access stops automatically — no subscription, no extra books.

1 month

Exam sprint
€12 one-time
  • Everything in SDEN 2 & SDEN 3
  • Perfect for the final weeks
  • 14-day exam boost
  • Stops automatically — no renewal
Choose 1 month
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6 months

€5 per month
€30 one-time
  • Everything in SDEN 2 & SDEN 3
  • Plenty of time for both exams
  • Grade prediction, radar & tasting lab
  • Textbook in English + Dutch
  • Stops automatically — no renewal
Choose 6 months

12 months

All the time in the world
€40 one-time
  • Everything in SDEN 2 & SDEN 3
  • Your Wijnbrevet without any rush
  • Stepping stone to the Vinoloog programme
  • Stops automatically — no renewal
Choose 12 months

All prices include VAT · one-time payment — no subscription or automatic renewal.

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14-day money-back guaranteeNot satisfied? Get a full refund within 14 days — no questions asked. Read the policy.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the course available in English?

Yes. The entire course — textbook, lessons and questions — is available in both English and Dutch, and you can switch at any time. Note: the official SDEN exam itself is taken in Dutch, so the app is also a great way to learn the Dutch wine terminology alongside the English explanations.

Do I still need to attend a class or course?

No. A classroom course is not required for the SDEN exam. With Wijnleren you have the full curriculum in the app — the only thing you do outside your home is the exam itself.

Where do I take the exam?

SDEN exams are taken at an accredited exam location in the Netherlands, for example at the Wijnacademie. You choose a date and location that suits you and register directly with them.

What is the difference between SDEN 2 and SDEN 3?

SDEN 2 (Wijnoorkonde) is aimed at hospitality professionals who advise on wine. SDEN 3 (Wijnbrevet) is for the advanced wine lover, goes deeper into the old and new wine world, and gives access to the Vinoloog programme.

How many questions does the SDEN 3 exam have?

60 multiple-choice questions including 6 tasting questions. You pass with 36 correct answers (60%), of which at least 2 tasting questions.

What does Wijnleren cost?

Access to everything — SDEN 2 and SDEN 3 — costs a one-time €12 for 1 month, €30 for 6 months or €40 for 12 months. Your payment never auto-renews: no subscription, you only extend if and when you want to.

Does the app work on my phone?

Yes — it's a web app that works on phone, tablet and desktop, including offline. No app store needed.

No classes. Just a diploma.

Next month, you're the one picking the wine list

Start lesson 1 tonight — free. Soon you'll have your diploma in hand and the door to the Vinoloog programme open.

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