Instructor Training Courses

Find the right qualification pathway for your ski or snowboard instructor career.

Ski & Snowboard Qualification Authorities

Choose your certification pathway. All are internationally recognized through ISIA.

Qualification Equivalency

Good news: It doesn't matter which system you train with.

All six authorities are members of ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) and mutually recognize each other's qualifications:

  • •BASI Level 2 = CSIA Level 2 = NZSIA Level 2
  • •Train in Canada (CSIA), work in New Zealand (recognised)
  • •Train in UK (BASI), work in Canada (recognised)
  • •Train in Ireland (IASI), work in EU + worldwide (recognised)

Choose based on: Where you want to train • Visa access • Cost and convenience

Choose Your Destination

Select a country to see available training providers

Canada Instructor Courses

Work visa sponsorship, mountain experience, international recognition

Train in Canada and gain immediate mountain work experience. CSIA qualifications are recognized worldwide.

ProviderLocationDurationPriceQualificationJob GuaranteeVisit
BasecampWhistler/Banff11 weeks£4,999CSIA L1+L2Yes - guaranteed internship
SnowSkoolBanff11 weeks£4,999CSIA L1+L2Yes - guaranteed internship
Nonstop SkiLake Louise10 weeks£4,500CSIA L1+L2Yes - job placement
Alltracks AcademyWhistler8 weeks£4,200CSIA L1+L2Yes - internship included
EA Ski & SnowboardBanff/Lake Louise11 weeks£4,999CSIA L1+L2Yes - guaranteed internship
Oyster WorldwideWhistler12 weeks£5,499CSIA L1+L2+L3Yes - job placement
Ski le GapBanff10 weeks£4,500CSIA L1+L2Yes - internship
Winter Sports CompanyWhistler11 weeks£4,999CSIA L1+L2Yes - guaranteed internship

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