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ski & snowboard instructor training courses
Known in short as the IA, the International Academy was one of the first companies based in the UK to offer ski and snowboard instructor training courses, and the first in the Canadian Rockies.
Ten years on, we continue to offer high quality instructor programmes in partnership with the resident ski and snowboard schools in selected world class ski resorts. Now part of TUI Travel PLC, we also have the backing and support of a leading international leisure travel Group.
become a ski instructor
Through a quality ski instructor training programme in Canada, USA or New Zealand, our courses give you the opportunity to become a certified ski instructor. You will be able to:
- develop your skiing skills, knowledge and technique
- become an effective teacher and share your expertise with others
- gain an insight into the customer service side of the industry and how ski schools function
- gain internationally recognised ski instructor qualifications
- have plenty of fun at the same time!
become a snowboard instructor
Our snowboard courses provide the perfect opportunity for you to:
- travel to magnificent resorts in Canada or New Zealand
- receive quality training to develop your riding skills
- become a qualified snowboard instructor
the best ski & snowboard instructor training
We have a proven track record and excellent reputation of running instructor courses as the standard of ski and snowboard training provided is extremely high.
Take Lake Louise for example, where the instructors are not only Level 3 or Level 4 certified, but also Level 1 and Level 2 examiners. This provides the best preparation possible for you to succeed in your exams. Due to our dedicated and highly qualified instructor teams, we are proud to have a very high success rate on our courses. Our 12 week ski programme at Lake Louise 2009 recorded a 100% pass rate on the CSIA Level 2 exams - a phenomenal result!
the ski or snowboard instructor qualifications
Depending on the course you choose, you have the opportunity to gain the following qualifications:
- Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) Level 1 & Level 2
- Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) Level 1 & Level 2
- New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance (NZSIA) Level 1 & Level 2
Starting in June 2010, we are also offering CSIA & CASI Level 3 courses which will take place at Mt Hood in the USA over the summer.
The CSIA, CASI and NZSIA are the most forward thinking and innovative in their field for instruction and certification. They are members of the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA), the world body for ski and snowboard instructors.
Many people who have completed our ski or snowboard instructor courses as part of their gap year skiing or career break have either stayed on or returned to the resort they trained to work as an instructor. Others have used their qualifications to work in different resorts or countries around the world.
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our company
Ski Alpine Limited Registered in England No 3662315. International Academy is a trading name of Ski Alpine Limited a member of the TUI Travel PLC Group of Companies. Registered office: TUI Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QL.
International Academy is also a member of the Year Out Group, an association of independent organisations that promotes the concepts and benefits of well-structured gap year programmes. The Year Out Group supports our International Academy gap year skiing and snowboarding courses in Canada and New Zealand.
