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"I am now back home and getting ready - reluctantly - to resume work on Monday after a year off. By now I have had a chance to reflect a bit on the program and what it has meant to me. For the past 10 years, I have been a regular weekend skier at my local hill here in Saskatchewan. I first learnt about IA last year while I was doing my re-test in Lake Louise. At that time, it became clear to me that the IA program could provide an excellent opportunity to spend 3 months doing nothing but skiing in the big mountains under the direction of some of the best ski instructors in our country. I did check other programs, but IA seemed to offer the best arrangements. This is how I came to enroll in the program. I must say that I have truly enjoyed every aspect of the program and will recommend it to others without any hesitation. I liked the diversity among participants (in terms of age, life experiences, backgrounds, etc) and the energy and enthusiasm they brought to the training. The instructors were phenomenal - they made the program what it is! All arrangements were great and it was quite easy to fall into a routine. In fact, I am experiencing a bit of a "withdrawal syndrome" as I try to get used to being home and not skiing." Giovanna Pirro, Lake Louise 2011
"I absolutely loved the 5 weeks in Lake Louise in November/December, it was a truly amazing time in Canada!" Tom Sadler, age 19, Lake Louise Nov 2009
"The staff at Lake Louise were really friendly and the ski area was great! The course was one of the best things I have done. It was a great experience". Robert Ashpole, age 18, Lake Louise 2008.
“The level of tuition was far more than I was expecting and I had the most amazing time”. Annabel Morgan, age 25, Lake Louise 2008
"I was in Lake Louise with IA in 2007 and had a fantastic time. First time away from home and learned a lot about myself and life in general not to mention the skiing. I achieved my Level 2 Ski Award and went back to teach the following season. I am just about to head back to Lake Louise (Dec ’09) for my third season teaching and I am now qualified to Level 2 in Snowboard and a qualified ‘Park’ Instructor too, so I keep pretty busy. All this is thanks to the quality instruction and set up of the International Academy who set me on my way. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to train as an instructor." James Keeling, Lake Louise 2007
"At the risk of sounding melodramatic, this course has profoundly changed my life for the better, the most amazing 3 months of my life, and friends that I'm sure I will know for the rest of my life." Gary Meredith, Whistler 2004
“The trip as a whole was an amazing experience, and one I would definitely do again if the chance arose! I have made many new friends in the process, where a number of us have already planned to go on a holiday together. The training that was given out in New Zealand was outstanding, and all of the trainers deserve a big thank you for their commitment in making us all ski/snowboard instructors.” Andrew Davidson, age 20, Cardrona 2007
“The highlight of my trip would be all of the great people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made.” Nick Harpur, Cardrona 2007

the ski & snowboard course packages

Our ski & snowboard instructor training courses come as a comprehensive package which include:

  • Airport transfers (based on the group flights we organise on the specified course departure/arrival dates)
  • Accommodation (shared)
  • Breakfasts (5 - 7 days a week depending on the resort) - unless stated as self catering
  • Evening meals (5 - 7 days a week depending on the resort) - unless stated as self catering
  • Resort transfers (if applicable)
  • Season/lift pass
  • Services of a representative
  • Instructor training (20-30 hours per week depending on the course / resort)
  • CSIA/CASI/NZSIA or BASI Level 1 course and exam
  • CSIA/CASI/NZSIA or BASI Level 2 course and exam*
  • National Governing Body manuals/materials/membership
  • Shadowing instructors/work experience
  • CSIA Snowpark course / CASI Park course (freestyle) or CSCF Entry Level course (race) on Canadian courses
  • Freestyle, race, first aid and avalanche awareness modules on BASI courses in Europe
  • Optional first aid and backcountry day on the New Zealand courses
  • Video analysis and feedback
  • Theory sessions
  • Ski and snowboard tuning clinic
  • Ski jacket (Helly Hansen)
  • Professional photography – group/action shots
  • Job search assistance/advice
  • On successful completion of an early season course, the option of instructor jobs in Lake Louise, Whistler Blackcomb (if you have a Canadian work visa and pass an interview) or paid instructor placements through SkiBound in various Swiss resorts.

*For the Banff Lake Louise 11 or 12 week courses, the Level 2 exam fee will need to be paid separately (approx $500-600) in resort.

Please note that the inclusions we offer on our Whistler ski & snowboard courses are different to the standard package. Please go to the Whistler page for details.

Please contact us on 029 2066 0200 for further details or to put down a £250 registration deposit.

csia/casi freestyle and cscf race courses

On our Canadian ski or snowboard instructor courses, our trainees will have the option to do a freestyle or race module:

The freestyle programs allow successful candidates to teach in the terrain park and these certifications will make you more employable for ski schools. The CSCF coaching course (race) would be available to those who are not interested in freestyle terrain or manouvers. These courses are all approximately 3 days in length and can be run during the course.

what isn't included in the package:

The packages for our ski and snowboard instructor courses do not include:

  • flights (although these can be arranged for you through our aviation department)
  • ski and snowboard equipment (although a Helly Hansen jacket is provided)
  • the CSIA/CASI Level 2 exam fee on our Banff Lake Louise courses which is payable locally in resort (approx CAD$500-600)
  • insurance (although we do supply details of a winter sports policy that you can take)
  • your daily lunches (although a packed lunch is provided on the training days for the Zell am See October programme)
  • food at weekends on some courses (please refer to the specific course details and accommodation pages)

Food provision does vary from one resort/accommodation to another. For example, Whistler includes hearty breakfasts and evening meals 6 days a week and hotels in France offer half board accommodation 7 days a week.

the important elements of the package

The important part of the package is the standard of ski & snowboard instructor training that's provided on our courses. We use the best instructors from the ski and snowboard schools at Whistler Blackcomb, Lake Louise, and the Cardrona Instructor Training Centre, and likewise through the ski schools we have teamed up with in Verbier and Val d'Isere - Tignes.

All of the instructors are genuine and professional in what they do and they love teaching on the International Academy ski and snowboard instructor training courses. This is where you get your monies value. There is no other company that exceeds the quality of instruction you get with the International Academy. Why do we have such a good pass rate? It’s because of these guys.

Another important aspect of the package is the accommodation in the resorts and the food provided. If you're going to be spending up to 3 months in a resort, we believe that it's important for you to have somewhere comfortable and convenient to stay.

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