How to Become a Ski instructor


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Career and Recruitment Support

During our BASI Level 1/2 Residential Courses, we provide careers and recruitment support for trainees wishing to work as instructors. It's no regular job application, so how can you make yours stand out?
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French Lessons

You might be wondering why we include French lessons in our Residential BASI 1 and 2 courses. After all, it isn't until BASI Level 3 ISIA that you need to pass a Second Language test. So why do we?
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Choosing Your Ski Instructor Course

Choosing a ski instructor course isn't easy - there is a lot to think about. We've created a helpful guide to help you decide.
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A Day in the Life of… a trainee ski instructor

There's lots to think about when choosing a course - but what actually happens once you've chosen the course, booked your space and made it to resort?
The blue line is a familiar site for any one who has sat a ski instructor exam.
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How to become a ski instructor: Understanding the ISIA Tech exam

If you got through your BASI Level 2 exams without too many problems then the BASI level 3 tech is a significant but not insurmountable next step. There is a logic behind it owing to its positioning and this in fact, can tell us some…
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How to become a ski instructor: The 2nd Discipline

As you embark on you BASI level 3 or ISIA qualification it is easy to get super focused on your technical ISIA training and the big two exams and forget about some of the smaller modules. Modules such as the 2nd language, coaching course and…
Map reading is a large part of the BASI common theory courses
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How to become a ski instructor: The BASI common theory exam

The BASI common theory exam is in theory the first part of your ISIA qualification that you should look to complete. It sets out to introduce and help you understand and develop the skills you will need on subsequent BASI courses through out…
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How to become a ski instructor: Mountain safety equipment

Beyond Level 2, the BASI syllabus starts to diversify into a variety of specialist modules.  You might want (or need) to replace the boots and skis that you've had for years, with stiffer, higher performance versions.  You might need to buy…
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How to become a ski instructor: Choosing your ISIA training.

Our last post on how to become a ski instructor focused on some of the biggest factors you need to consider when planning your BASI level 3 or ISIA training. Today we are going to look at how to select your ISIA training provider, what should…
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How to become a ski instructor: The 70 hours shadowing

You have completed the other BASI 1 modules and passed the BASI Level 1 exam and now the only thing that is standing in between you and your desire to become a ski instructor is 35 hours of shadowing. So how should you go about arranging…