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BASI Level 3 and ISIA Training
Performance-Focused Courses Designed to Help You Achieve Your ISIA or BASI Level 3 Qualification.
Focus on Performance
We have designed courses that focus on performance, not criteria. The courses are designed to help you reach your skiing goals by nailing the basics and doing them exceptionally well. With this performance-based approach, you’ll be able to achieve the desired level and get the certification you’re after.
Experienced Coaches
We have a team of experienced coaches passionate about helping you along your journey. All of our coaches have years of experience in the industry and are dedicated to helping you reach your goals. They pride themselves on being able to provide personalised instruction tailored to each individual, ensuring that you receive the best possible guidance throughout your course.
Work and Train Programmes
Our award-winning ski school offers a range of work and train options that help you gain the necessary teaching experience to sit your exams. Work alongside our award-winning team during the peak weeks, then sit your key modules and technical training in the quieter weeks.
Beyond Exams
We help individuals go far beyond simply being good skiers. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of skiing and teaching – giving you the skills necessary to become an exceptional ski instructor.
Performance-based learning
We believe that good skiing is about performance, not criteria – so you’ll be trained to perform at your best on the slopes. No matter what you’re asked to do.
Personalised course options
With over 25 years of experience training ski instructors, we’re one of the most trusted and reliable training providers in Europe.
Expert instruction and training
Our instructor team comprises BASI Trainers, Italian, Austrian and Danish Examiners, race coaches and national team athletes. Together they have decades of experience in helping people become ski instructors.
Achievable goals
Our goal-oriented approach to teaching helps you visualise your desired level and reach it within a short period of time.
Flexible training plans
We understand that everyone has different needs when it comes to training, and our flexible programmes are designed to accommodate these needs accordingly, ensuring no one is left behind.
Where you’ll stay
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
You can book our BASI level 3 or ISIA training programs as a training, only package or with accommodation included.
In each resort, we have a number of accommodation options depending on your budget. You can choose from chalets in the town centre that are within walking distance of the bars, restaurants and main lift stations. Or you can stay further down the mountain. This is where most of our team lives and is a little more affordable but still linked to the main lift system.
FAQ’s
We’ve got the answers
Do our courses include the ISIA exams?
No, every ski instructor is different and will be ready to sit their exams at slightly different times. We build our training program around published exam dates so that those who are ready can book the exams they need and want to sit. This helps you stay on top of your training costs.
We do recommend that you sit as many exams as possible before or after the season. Your language test and second discipline can often be done in your home nation using a dry ski or artificial slope. Allowing you to focus on quality training for your main discipline during the winter.
Do our courses include second discipline training?
No, your training hours will focus on your primary discipline. If you need to do a second discipline to achieve your ISIA qualification, we suggest adaptive skiing, unlike all other disciplines. You’re not expected to have a high level of knowledge prior to sitting the exam.
If you book onto a work and train program, are you guaranteed a job?
No, employment as part of the ski school is subject to interview, working rights, and qualification recognition. You can reserve a space on any course online. However, this only guarantees you a space on the training programme. If the ability to work is an essential part of you joining us for training, please get in touch with us first to ensure you go through the correct procedures.
Non-EU passport holders can work in Europe and Switzerland but the rules vary by country.
Ski instructors who speak more than one language and have existing teaching experience are more likely to be offered a role. We aim to provide trainees working as part of the ski school with around 200 teaching hours. This isn’t a guaranteed minimum.
Do our training programmes include race training?
Our Courchevel and Verbier ISIA programs include race training and time on the stade. Please see the full course details for an exact breakdown of what to expect.
Our St Anton program doesn’t include race training.
Do we always use BASI trainers?
No, your ski instructor training will be delivered by a combination of ski industry experts. Our team consists of BASI trainers, Italian, Austrian and Danish Examiners, race coaches and national team athletes, among others.
Specialists will deliver your performance threads to ensure you receive expert tuition and top-quality training for the thread you’re working on.
The coaches for each training programme can be found on the Course details page.
Do our courses cover mountain safety training?
Our BASI level 3 ISIA training programmes in Verbier and Courchevel include a small introduction to mountain safety ahead of the mountain safety exam for those who wish to book it. The level of knowledge required to sit the BASI level 3 ISIA mountain safety exam is quite low, and you’re taught most of the key skills as part of the exam.
Our Level 3 ISIA work and train programme in Saint Anton doesn’t cover mountain or avalanche safety.
Do you need to speak a second language?
Ski instructors who speak more than one language are a really valuable asset to any ski school. For safety reasons, we insist that all ski instructors can speak enough of the local language to call for rescue and explain the incident. This is similar to the requirements for the second language test.
We offer German and French lessons as an additional extra on all courses. This helps you prepare for your ISIA modules and complete your overall qualification.
Is all the training personal performance focused?
As part of all courses, we look at the art of ski instruction. Your ski instructor training will cover appropriate teaching strategies and the central theme. However, you will not be running mock teaching sessions.
Through shadowing your coach and watching their analysis, you’ll come away with a much deeper understanding of skiing, how to analyse skiers weakness’ and how to teach skiing. Ultimately, you’ll learn to be a great ski instructor.
How hard is the BASI level 3 ISIA qualification?
The step from BASI Level 2 to the BASI Level 3 ISIA qualification is a big one. But if you want to make a career as a ski instructor, it is a step worth taking.
The BASI level 3 is split into 7 Modules.
- 200 Hours Ski Teaching
- BASI Level 3 ISIA Teaching
- BASI Level 3 ISIA Technical
- BASI Mountain Safety (Level 3)
- BASI Coaching Course
- Second Discipline (Level 1)
- Second Language Exam
Our BASI Level 3 Training focuses on the skills required for the Technical exams.
Which Qualifications are these courses good for?
Students on our ISIA Training courses are often working towards their.
- PSIA Level 3
- BASI level 3 ISIA
- IASI level 3
- DAPSI level 3
- APSI level 3
- NZSIA Level 3
Make the most of your Level 3 ISIA ski instructor course
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