Ski instructor course
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
High Pass rates over 22 years
We understand that when making your booking there are many different questions that may come to your mind. Questions about work after the course, accommodation and rooms, which equipment should I choose, when and how do I need to make a payment, etc..
Although we can’t list everything here, over the coming months we will try to include a list of some of the popular questions that pop up. If you don’t find the answer to your question here then please do get in touch, we are very happy to discuss the course and any questions you have in more detail.
Types of Ski instructor jobs
If you’re thinking of ski instructing or snowboard instructing as a career, you may be wondering what different types of jobs there are within the industry. Ski instructor jobs come in various forms, and we explore a few of the jobs that we are familiar with...
What is the best skis to choose for your ski instructor course?
*This has been updated for the best 2023 Skis and Boots Over recent years we have helped hundreds of students obtain ski instructor qualifications. A large part of a student’s success is down to the effort they put into their training, as well as the experience and...
How to Book Your Place & Payment Schedules
What's the best way to reserve your place on our Course? Â The first thing to do once you are ready to book is to make sure you have completed the online booking form. To guarantee your place on your chosen Futures course, you will be asked for a deposit of CHF 700 at...
Covid Cancellation Policy
What is your COVID cancellation policy? We know that with an ever-changing travel situation due to COVID-19, you may be worried about whether you will be able to travel to Switzerland for the course should travel restrictions be announced. As such, we have an...
What is the Altitude Gap Accommodation like?
Our Accommodation Students staying on our BASI level 1&2 instructor course have the option of staying in our catered chalet accommodation. Almost all students opting to join our Gap course choose this option, which is a fantastic way of making friends with others...
Can I get a job when I qualify?
Does Brexit affect my ability to join a ski instructor course in Switzerland as a UK citizen? If you’re travelling from the UK, you are covered by a Schengen visa waiver, and are able to spend 90 days out of every 180 days in the Schengen zone, which includes...
Skiing Level and Equipment
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How to become a Ski Instructor complete guide
Far from your typical office job, working as a ski instructor introduces you to a world of fresh air, sunshine, snow, skiing all day, lots of fun and endless opportunities to meet new people and escape the normal 9-5 lifestyle.
The BASI Level System
Designed for aspiring instructors who wish to enter the BASI education system. It suits those wishing to work in controlled environments for example a snow dome. The qualification entails a one-week exam running Monday to Friday, these exams are available at various times throughout the year in both the mountains and in snowdomes in the UK.
How much do Ski Instructors Earn?
Ski instructing offers great career rewards, such as working in the mountains in amazing parts of the world, the thrill of teaching a sport you are passionate about, not to mention skiing all day while working and in your time off! But what can you expect as a...
Accommodation in verbier
Our most popular accommodation choice over the last 22 years with our students has been our private Swiss chalets option. This allows you to stay with 8-14 other trainee instructors together in a typical Swiss Verbier chalet.Â