Hakuba Snow Sports is based in the Hakuba Valley, a world-renowned ski region in the Japanese Alps and former host of the 1998 Winter Olympics. The valley is an authentic alpine destination with a wide range of terrain across multiple mountains, offering something for every level of skier and snowboarder.
EA partners with Hakuba Snow Sports to deliver these courses, giving participants access to professional training in one of Japan’s most iconic mountain environments. The Hakuba Valley provides an excellent setting to develop skills, with varied terrain and the opportunity to experience multiple resorts throughout the region.

Short on time? Improve your technical ability, gain ski instructor qualifications, travel the world and shred every day.
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* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Course. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).
Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Course. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).
Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Course. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).
EA Ski and Snowboard Training offers our Instructor Training Programs in partnership with Hakuba Snow Sports School. Combining world-class instructor training with incredible skiing, a vibrant social scene, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture, these programs are designed to set you up for success in the ski industry, even if you're short on time and unable to commit to a full season.
Whether you're just starting your instructor journey or looking to progress to the next level, we offer three program options to suit your goals: a comprehensive 8 Week Level 1 & 2 Program, a 3 Week Level 1 Program, and a 5 Week Level 2 Program.
Participants on the Hakuba Training Program will stay at Monkey Rider Lodge in Echoland, Hakuba Valley’s popular social hub. Conveniently located near Hakuba 47, where training takes place, the lodge offers dormitory-style accommodation, Wi-Fi, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, a drying room, and easy access to resort shuttle buses. Its central Echoland location and social atmosphere make it an ideal base for your season in Hakuba.
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Our Ski and Snowboard Instructor Training Courses at Hakuba SSS allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with the NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors Alliance) or SBINZ (Snowboard Instruction New Zealand). The NZSIA and the SBINZ are well-established, educational bodies that are internationally renowned for producing professional, knowledgeable instructors, with the capabilities to teach and ride at very high standards. They are both internationally recognised as a well-established, professional provider and has a reputation for high-quality and knowledge. NZSIA and SBINZ instructors can competently perform and teach on snow in many cultures and conditions. This qualification can take you anywhere.