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NZSIA & SBINZ Certification Equivalency Chart

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NZSIA and SBINZ Qualification Equivalency Chart

Find out here how the NZSIA ski instructor and SBINZ Snowboard instructor certification systems stack up against the rest of the world*.

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All of our instructor qualifications are recognised by the ISIA. This means that they are internationally recognised and can be used to work as an instructor around the world. The system you gain a qualification in will mean that you are trained within the guidelines of that countries system. Each system uses different terminology and jargon and the type of skiing or snowboarding can vary slightly. However, this does not mean that you won't be able to use your specific certification globally, you will in fact be able to take it with you around the world!

Depending on what country you do higher certifications in, you may eventually end up changing your system. This is very common and completely accepted in the industry.

New Zealand
NZSIA, SBINZ
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 (ISIA Stamp) Trainers Cert
Austria OSSV Skilehrwart (Anwaerter) 1 Landeskilehreranwater 1   Landesskilehrer 2 Diplomskile Hrer (ISTD)
Australia APSI Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 (ISIA Stamp) Level 4
Canada CSIA, CASI, PSIC Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 (ISIA Stamp) Level 4
Czech APUL C APUL B APUL A APUL A (ISIA Stamp)  
France SNMSF 1st Cycle - Aspirant Moniteur 2nd Cycle - Assistant Moniteur   Diplome e d'etat de ski - Moniteur National du Ski Alpin -  
Germany Skileher 1 Skileher 2 Skileher 3 Skileher 3 (ISIA Stamp) Staatlicher - Skileher
Great Britain BASI Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 (ISIA Stamp) ISTD
Ireland
IASI
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 (ISIA Stamp) Level 4
Italy
AMSI
      Maestro di Sci Alpino + Maestro di Snowboard  
Japan
SIA
Ski Instructor Stage 1 Ski Instructor stage 2  Professional Ski Instructor Stage 3 Professional Ski Instructor stage 3 (ISIA Stamp)  
Nederlands Skileraar A Ski instructor B Level International Instructor C International Instructor C (ISIA Stamp)  
Sweeden SLAO SLAO Level 1 SLAO Level 2 SLAO Level 3 SLAO Auktorisedrad Svensk Skidlarare (ISIA Stamp)  
Switzerland Skilehrer Stufe I Skilehrer Stufe II / Ski Instructor Aspirant Skilehrer Stufe III Skilehrer Stufe III Instructor (ISIA Stamp) ISIA Card
USA 
PSIA-AASI 
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 (ISIA Stamp) PSIA Trainers Accred

*Resource supplied by the NZSIA

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Ski Instructor Internship Programme Rundown

Pre-Course

  • EA Planning Checklist & Program Handbook
  • Season Preparation - Support & Advice

4 Week Training Course (Lake Louise Canada Only)

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

5 Week Training Course

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

6 Week Training Course (Lake Louise Canada Only)

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events
  • Park & Freeride Training
  • Avalanche Safety Course
  • First Aid Course

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

10 Week Training Course

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events
  • Park & Freeride Training
  • Avalanche Safety Course
  • First Aid Course
  • All Terrain Personal Development
  • Ski Level 2 Coaching
  • Ski Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

11 Week Training Course (Lake Louise, Canada & Niseko Imagine, Japan)

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events
  • Park & Freeride Training
  • Avalanche Safety Course
  • First Aid Course
  • All Terrain Personal Development
  • Ski Level 2 Coaching
  • Ski Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

Pre-Course

  • Guaranteed Paid Job Offer
  • Course Prep & Advice
  • Visa Planning & Support
  • Welcome Pack & Schedule
  • Online login area with live updates and group chat

City Orientation*

  • Airport Meet & Greet
  • Hotel Transfer
  • Sightseeing
  • One / Two Nights Accommodation
  • Bank Accounts, Tax Numbers, Sim Cards, etc.
  • Evening Meal, Breakfast & Social Event

Note:
*
Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

At Resort - Arrival

  • Meet & Greet
  • Full Season Program Manager
  • Ski Area Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation*
  • Equipment Advice & Deals
  • Social Events


Note:

* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.

At Resort - Training

  • Level 1 Training
  • Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Digital Training Manuals
  • Association Membership
  • Lift Pass
  • Social Events

At Resort - Rest Of The Season

  • Employee Induction
  • Start Work
  • Instructor Uniform
  • Resort Employee Season Pass
  • Additional Benefits

At Resort - Internship Plus Inclusions

  • Ongoing Analysis & Development
  • First Aid Course*
  • Level 2 Training
  • Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
  • Avalanche Course

Note:
*
First Aid Course not available in ALL Japan locations

Please see individual resorts for resort specific inclusions and information.

You can also view Full Inclusions for Ski Instructor Internships Here.
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