Certification Guide

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Ski and Snowboard Instructor Qualifications

EA Ski & Snowboard give you the chance to gain ski and snowboard instructor qualifications recognised by the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA).

In general, ski and snowboard instructor qualifications are issued by a national association that is responsible for certifying ski instructors. These associations are governed by the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association), which sets the global standards for all the member organisations.

All our ski school partners offer ISIA ski and snowboard instructor qualifications. Regardless of where you decide to become an instructor, your qualifications will be recognised across the globe.

USA

PSIA - The Professional Ski Instructors of America
AASI - The American Association of Snowboarding Instructors


Canada

CSIA - The Canadian Ski Instructor Association
CASI - The Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

New Zealand

NZSIA - The New Zealand Snow Sports Instructors Alliance
SBINZ – Snowboard Instruction New Zealand

Japan

NZSIA - The New Zealand Snow Sports Instructors Alliance
SBINZ – Snowboard Instruction New Zealand
APSI - The Australian Professional Snowsport Instructors Inc - Niseko Go Snow (snowboard)

Switzerland

BASI - The British Association of Snowsports Instructors - Saas Fee and Zermatt
NZSIA - The New Zealand Snow Sports Instructors Alliance - Verbier

For how these qualifications compare, see here

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