As flights & insurance aren't included within our intern programs, we recommend that you investigate both early for best prices and to ensure availability.

Flights and Insurance

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Travel Insurance

Purchase your travel insurance HERE or contact the team to discuss your needs : easnow@thetravellistco.com

We highly recommend having your policy in place as soon as you have paid your initial deposit. Please discuss your personal travel insurance needs with The Travellist Co. team, or your provider to ensure that the policy you purchase is suitable for you. It's important to review your policy to make sure you are comfortable with its inclusions. This should include benefits;

  • Cancellation (up to the program amount),
  • Interruption
  • Medical Expenses
  • Travel disruption
  • Baggage & documents, alongside cover for
  • Winter sports activities.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are travelling to Canada on a working holiday visa, your insurance policy needs to cover the full length of your stay in-country. Your visa will only be granted  for the duration of your valid insurance policy, and you will be asked to show this on entry to Canada. It is not possible to get an extension on the visa once it is issued at the border, even if you intend to extend your insurance policy later.

Program Dates

We will advise you of the arrival time and location for your group via email or your program hub once the course dates are confirmed. We arrange accommodation and transport on a group basis - if you are arriving outside of the suggested arrival date and time, (e.g. arriving a night early) you will need to arrange your own accommodation/transport until the group meeting. Please contact us with any questions.

Flights

Coordinating everything you need to head overseas can be a bit of a headache, so EA has an exclusive global partnership with The Travellist Co. giving you access to preferential service, travel booking support, and expert advice on all things travel; including travel insurance and flight arrangements. By partnering with EA, the team understands your course and its unique requirements. They will ensure you have appropriate travel insurance cover,  travel with others on your course, and ensure you travel on the appropriate flight (at the right time!) for your course.

How to Book:

➡️ Book online HERE

➡️ Request a Tailored Itinerary HERE

If you have any questions, contact The Travellist Co. team
at easnow@thetravellistco.com

Your Travel Plans

Once you've booked your flights, please enter the details into our form here. If you booked through The Travellist Co., they'll share your travel itinerary with us, so you can skip this step.

Important: Your flight number is different from your booking reference.

If you're not taking a direct flight, complete the form with details for the final destination where you will be meeting us.

Tips

  • We strongly recommend ensuring your working holiday visa is approved prior to booking flights, and you have completed a successful interview with your snow school employer (if applicable).
  • End dates: Training-only programs have fixed departure dates. For internship programs, end-of-season departure dates are generally flexible and depend on your employment contract, snow conditions / work levels later in the season, and whether your accommodation is booked for a fixed period. It's best to check with us before booking your return flight if you are unsure, or book a flexible ticket to allow for changes to your plans.

It may not yet be time to think about flights, for clarification please ask your training consultant.

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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