
Why Switzerland?
Zermatt offers skiing 365 days a year
Swiss ski resorts offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and some of the best on and off-piste skiing
Car free, cute, charming ski towns are the norm here.
Saas-Fee is one of two resorts worldwide that operates year-round with glacier skiing. Because of the height of the Alps, there is never going to be a season where interns are left waiting for the snow to arrive right up until Christmas - it just can't happen!
Ski instructor courses in Switzerland
If you want to become a ski instructor, you can't go past Europe's most-desirable ski destination, Switzerland. We partner with 4 world-famous ski resorts in Switzerland to offer you the very best instructor training experience.
Switzerland in the heart of the Alps is the epitome of the mountains in Europe. The towering Swiss Alps make up approximately 60% of the country’s area. Over 100 peaks in Switzerland tower above 4,000 metres so high altitude skiing and excellent quality snow is on offer all year round.
Most ski resorts in Switzerland offer state-of-the-art lift infrastructure and snow-making. Despite its surging popularity and modern amenities, Swiss ski resorts offer picturesque, charming mountain ski villages.
EA has designed its courses to not only showcase the best of Switzerland's scenery but has worked in conjunction with well-known and highly-regarded ski schools in its four locations to create an excellent and extensive ski instructor training program out there.
Why choose Switzerland?
Nowhere else in the world are you surrounded by so many 4000 metre peaks. With skiing and riding between 2500-3500 metre, the views are stunning, and the snow is super-reliable. Switzerland offers fantastic freeride opportunities perfect for advanced skiers. The apres-ski vibe is awesome with open-air bars playing great music. Live in a picturesque Swiss village and enjoy Swiss culture at its finest. Switzerland ski resorts are known for their state-of-the-art lift systems, excellent facilities and chilled vibes.
WHERE CAN YOU GO IN SWITZERLAND
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Verbier located in the Four Valleys is Switzerland’s largest resort, and one of the world’s largest linked ski areas.
Zermatt is one of the world’s ultimate ski resorts offering excellent skiing, snowboarding and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Saas-Fee is famous for long runs and picturesque landscapes. Nowhere else in the world are you surrounded by so many 4000m peaks.

REVIEWS FROM EA ALUMNI
Yeah, it's really good - you get plenty of training and lots of skiing, it's good! ...see more
I decided to do the course because I wanted to be a ski instructor but I didn't really know how to get into it. ...see more
There is good powder. It's also very challenging terrain so it really does test you as a skier. ...see more
We've done our level 1 exam and everyone on my course passed which is great! ...see more
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