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What Ski Instructor
Academy offers
Ski Instructor Academy builds and runs its own programmes, handpicks its own coaches, and raises its training standards every season – because our goal is to create the best new instructors in the industry.
Our training isn’t just about passing exams. We push ski levels beyond the standard, focus on the real skills you need on the job, and give you more training days than anyone else in the market. The result is instructors who don’t just qualify — they thrive in their first season.
Our ski instructor courses, snowboard instructor courses and internships run across 7 countries worldwide, with a job guarantee built into every qualifying course.
Complete your course with a recognised qualification in hand – from Level 1+2 through to Level 3 or 4 – and the skills to build a real career in skiing, not just a season.
Why Choose Ski Instructor Academy
- Expert ski and snowboard coaching
- More training days than any other instructor courses
- High-quality instructor programs at the best value
- Courses for all ability levels, beginner to expert.
- A variety of destinations
- Internationally recognised Instructor qualifications
- Job guarantee included on every qualifying course
10 Gap Year Courses - Qualify, Work and Travel
A Ski Instructor Academy gap year is not a holiday with some ski lessons thrown in. It's weeks of professional instructor training, real qualifications and a job guarantee - in some of the best ski destinations in the world.
Designed to keep UK passport holders within EU visa requirements, our gap year courses give you everything Ski Instructor Academy is known for: more training days, handpicked coaches and a clear pathway from your first turns to a professional qualification you can use globally.
Come back with a career, not just a tan.
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The instructors are highly qualified, experienced, and genuinely passionate about helping people develop their skills. If you are interested in becoming a ski instructor but are unsure where to start, SIA provides comprehensive training designed to prepare you thoroughly for the qualification exams. They also offer high-quality accommodation throughout the course.
One of the standout features of SIA is that some of their programmes include opportunities for follow-up teaching positions after qualification, helping graduates gain valuable experience and begin their careers as ski instructors.
I would highly recommend SIA to anyone considering a ski instructor course or looking to take their skiing to the next level.
Fast forward to 2019, and I actually ended up back at SIA—but this time, I joined the training team! I've been working with them ever since. Thanks to these amazing colleagues who share such a massive enthusiasm for the sport, I’m now even working towards my Canadian Level 4.
If you are even remotely considering a course or camp with SIA Austria, stop hesitating. I truly cannot recommend them enough. They’ve been operating in Kaprun on the Kitzsteinhorn since 2012 and deliver a level of excellence that is unmatched.
I’m proud to be a member of this team
Really strong teaching with practical methodology. Kaprun is also a great location for the courses. It’s small, but you only need a few runs of different terrain to cover virtually all needs from L1-4. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to improve my skiing or progress through the system. Plus, it’s Austria, what’s not to like? Servus!
The only negative I have was the boot fitting in Austria with Brundl, I was given boots a size too big as the staff were rushed due to lots of people needing items. Having boots fitted for the first time I didn’t know what to expect or how the boots should feel. I felt as though we didn’t have the appropriate amount of time spent on us to explain this. I had to buy another pair of boots in Japan costing another £500!!!
The course is super well structured, with instructors who go above and beyond—you’re trained to a level that is much higher than the average level 1. The accommodation couldn't have been better, the social events were a lot of fun, and I met people I’ll stay connected with for life. Those who I did both the course and season with agree that while the season was such good fun, the month in Austria doing the training with SIA was our highlight.
Yes the price tag is pretty big but it is well worth it. An unreal experience from start to finish.
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