Ski Instructor Qualifications in Canada

SnowSkool ski instructor courses in Canada offer the qualifications of the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) and the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF). As active member of the International Ski Instructors' Alliance (ISIA) - the regulatory body which governs ski instructors internationally - all the qualifications offered by SnowSkool and the CSIA or CSCF are recognised internationally and can lead to you gaining work as a ski instructor throughout the world. Both the CSIA and CSCF ensure a nationwide ski teaching standard in Canada while also promoting and teaching the importance of snow safety.

CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor

This four-day CSIA Level 1 ski instructor exam is split into two main parts - skiing and teaching - and candidates have to pass both to become a Level 1 ski instructor. Through organising and planning the needs of each ski lesson, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an ability to teach beginner and early-intermediate skiers to ski linked parallel turns.

SnowSkool CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor pass rate: 100%
Employment: Yes, in Canada, Japan and the USA

CSIA Level 2 Ski Instructor

The five-day CSIA Level 2 ski instructor exam is also split into two parts - skiing and teaching - and represents a big step-up from the Level 1 ski instructor exam. As a result, candidates will have to show focus and development throughout the entire SnowSkool ski instructor course to succeed. In the Level 2 ski instructor exam, candidates will be expected to demonstrate an ability to teach intermediate skiers, effectively analyse their own skiing and work on terrain adaptation (teach in different conditions/ ski terrain).

SnowSkool CSIA Level 2 Ski Instructor pass rate: approx 87%
Employment: Yes, in many countries worldwide

CSCF Level 1 Race Coach

The three day CSCF Level 1 Race Coach exam is very popular for skiers who are keen to improve their speed and racing technique through the gates (slalom and grand slalom) and pass these skills on to beginner racers.

SnowSkool CSCF Level 1 Race Coach pass rate: 100%
Employment: Yes, teaching ski racing to beginner racers.

CSIA Snow Park Certification

The three-day CSIA Snow Park certification is also very popular among the younger skiers who are prepared to throw themselves about a bit! Successful candidates will demonstrate tricks such as switch skiing, various grabs, 180s & 360s and the ability to grind basic rails but most importantly, also demonstrate an aptitude to teach these skills!

SnowSkool CSIA Snow Park pass rate: 100%
Employment: Yes, with CSIA Ski Instructor qualification(s)