Ski Instructor Courses (CSIA)


CSIA SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSES IN HAKUBA JAPAN

LEVEL 1, 2 & 3 SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSES & CERTIFICATION IN HAKUBA

What better place to get your instructor certifications than with the people who run one of Japan’s largest ski schools! The Evergreen International Ski School has been operating in the Hakuba Valley for more than a decade, and has developed a reputation of excellence for our quality adults, children’s and private programs. We know exactly what it takes to train instructors - we do it every day. Since our first CASI course in 2012, we have certified thousands of Snowsports instructors - we'd love to help you kickstart a new career and change your life too!



CSIA LEVEL 1 SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

The Level 1 ski instructor certification is for any competent parallel skier, aged 15 years or older, and seeking to work as a ski instructor. The Level 1 candidate can expect to be exposed to a variety of terrain, snow conditions and terrain features. The level 1 course is an introduction to ski teaching, CSIA technique and methodology, and the role of ski teaching within the ski industry. It combines the basics of practical ski teaching methods, technical understanding and development of guest service skills, specifically addressing children's skiing..

Skiing criteria

Teaching criteria

Requirements

Please watch the Level 1 Riding Standards Video to get an idea of what is expected.

Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.

Course Dates 2023/2024

CSIA Level 1 Package:
(2 prep days + CSIA Level 1 Course 3 days. Total 5 days):
  • December:
    • 16 to 20
    • 22 to 26
    • 27 to 31
  • January:
    • 2 to 6
    • 8 to 12
    • 14 to 18
    • 20 to 24
    • 22 to 26
  • February:
    • 3 to 7
    • 8 to 12
    • 12 to 16 (SOLD OUT)
    • 25 to 29
  • March:
    • 13 to 17
    • 19 to 23

    Prices 2023/2024


    ¥169,500
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    Location

    Level 1  Programs will be held at Tsugaike Ski Resort


    CSIA LEVEL 2 SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

    You should take this course if you are a Level 1 Instructor with some teaching experience, love to teach, and have a desire to take your teaching skills to the next level. You should be confident and comfortable demonstrating intermediate to advanced riding in corresponding terrain.

    Skiing criteria

    Teaching criteria

    Dates 2023/2024


    Course include: 2 days of training + 1 day off + 4 days of CSIA L2 course + 1 day off + 2 days of CSIA L2 exams

    CSIA Level 2 Package:
    • January:
      • 14 to 23 (14-15 prep + 16 off + 17-20 l2 course + 21 off + 22-23 L2 exams)
    • February:
      • 2 to 11 (2-3 prep +4 off + 5-8 L2 Course + 9 off + 10-11 L2 Exams)
      • 19 to 28 (19-20 prep +21 off + 22-25 L2 Course + 26 off + 27-28 L2 Exams) This course will be held at Tsugaike Kogen

      Requirements

      Please watch the Level 2 Riding Standards Video embedded here to get an idea of what is expected.

      Passing the exam is not guaranteed. If you are not confident you meet the level we highly recommend you attend the Prep Course.


      Prices 2023/2024


      ¥229,500
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      Location

      Level 2 Programs will be held at Iwatake Ski Resort



      CSIA RETEST EXAMS

      As we aim to create good professionals and develop the snowsports industry, we have create a large calendar for re-test exams for Level 1 CSIA courses.

      Dates 2023/2024


      Re-test Level 1 (2 days)
      Riding:
      - 18-19 Dec (SOLD OUT)
      - 29-30 Dec
      - 10-11 Jan
      - 16-17 Jan
      - 10-11 Feb

      Teaching:
      - 19-20 Dec (SOLD OUT)
      - 30-31 Dec
      - 11-12 Jan
      - 17-18 Jan
      - 11-12 Feb

      Re-test Level 2 (2 days)

      Riding:  22 Jan
      Teaching: 23 Jan

      Prices 2023/2024


      Level 1 Retest (2 days): ¥94,500
      Level 2 Retest (1 day/1 component): ¥65,500
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