GAP

Welcome to New Generation’s GAP Course. We are the Official BASI Training Centre in the Trois Vallees. We run our GAP courses in Courchevel and Méribel.

Immerse yourself in skiing for 10 weeks

The New Generation GAP course is great fun, yet hard work. Whilst attending the GAP course you are in a snowsport environment 100% of the time. The intention is for all students to be immersed in the culture and way of life of a snowsport instructor and to be totally focused on the outcome.

Become a BASI Ski Instructor

The GAP course is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a British ski instructor qualification in just ten weeks. All of our students take their BASI Ski Instructor course and exams as part of the GAP course.

Ski The World's Biggest Ski Area

Our GAP courses are based in Courchevel and Méribel, part of the Trois Vallees – the world's biggest ski area. All students receive expert coaching from New Generation's top BASI Trainers. As well as on-snow coaching, training includes evening sessions and use of video. Each student is assigned a mentor who will look after the students on and off the snow, ensuring a GAP experience they will remember for life.

Experience Alpine life

Students have ample opportunity to experience the social side of ski life. Past events have included lugeing, ice hockey, fondue evenings, and of course several nights out sampling the delights of Courchevel and Méribel night life. A visit to Dick's Tea Bar and the Rond Point are an absolute must.

Come and Meet us / Have a Ski Assessment

Ski Assessments 2008


Our recent ski assessment days at Glasgow, Manchester and Milton Keynes have been a great success. If you would like to attend one of our assessments to chat about the course and to check if your skiing is at the standard required then please email instructorcourses@skinewgen.com and we will book you a session. Parents are also very welcome to the sessions.

Ski and Snowboard Show 22-26 October

 

Come and see us at the ski show in Olympia. We are stand number 715. If you would like to book some time for a chat with one of our staff then please fill out the contact form below.

New Generation GAP course overview

  • The New Generation GAP courses run in Meribel and Courchevel.
  • 10 weeks of training and shadowing with New Generation BASI & International trainers.
  • Fully catered chalet accommodation.
  • All BASI exams included (Alpine Level 1 & 2)
  • All BASI courses included (First Aid, Mountain Safety, Child Protection...)
  • Qualification means you can work in most places across the world.
  • Paid work experience after the course.
  • Career opportunity in the ski school.


What we don't do

  • Sub-contract another foreign ski school to look after you. All students train and learn with New Generation fully qualified instructors.
  • Put you in small cramped flats spread about the resort so you never see us or your fellow students.
  • Give you food vouchers for a local cafe. You get breakfast, a packed lunch and a 2 course healthy dinner.


Who is our gap course for?

Students taking a year out, career breakers and people looking for a change of direction. We invite everyone to join us, but one thing all our students have in common is a strong desire to get as much as possible from their time with us.



How good a skier do I have to be?

At the start of our course students should be able to ski black runs confidently linking turns down the fall line, being in control of their speed. We run Selection Days on UK dry slopes in the summer. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the gap course. Please contact us for details on venues and dates.

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Did you know?

Once you have completed your GAP course New Generation offers training at ISIA and ISTD Level.