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Undecided which type of ski instructor course is for you? Here’s our definitive buyers’ guide for our 2025 – 2026 Ski Instructor courses.
10‑Week Residential Ski Instructor Course
Ski Instructor Course Overview
The 10-week residential ski instructor course is the most popular choice. This format offers a well-rounded pathway to the Level 1 and 2 qualifications.
This course is perfect for those with solid skiing ability (confident on reds/blacks). Who are ready to commit to an intensive program. Many participants take a gap year or career break to do the course.
Ten-week courses are available globally, including in Europe, North America and Japan.
These courses balance training, personal development, and resort living experience within 10 weeks. There is also the option to do a course during the “summer season” in South America, Australia and New Zealand.
Course Advantages ✅
- Highly effective way to achieve Level 2.
- High pass rates (100% 2025).
- A large number of training hours helps fully develop to the level 2 standard.
- The 10-week schedule ensures the course is within the 90-day UK visa-free allowance.
- No prior instructing qualifications required.
Course Considerations ❌
- Limits the amount of time left to work during the same season.
What’s Included
- Level 1 and 2 training.
- Resort accommodation.
- Lift pass.
- Career guidance and mentoring
- First aid and avalanche awareness
- Exclusive discounts on equipment
Location Spotlight – Méribel
Nestled in the heart of the largest lift-connected ski area in the world. Méribel offers a massive variety of expansive terrain. A lively après-ski scene within a picturesque alpine village.
Our 10-week Meribel instructor course explores the 600 kilometres of the 3 Valleys. Enabling you to train on some of Europe’s most iconic slopes.
Meribel Altitude: 1,450m
Entire Three Valleys ski altitude: 1,100m – 3,230m
Three Valleys pistes length: Over 600km
Longest ski run: 12km
Lifts: 45 (Meribel), 156 (Three Valleys)
Average snowfall: 3.26m Annually
Meribel ski terrain altitude: 1,100m – 2,952m
Full‑Season Ski Instructor Course
Ski Instructor Course Overview
Full-season ski instructor courses are one of the best ways to improve your skiing in one season. They’ll also expose you to working in a ski school environment.
This makes it ideal for those who want to gain qualifications and experience in a single season.
The longer course gives you flexibility throughout the season and better resort integration.
Course Advantages ✅
- An effective way to achieve ski instructor Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications.
- Highest level of development possible in a single season.
- No prior experience required.
- Excellent gateway into a ski Instructor career.
- Ability to work and train during the same season (Once Qualified).
Course Considerations ❌
- There may be passport and visa requirements to stay for a full season.
- Requires the ability to take an extended break from prior commitments.
What’s Included
- A full winter season
- Full season shared accommodation
- Level 1 + 2 training program
- Video analysis
- Level 1+2 exam
- First Aid Course
- Shadowing and or work opportunities
- Ski tuning sessions
- Freeride and Freestyle Coaching
- Avalanche safety training
- Pro-deals on equipment
- Fitness program
Location Spotlight – Verbier
Known for its vibrant town centre and iconic off-piste terrain. Verbier is the perfect playground for instructors. Part of the largest ski area in Switzerland. Our Verbier Instructor Course ensures that there’s always something to keep you challenged.
Verbier Altitude: 1,500m
Verbier ski terrain altitude: 1,500m – 3,330m
Four Valleys’ pistes length: 412km
Longest ski run: 15km
Lifts: (Four Valleys) 92
Average snowfall: 4.75m Annually
Fast‑Track Level 2 Course
Ski Instructor Course Overview
Already achieved your Level 1 qualification? Fast-Track Level 2 Courses are an efficient way to reach the next level.
An excellent choice for those looking to pass quickly. The level 2 Fast-track is more flexible than doing a full season. The shorter length means it better fits around other commitments.
This also means you’ve got more time in the season to work with your new qualification.
Course Advantages ✅
- Express route to achieving Level 2.
- Gives you the rest of the season to work as a ski instructor.
- It may fit around work or other commitments that would prevent you from a full season.
- Cheaper than other longer level 2 courses.
Course Considerations ❌
- Level 1 has to be obtained before starting the course.
- Shadowing hours as part of your Level 2 must be independently obtained.
- Smaller time to adapt skiing to the Level 2 standard.
What’s Included
- Level 2 training
- Level 2 exam
- Lift pass
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Theory sessions
- Video analysis
- Fitness programme
- Employment opportunities or interviews
Location Spotlight – Tignes
Guaranteed snow all season long. Our fast-track course is in Tignes. A high-altitude training heaven. The ideal location for sharpening their skills on some of Europe’s best pistes.
Tignes Altitude: 1,550m (Les Brevieres) to 2,300m (Val Claret)
Tignes ski terrain altitude: 1,550m and 3,450m
Espace Killy pistes length: 300km
Longest ski run: 10km
Lifts: 87 (Espace Killy)
Average snowfall: 6.69m Annually
What to look out for before you go on any course
- Are the courses catered or not? Ensure you’ve budgeted, if not.
- Look out for the exam cost – Not all courses include it.
- Look out for the number of people you’ll be sharing with.
- Is work guaranteed afterwards?
- Which countries will your qualification let you work in?
- Are there hidden costs, such as lift passes that you must buy?
- Will your nationality enable you to work where you’ve trained?
Ready to Take the Leap?
Whether you want to qualify fast, immerse yourself for a season, or level up your current skill.
– Secure your place on the 10-Week Residential Course in Méribel.
– Train early with a snow-sure season start in Tignes.
– Live the full instructor lifestyle with a Full-Season Course in Verbier.
Our places fill fast, so if you’re serious about becoming a ski instructor, now is the time to commit.
Why Choose New Generation?
There’s far more to our ski instructor courses than qualifications. They prepare you for a complete professional development experience. From technical skills to soft-skills coaching and career mentoring.
