The Alpine Centre of Excellence | Instructor Training

Although the principal determinant of a good ski instructor is the ability to communicate with clients and to ensure that the client learns in a safe and fun environment, if you aspire to complete the BASI ISTD level there is a requirement for you to prove your proficiency at ski racing as well.

We offer training for both types of ski racing that are assessed: the Euro-Test (Giant Slalom, commonly called “The Speed Test”) and the Test Technique (Slalom, commonly called “The Slalom Test”).

Our training programme runs through the Summer and Autumn, leading up to the first Euro Test races around December and January time.

It is unusual for those training for The Speed and Slalom Tests to commit to more than 8 weeks, though this can be arranged. As such, our core programme is an 8 week bloc through the late summer and Autumn comprising of:

2 weeks in August;
2 weeks in September;
2 weeks in November; and
2 weeks in December; all on the Saas Fee Glacier.