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Instructor Course vs Internship? Which SnowSkool programme will suit you best?
31st May 2024 SnowSkool offers both ski and snowboard instructor courses and ski internships. FAQs include which is best for skills improvement? Qualifications? Social life? A gap year? A Career Break? Bank balance? Career?
Well, really, either option can be best for all of the above depending on your specific circumstances and what you really want out of a ski season.
This post looks at the main differences and provides a summary of the different options on offer from SnowSkool to help you think through what may best suit you.
We are particularly excited to share details of our new 19 week hybrid internship in Big White.
Read the full feature for an overview of the differences between our programmes to find out which will work best for you.
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The only checklist for the ski season you’ll ever need: What to bring on the trip of your life
1st September 2023 Trouble packing? SnowSkool has you covered with this comprehensive checklist for the ski season, covering everything you’ll need from slope to chalet. Check it out! And make the most of our discount codes for Bro! Clothing SNOWSKOOLBRO for 15% off and SNOWSKOOL20 for student 20% off.
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SnowSkool FAQs
Thinking about a booking onto a SnowSkool Instructor Training Course?
Our list of Frequently Asked Questions should cover pretty much everything you need to know!
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What is the training like on an instructor course?
Want to get a feel for what your instructor training will be like? We’ve broken down a few ‘need to knows’ – similar applies for both our snowboard instructor courses and our ski instructor courses:
How do you decide the training groups on a SnowSkool course?
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How many trainees are there per trainer or group?
What are the training hours and intensity on a SnowSkool course?
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What is life like on an instructor course (when you’re not skiing or riding?)
We often get asked what life is like on an instructor course. Obviously, skiing and riding are the main parts of your snowboard/ski instructor course, but the off-mountain downtime is also an important part of the experience… did someone say après?! The following are our most frequently asked questions, regarding everything that comes with an instructor course when you're off the slopes.
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Payments, money and budgeting FAQs
Saving for, and spending on, a ski instructor course or ski season can be a little confusing and stressful. Here’s everything you need to know about paying for your course and budgeting for once you’re out there.
We'll cover: paying in installments, how much money to bring, saving for a course, credit cards, ATMs and more...
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How hard are instructor exams?
No one likes exams, however, the snowboard/ski instructor exams will help you on your way to your qualification and life as an instructor! We’ve been running ski and snowboard instructor courses (ft. exams) for over 10 years, so are confident we know how to help you pass.
Want to know the average pass rate for each SnowSkool course...?
And what about written work...?
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Rooming and accommodation FAQs
Your fellow ski/snowboard course mates will be who you’ll live with and spend a lot of time with. Unsurprisingly, you want to know how accommodation and rooming works, to get the most out of your experience. We've answered your accommodation FAQs and even written some top tips, on how to be a great roomie! The SnowSkool accommodation varies in each of our resorts; you should also check out our individual resort pages, for specific details.
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Getting to a SnowSkool course
Working out how to travel to your instructor course? We answer your travel-related questions, such as:
Are flights included in a SnowSkool course?
Can I book onto a Canada course without flights?
Can I drive out to the Three Valleys course... is there somewhere to park?
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Which SnowSkool course is right for me?
How to choose a SnowSkool instructor course or internship? It’s different strokes for different folks! The SnowSkool courses have been created to appeal to different people in terms of what they want from their course, their future plans, their age and/ or their experience level.
We’ve put together a full guide, so you can compare and contrast courses in the five locations we currently offer, and get a feel of what to expect. You’ll find details on: the towns, the resorts, the terrain, the accommodation, the SnowSkool course, the qualifications and the people!
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