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How to become a ski instructor in Switzerland

Keen to live and work there? That’s understandable. Let’s go through 5 easy steps to secure a job in one of Switzerland’s many mountains….

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How to become a ski instructor in Austria

It's no wonder skiing in Austria is so popular and all of the elements that make it so can be enjoyed by ski instructors, too. Which is why so many people want to work there, as well as go there on ski holidays.

But where to start with getting a job as a ski instructor in Austria? Let’s break the process down step by step.

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How to become a ski instructor in China

Here is our 5-step guide on how to become a ski instructor in China – to make the passage simpler for those tempted by this new (but far from forbidden) fruit.

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CSIA Level 2 Exam Guide

The final stop for skiers on our Banff and Big White courses is the CSIA Level 2. Our trainees have an extremely consistent 90%+ pass rate when they go on to tackle Level 2, however that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be prepared to stand the best chance of passing:

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How to Become a Ski Instructor in Chile, South America

With the growing interest in emerging ski resorts around the world, the popularity towards skiing in Chile (and also Argentina) is increasing and so is the number of instructors looking for jobs there.

So, here is our guide on how to become an instructor in South America, in 5-steps:

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How to become a ski instructor in Andorra - Interview

Andorra is a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to ski instructing. Find out what it's like and how to become a ski instructor in this tiny mountain nation.

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How to Ski Parallel

Moving from snowplough to parallel skiing is a scary thought for many but it does make your life easier and makes you cooler on the slopes. Once you master the parallel skiing you can start to ski faster, turn quicker and turn heads as you ski swishly past the mountain side bar.

SnowSkool shows you how to do it...

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How to Become a Snowboard Instructor in Japan

A job in Japan can seem like an exotic pipedream – interesting in concept but difficult to achieve. However, if you break it down into steps it makes it far easier.

That’s where we come in, here is our guide on how to become an instructor in Japan, in 5 steps:

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How long does it take to become a Ski Instructor?

One question we’re asked often is how long does it actually take before you are a qualified ski instructor. Some think weeks, others months, and a few even thinks years.

To be honest, all of those answers are technically correct. Depending on your circumstance, the time you have available and the finances you have, the timeline to become a ski instructor is variable. But here's how long it takes with SnowSkool.

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Meet Shauna Rigby: ex-SnowSkooler and APSI L4 National demo team member

Meet Shauna Rigby, an Australian who really has made a successful career from ski instructing. Shauna started off as an unsure teenager with a love for ski racing and a dream to create a career out of her passion. Through hard work and dedication, Shauna has gone from ski racing as a child in Australia, to gain her Level 2 with SnowSkool in Banff Canada, to becoming one of the youngest ever females to reach APSI Level 4. And then to be selected to represent APSI in the national demo ski team! 

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