Ski and snowboard instructor course
CSIA / CASI Level 1 Instructor Certification
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A 3-day intensive on-snow certification course qualifying skiers and snowboarders to instruct beginners and children at commercial mountain resorts.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeNot yet verifiedFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
Money for apprentices
EI, a $4,000 loan per level and a tax creditWhile you are at school for each level. The old federal grants ended in 2025.
THE ROUTE
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STEP BY STEP
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- Minimum 14 years of age for CASI snowboarding or 15 years of age for CSIA skiing
- Competent parallel skier or confident snowboarder on intermediate blue groomed trails
- Must provide personal ski or snowboard equipment, helmet, and valid resort lift pass for course days
- Minimum 14 years of age for snowboarding (CASI) or 15 years for skiing (CSIA)
- Confident parallel skiing or riding ability on all intermediate blue runs
- Fluent in language of instruction (English or French)
Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Register online through the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) or Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI)
- Courses scheduled from November through April at mountain resorts across British Columbia
- Course registration fee of $552.98 CAD (Early) or $608.28 CAD (Regular) plus annual association dues
Step 3 of 6
Ski and snowboard instructor course
⏱ 3 days- 3 consecutive days (24 hours) of on-snow instruction, video feedback, and practical teaching workshops
- Step-by-step beginner teaching progression from first-time equipment fitting to linked sliding turns
- Class management, youth teaching psychology, and mountain safety rules under the Alpine Responsibility Code
- Personal riding analysis, stance balance, edging mechanics, and turn shape demonstrations
Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 11 schools in BC- Big White Ski Resort Snow School — 3 days (About $610 for the whole program)
- Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance & CASI — 3 days (About $550 to $610)
- Cypress Mountain Snow School — 3 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- Grouse Mountain Snow School — 3 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- Hart Snow School — 3 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- Mount Washington Alpine Resort Snow School — 3 days (Tuition not yet verified)
- Mt. Seymour Snow School — 3 days (About $200 for the whole program)
- Revelstoke Mountain Sports School — 3 days (About $550 for the whole program)
- and 3 more, see the list below
Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- Continuous practical evaluation during the 3-day course by an accredited Level 3 or 4 course conductor
- Level 1 Instructor certification card and national teaching membership recognized across Canada
Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(11 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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