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Winter Sports Company. Since 2009.

Snowboard Instructor Courses and Internships

Snowboard instructor courses in Canada and paid internships, with Switzerland and New Zealand when they suit you better. You train with the resort's own coaches, sit the real exams and deal with the same few people from first call to last run.

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Training & qualifying snowboard instructors since 2009.
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Prices
Courses from £4,000Internships from £4,900

Still open this winter

Snowboard Instructor Courses Still Open This Winter.

Internships are now booking for winter 2027/28. Courses with no job are still open for this winter.The balance is due 12 weeks before you fly, so November starts need booking now.

Starts in6weeksNovember 20263 courses from £4,350Level 1 at Revelstoke or Panorama, and the 12 week course at PanoramaSee dates and prices › Starts in12weeksJanuary 2027The Intensive from £6,850CASI Level 1 and 2 in 9 or 13 weeks. Level 1 Only and Level 2 Only blocks from £4,000.See dates and prices ›

Starts 7 January 2027

The Revelstoke snowboard course with places left this January.

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What A Snowboard Instructor Course In Canada Involves.

Most of your training happens out here. Long days on the mountain, with a trainer pushing your riding further than you'd take it on your own.

Courses

Compare Snowboard Instructor Courses

Start with the route that fits your ability, time, budget and goals. Some courses are built around training and qualifications; others include a work pathway or advanced progression.

Why Choose The Winter Sports Company?

A snowboard instructor course is a big spend and a bigger life decision.

So here is exactly what you get, and what depends on the course you pick.

01Honest advice from day one

If a course isn't right for you, we'll say so before you book. We'd rather lose a sale than send you to the wrong mountain.

02Costed in from the start

Training, accommodation, lift pass and support are in the price. No surprise extras after your deposit.

03Coaches who teach

Small groups, real feedback and video analysis that shows what has actually changed.

04With you all winter

A real person on the phone from your first enquiry to your last day on the hill.

Included on every course

  • Season lift pass No blackout dates, the whole mountain, every day.
  • Accommodation Shared or private rooms, near the lifts or within a 20-minute shuttle.
  • Airport transfers We meet you and get you to the door.
  • Training with Level 3 and 4 coaches Every coach has at least 8 years’ experience.
  • Recognised qualifications CASI qualifications, recognised in over 40 countries.
  • Free visa support Clear steps and reminders, free for every client.
  • Pre-season fitness plan Smart prep for 10-day training blocks.
  • Up to 25% off kit Our trade discount on selected items, every year.

Depends on your course

  • Paid snow school job On internships, once you pass.
  • Group flights from the UK ATOL protected. Fly yourself and you’re covered by our IPP insurance.
  • Meal plans Some courses, mostly in the first weeks.
  • Optional bolt-ons Extra training and experiences you can add.
The working holiday visa, step by stepHow the IEC pool works, when to apply and what it costs.Read the guide The real cost of a seasonFlights, insurance, food and kit, added up honestly.Read the guide The CASI qualification guideWhat each level lets you teach, and how long it takes.Read the guide
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Snowboard Instructor Courses For A Career Break.

Your job will still be there in spring. A career break doesn't have to be a gap on your CV. Spend it on the mountain, then go back with a winter you won't stop talking about.

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Snowboarding in Canada
Snowboarding in Canada

Where You Can Train.

Snowboard instructor courses in Canada, Switzerland and New Zealand. Five resorts, each picked for a reason. Tap one for the full guide. After a paid season instead? See where snowboard interns train and teach on our snowboard internships page.

Canada - British Columbia

Revelstoke

Big vertical, deep snow and technical lines for strong, fit skiers.

Canada - British Columbia

Panorama

1,300 metres of vertical and the mountain largely to yourself.

Switzerland

Nendaz

Verbier’s quieter, more affordable neighbour, on the same 4 Vallées ski area. PSIE and Swiss Snowsports courses, ski and snowboard.

Switzerland - Verbier

Verbier

Les 4 Vallées, Switzerland’s largest ski area, with 410km of runs.

New Zealand

Queenstown

Train in the UK summer, with Coronet Peak and The Remarkables on the doorstep. Home of our NZSIA and SBINZ courses.

What Past Clients Say.

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Snowboard Instructor Qualifications

Everyone needs to know what qualification they are working towards, where it is recognised, what level comes next and how it affects work options.

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CASI, the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

Levels 1-4

Canada
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SBINZ, Snowboard Instruction New Zealand

Levels 1-3

New Zealand
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BASI, the British Association of Snowsport Instructors

Levels 1-4

Europe
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ISIA, the International Ski Instructors Association

Worldwide
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CADS – Canadian Adaptive Snowsports

Levels 1-4

Canada
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Free guide

Are You Ready For A Snowboard Instructor Course?

Find out before you book. Our free Snowboarding Ability Guide shows you where your riding is now, what each course asks for, and whether to book now, come out early or pick a different course.

  • 01Your level, honestly. From linked turns to the whole mountain.
  • 02What each course asks for. Internship or course, Level 1 or Level 2.
  • 03Your next step. Book now, arrive early or train at home first.

Want the detail on CASI levels? Read the CASI Qualification Guide.

What To Expect.

The bits a brochure normally skips, from arrival to training and next steps. Designed to be completely worry-free and fully inclusive, so you can focus on progressing, qualifying, and having an unforgettable time on the mountain.

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Questions Before You Book.

The questions we’re asked most, answered the way we’d answer them on the phone.

The CASI Level 1 and 2 Snowboard Instructor Course starts on 7 January 2027 in Revelstoke and is open for booking, as the nine week course or the 13 week Super Instructor edition. A £300 deposit holds your place and we confirm the payment dates with you on the call.

If you can link turns on a red run under control, on both edges, you can start a Level 1 and 2 course. Level 2 training builds carving, switch riding and the teaching skills CASI examines. Our free Snowboarding Ability Guide shows you where you sit before you book.

No. On a training course you travel to Canada as a visitor with an eTA, so there is no visa lottery and no upper age limit. You need to be 18 or over. The working holiday visa is only needed for a paid internship, and is open to UK passport holders aged 18 to 35.

A course is training only. You pay for the whole programme, live in course accommodation and go home qualified. An internship adds a paid instructor job for the rest of the winter once you pass Level 1, which depends on the snow school’s interview, the working holiday visa and the exam itself. With our help, 97% of interns get through all three each year. Snowboard internships run at Panorama and Fairmont Hot Springs from November to April.

Course prices run from £4,000 for a three week CASI Level 1 block to £6,850 for the nine week Level 1 and 2 course in Revelstoke. On top of the course fee, allow about £750 for return flights, £250 to £600 for insurance on a course (£900 to £1,200 on an internship, because it covers paid work), and around $200 CAD a week for food unless you add a meal plan.

Most first timers take the Level 1 and 2 route. Choose the nine week CASI Level 1 and 2 Snowboard Instructor Course in Revelstoke, from 7 January 2027, if you want pure training with your winter to yourself. Choose a Panorama internship, from November 2027, if you want to qualify and then teach for a paid season. If you are not sure, request a call back and we will talk it through with you.

Free Guides Before You Decide.

Free guides for your instructor winter. Read the qualification and cost guides before anyone's price list, ours included. New to all of this? Start with how to become a snowboard instructor.

See all free guides
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CASI Qualification Guide

Level 1 gets you in the door, Level 2 makes you employable, Level 3 makes it a career. What each one lets you teach, and what the exams ask of you.

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Resort Comparison Guide

Big White, Sun Peaks, Panorama or Revelstoke. Mountain size, snowfall, accommodation, nightlife, terrain, and who each one suits best.

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Snowboarding Ability Guide

Work out your real level, what each course expects on day one, and whether to train now, arrive early or pick a different programme.

Read the guide ›
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Real Cost Of A Season

The course fee is the headline, not the total. Flights, insurance, food, kit, the visa, and the money you have to land with.

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How To Book

When to secure your place, what happens if you leave it late, and how to avoid losing the resort, room type or programme you wanted.

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Insurance Guide

The cover you really need for a winter of freeride and backcountry, and the gaps that catch people out. We are not brokers, so this is advice rather than a sales pitch.

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Girls On Tour

A big sister chat to calm those nerves and answer the common concerns of travelling on your own.

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What To Take

A packing checklist for the whole season. Snow gear, travel essentials, documents, tech and the things people always forget.

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