Ski Season Abroad

Take a ski season abroad as part of a gap year sports programme. Choose from a range of ski gap year programmes, from ski instructor courses to ski volunteer projects (available for winter 2007).

Ski seasons abroad are popular ways to take time out. Thousands of people every year head to the different ski resorts in Canada, the USA, Europe and New Zealand, so that they can take advantage of all the snow and après ski. However, ski seasons abroad can be more than just extended holidays in the snow. It is possible to use a ski season abroad as a chance to become a ski instructor or a snowboard instructor. There are many programmes to choose from and Real Sport Experience can offer courses in New Zealand, with Japan and Canada becoming available soon.

For programmes to join a ski season abroad use the following links:

CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Course Gain a qualification that will allow you to instruct in North America, Europe and Australasia while honing your skills on the beautiful slopes of Vancouver Island. The perfect start to a career in winter sports! Japan Ski and Snowboard CSI Course Spend 4 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train for the skiing or snowboard Certificate in Snow-sports Instruction. With your NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification, you will be able to instruct level 1 and 2 beginners and work in resorts in New Zealand and other areas of the world like the US. Japan Ski and Snowboard Instructor Course Spend 11 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train to be a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you will be able to work in ski resorts all over the world and enjoy the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes. New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Instructor Courses Gain the qualifications to be a skiing or snowboarding instructor anywhere in the world. You’ll learn at one of the country’s top resorts, with the chance to give paid lessons there once you’re qualified. Ski Instructor and Leadership Course (12 Weeks) Get the qualifications you need to work as a ski instructor in Europe, North America and Australasia. Ski on the powdery slopes of the Canadian coast, improving your technique and making contacts to help you find work.