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IASI ISIA Member IE

Irish Association of Snowsports Instructors

Ireland's professional body for snowsport instructors. Offers a four-level certification system aligned with ISIA standards.

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Quick facts

Country
IE
ISIA member
✅ Yes
Disciplines
adaptive, alpine, freestyle, mountain-safety, snowboard, telemark
Certifications
8

Certifications

Alpine
IASI Level 1
IASI Alpine Ski Instructor Level 1
L1 ›
IASI Level 2
IASI Alpine Ski Instructor Level 2
L2 ›
IASI Level 3
IASI Ski Teacher Level 3 (ISIA Stamp)
ISIA Stamp L3 ›
IASI Level 4
IASI National Ski Teacher Level 4 (ISIA Card)
ISIA Card L4 ›
Freestyle
Freestyle Coach 1
IASI Freestyle Coach Level 1
L1 ›
Adaptive
Adaptive Level 1
IASI Adaptive Instructor Level 1
L1 ›
Mountain-safety
Off Piste Security Level 1
IASI Level 1 Off Piste Security
›
Off Piste Security Level 2
IASI Level 2 Back Country Security
›

Official courses & pricing

Indicative figures from the association’s published materials. Confirm fees, VAT, membership, and venues on their site before booking.

IASI Alpine Level 1 Ski Instructor

Enrolment: Book through the IASI course calendar; IASI membership, Child Protection training, and other prerequisites apply by level (see the alpine education hub). Fees and venue fees are event-specific. Entry alpine award for teaching in closed or controlled environments (dry slope, indoor snow, or dedicated beginner areas). Associate membership and Child Protection training are required for Level 1 candidates from the stated cut-off date on the alpine education page.

Course length is set per scheduled event; eLearning and prerequisites apply.
  • Course fee — IASI publishes course-specific fees through the course calendar and providers; slope usage fees may apply at some venues (e.g. Kilternan) payable to the venue.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: IASI Level 1
IASI Alpine Level 2 Ski Instructor

Enrolment: Book through the IASI course calendar; IASI membership, Child Protection training, and other prerequisites apply by level (see the alpine education hub). Fees and venue fees are event-specific. Intermediate alpine award for teaching on open-mountain terrain with a recognised ski school. From Level 2 upward IASI recommends minimum ski radii (14 m women / 16 m men) to demonstrate required skills.

Confirm duration on the course calendar entry.
  • Course fee — Fees are event-specific on the IASI course calendar.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: IASI Level 2
IASI Ski Teacher Level 3 (ISIA Stamp)

Enrolment: Book through the IASI course calendar; IASI membership, Child Protection training, and other prerequisites apply by level (see the alpine education hub). Fees and venue fees are event-specific. Advanced alpine pathway meeting ISIA Stamp-level expectations. Combines technical and teaching assessments across IASI’s Level 3 standards; English language required for conversion-style assessments per IASI equivalence materials.

Workshops and exam blocks are listed on the calendar.
  • Course and exam fees — Fees are listed per scheduled course or exam on the calendar.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: IASI Level 3
IASI National Ski Teacher Level 4 (ISIA Card)

Enrolment: Book through the IASI course calendar; IASI membership, Child Protection training, and other prerequisites apply by level (see the alpine education hub). Fees and venue fees are event-specific. Highest IASI alpine qualification aligned with ISIA Card-level expectations. IASI notes EU delegated-act recognition implications for Level 4 holders (registration rules still apply per member state).

Confirm components via IASI office and calendar.
  • Course and exam fees — Fees are event-specific on the course calendar.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: IASI Level 4

Equivalence and conversion (foreign qualifications)

IASI publishes discipline-specific rules for granting equivalence or conversion to IASI levels when you already hold another association’s qualification. Processes reference ISIA membership and EU delegated-act context for Level 4; always contact the IASI office before booking.

If you hold PSIE pathway entry Notes
Foreign alpine Level 1 (recognised body) IASI Level 1
IASI Alpine Level 1 — full equivalence
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2026-04-03 ↗
Foreign alpine Level 2 (recognised body) IASI Level 2
IASI Alpine Level 2 — conversion after IASI assessment day
  • Pass an assessment day with the IASI education team to IASI Level 2 standard; contact the office to arrange.
2026-04-03 ↗
Foreign alpine Level 3 with ISIA Stamp modules IASI Level 3
IASI Alpine Level 3 — 3-day conversion exam
  • Technical and teaching assessment to IASI Level 3 standards; English language required.
2026-04-03 ↗
Foreign alpine Level 4 with ISIA Card / CTT modules IASI Level 4
IASI Alpine Level 4 — 3-day conversion exam
  • Technical and teaching assessment to IASI Level 4 standards; English language required.
  • IASI notes EU delegated-act listing for Level 4; working rights still depend on citizenship, visas, and national registration.
2026-04-03 ↗

Full equivalency page on IASI ↗ · Summary verified 2026-04-03

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