BASI Level 2

BASI Alpine Instructor Level 2

The working standard for seasonal employment in European and global ski schools. Qualifies instructors to teach intermediate skiers on marked pistes internationally.

Quick facts

Issuing body: British Association of Snowsport Instructors
Discipline: alpine
Level / Tier: 2 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes
Restrictions: Cannot work independently in France; limited in some countries

Official courses & pricing

Published programme lines that award or prepare for this qualification. Figures are indicative — confirm on the association site.

BASI Alpine Level 2

Enrolment: BASI membership; book through https://basi.org.uk/book-a-course/ and confirm prerequisites on the course listing. Longer partner-led courses: https://basi.org.uk/courses/partners . Linked directory schools include Free-Ski Cairngorm, providers listed on basi.org.uk/courses/partners (e.g. Altitude Futures, Snowminds, ICE, Snowboard Coach, PDS, Snowdome Tamworth, Alpine Academy), plus curated providers (Peak Leaders, SnowSkool, New Generation, Ski le Gap); many other BASI venues are not yet linked. Develops teaching and skiing for working instructors; delivered as modular or block courses depending on venue.

Where it may run (directory links)

Course fee — Fees shown at registration in the official booking flow.
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Where can you teach with BASI Level 2?

United Kingdom

Suitable for UK indoor snow centres and beginner slopes

No work permit required for UK nationals in UK. EU/EEA nationals require standard UK work visa post-Brexit.

Switzerland

Cantonal work permit required
Some cantons may require additional local qualification — verify with the specific canton ski school

EU/EEA passport holders: work permit obtainable via employer under CH-EU bilateral agreements. Non-EU/EEA nationals: quota-based work permit required, depends on employer sponsorship and annual canton quotas.

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