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BASI International Ski Teacher Diploma (ISTD) Level 4
The highest BASI certification — the International Ski Teacher Diploma. Requires passing the Eurotest (GS speed test) and Euro Security test. Qualifies instructors to teach all levels, train instructors, and work independently worldwide including France.
Quick facts
- Issuing body
- British Association of Snowsport Instructors
- Discipline
- Alpine skiing
- Level / Tier
- 4 of 4
- ISIA Stamp
- No
- ISIA Card
- ✅ Yes — globally recognised
- Teach internationally
- ✅ Yes
- Eurotest required
- Yes
Certification pathway
The BASI alpine skiing progression ladder.
Official courses & pricing
Published programme lines that award or prepare for this qualification. Figures are indicative — confirm on the association site.
BASI Alpine Level 4 (ISTD)
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, Element Concept Verbier, 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. Highest BASI alpine pathway qualification for experienced instructors; includes teaching, technical, and professional modules per BASI syllabus.
- Course and assessment fees — Checkout-only GBP totals after selecting ISTD components in book-a-course. Verified 2026-04-04 ↗
Where to train for BASI Level 4 (ISTD)
Ski schools listed as delivery partners for courses leading to this qualification.
16 courses
Free-Ski Cairngorm
BASI ski instructor training (Verbier catered packages, 2026–27 season)
Ski & snowboard instructor courses
New Generation
Ski le Gap instructor programmes (Mont-Tremblant)
BASI gap and instructor pathway courses (Verbier)
Season L1+L2 ski instructor course (Nendaz)
Season L1+L2 ski instructor course (Verbier)
Season L3/L4 ski instructor course (Verbier)
BASI snowboard & ski instructor pathways
BASI instructor and gap courses (ICE Val d'Isère)
PDS Snowsport Verbier
PDS Snowsport China (BASI partner venues)
UK snow dome BASI ski & snowboard courses
BASI / NZSIA instructor courses (Queenstown)
Element Concept Verbier
Where can you teach with BASI Level 4 (ISTD)?
No work permit required for UK nationals in UK.
- Cantonal work permit required
EU/EEA passport holders: work permit straightforward. Non-EU/EEA nationals: quota-based work permit required.
- Must apply for 'carte professionnelle' via the DRJSCS
- ISIA Card (Level 4) provides strongest equivalency case
EU/EEA nationals: most straightforward path. Non-EU nationals: require valid work visa.
- Must apply for recognition under EU Directive 2005/36/EC
- Requirements vary by Bundesland
EU/EEA nationals: recognition under EU directive. Non-EU nationals: require work visa.
Is BASI Level 4 (ISTD) right for you?
Use the free Pathway Tool to get a personalised recommendation based on your passport, current certs, and target countries.
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