BASI ISIA Card Level 4

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
Level / Tier: 4 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: ✅ Yes — globally recognised
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes
Eurotest required: Yes

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, 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.

Where it may run (directory links)

Course and assessment fees — Fees shown at registration in the official booking flow.
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Where can you teach with BASI Level 4 (ISTD)?

United Kingdom

No work permit required for UK nationals in UK.

Switzerland

Cantonal work permit required

EU/EEA passport holders: work permit straightforward. Non-EU/EEA nationals: quota-based work permit required.

France

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.

Austria

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.

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Always verify requirements with British Association of Snowsport Instructors before committing to a course or career change. Official source ↗