CSIA Level 2

CSIA Alpine Level 2

Intermediate certification and the standard for working holiday visa positions. Qualifies instructors to teach intermediate skiers internationally.

Quick facts

Issuing body: Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance
Discipline: alpine
Level / Tier: 2 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes
Restrictions: Cannot work independently in France

Official courses & pricing

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

CSIA Level 2 Certification Program

Enrolment: CSIA membership in good standing; all programmes register through https://www.snowpro.com/en/programs/search-and-register (fees vary by region/session). Level 1 minimum age 14 on day one per CSIA FAQ. After Level 1: Level 2 Skier Development (2 days), Teacher Development (2 days), then a two-day combined teaching and skiing exam. Components can be retested individually if needed.

Program registration fees (per component / session) — Fees vary by region and session; see Search and Register.
2026-04-03 ↗

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Where can you teach with CSIA Level 2?

Canada

Industry benchmark for guest-facing instructors at Canadian resorts

Canadian citizens and permanent residents: no restrictions. Foreign nationals require work visa.

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