ISIA Card (Gold Standard)

The highest international recognition from ISIA, requiring a minimum of 450 hours of training, advanced off-piste mountain safety, second language proficiency, and passing the ISIA Speed Test (Giant Slalom). Considered the global gold standard for ski instruction.

Quick facts

Issuing body

International Ski Instructors Association

Discipline

alpine

Level / Tier

4 of 4

ISIA Stamp

No

ISIA Card

✅ Yes — globally recognised

Teach internationally

✅ Yes

Restrictions

May still need additional requirements in France (Eurotest)

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