ISIA Stamp (International Standard)

The ISIA minimum international standard designation, indicating an instructor has completed at least 320 hours of training including technical exams, teaching methodology, first aid, and basic mountain safety. Typically awarded to instructors holding a national Level 3 or equivalent certification.

Quick facts

Issuing body

International Ski Instructors Association

Discipline

alpine

Level / Tier

3 of 4

ISIA Stamp

✅ Yes

ISIA Card

No

Teach internationally

✅ Yes

Restrictions

Not recognized in non-ISIA countries (Austria, France, Italy)

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