PSIA-AASI ISIA Stamp Level 3

PSIA Alpine Level III Certification

The highest PSIA alpine certification, qualifying instructors to teach expert skiers in all terrain. Equivalent to the ISIA Stamp standard. There is no Level IV in the US system; experienced Level III instructors can become National Team members or Examiners.

Official info ↗

Quick facts

Issuing body: Professional Ski Instructors of America / American Association of Snowboard Instructors
Discipline: Alpine skiing
Level / Tier: 3 of 4
ISIA Stamp: ✅ Yes
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes
Restrictions: Cannot work independently in France without Eurotest

Certification pathway

The PSIA-AASI alpine skiing progression ladder.

min 1 year

No prerequisites required

Official courses & pricing

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

PSIA-AASI On-snow

PSIA Alpine Level III

Enrolment: Current PSIA-AASI instructor membership; meet your division’s pathway prerequisites for this level; register for exams and clinics via your division calendar (https://thesnowpros.org/regions/ )—fees vary by division. Advanced certification: expert-level skiing and teaching standards through division-led development and assessments.

⏱️ Follow your division’s Level III certification pathway.

USD 175 — Alpine / snowboard / telemark assessment — per exam day (Intermountain 2025–26, illustrative) — Total assessment cost depends on how many exam days your pathway requires.
Verified 2026-04-03 ↗

Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04

Is PSIA Level III right for you?

Use the free Pathway Tool to get a personalised recommendation based on your passport, current certs, and target countries.

Find your pathway →

Always verify requirements with Professional Ski Instructors of America / American Association of Snowboard Instructors before committing to a course or career change. Official source ↗

See something wrong? Suggest a correction