PSIE Level 2

PSIE Alpine Instructor Level 2

Intermediate alpine certification. 5-day programme covering advanced ski technique and teaching methodology for intermediate skiers. Triggers dual certification with PSIC (Canada).

Quick facts

Issuing body: Professional Ski Instructors of Europe
Discipline: alpine
Level / Tier: 2 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes
Restrictions: Not ISIA-recognised. Work rights depend on bilateral agreements with each country.

Official courses & pricing

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

PSIE Alpine Level 2

Enrolment: PSIE membership is required for every course and evaluation (see https://www.psie.pro/membership ). Book via https://www.psie.pro/course-schedule or external SnowReg PSIE listings; venue and named course provider change by session. Six on-snow days total: three skiing skills and three teaching skills (order flexible; skiing first encouraged). E-learning ~45 minutes before on-snow. Achieving Level 2 triggers dual certification with PSIC (Canada) per PSIE materials.

Where it may run (directory links)

€740 — 2025/26 — all six on-snow days (indicative) — Exact cost depends on provider, location, and VAT. Membership prerequisite.
2026-04-03 ↗

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Where can you teach with PSIE Level 2?

Canada

Automatically recognised via PSIC dual certification at Level 2

Non-Canadian nationals require a Canadian work permit (IEC Working Holiday or employer-sponsored).

Australia

PSIE Level 2 accepted for entry into APSI courses at equivalent level
Check with individual Australian ski schools for direct employment acceptance

Non-Australian nationals require an Australian work visa (Working Holiday 417/462 for eligible nationalities, or employer-sponsored 482).

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Always verify requirements with Professional Ski Instructors of Europe before committing to a course or career change. Official source ↗