CSIA Instructor Certification Courses
ABOUT CSIA Instructor Course.
For the 25/2026 ski season, you can get your Canadian CSIA ski instructor certification right in Niseko, Japan!
No need to hop on a plane to Canada or New Zealand for top-notch ski instructor training! We bring the internationally recognized CSIA courses right here to Niseko and Rusutsu, Japan. Whether you’re aiming for Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3, our experienced Canadian examiners are ready to help you sharpen your skills at some of the best resorts around.
Don’t miss out—spaces are limited, so sign up today!
CSIA Level 1 Exam
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
12/10-12，2025，Mandarin
1/12-14，2026，English / Mandarin
1/19-21，2026，Mandarin
2/10-12，2026，English / Mandarin
3/20-22，2026，English / Mandarin
3/24-26，2026，English / Mandarin
PRICE：¥ 200,000 / NT 41,500
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
12/13-15，2025，English
3/16-18，2026，English / Mandarin
PRICE：¥ 200,000 / NT 41,500
Kiroro Snow World
12/16-18，2025，English / Mandarin
2/24-26，2026，Mandarin
PRICE：¥ 200,000 / NT 41,500
Level 1 Exam Prep Course
The Exam Preparation Clinic is a two-day program, with the option to attend for just one day, and is personally led by a CSIA Examiner.
This clinic is ideal for first-time CSIA candidates, those seeking to confirm their technique meets the required standard, or those looking to familiarize themselves with the exam procedures. The content focuses on key examination training points, helping participants refine their skills, master the assessment criteria, and perform with maximum confidence during the official exam.
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
12/8-12/9, 2025
1/10-1/11, 2026
1/17-1/18, 2026
2/8-2/9, 2026
3/18-3/19, 2026
3/22-3/23, 2026
PRICE：¥ 50,000 / NT 10,400 (2 Day)
¥ 30,000 / NT 6,240 (1 Day)
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort
12/11-12/12, 2025
3/14-3/15, 2026
PRICE：¥ 50,000 / NT 10,400 (2 Day)
¥ 30,000 / NT 6,240 (1 Day)
Kiroro Snow World
12/14-12/15, 2025
2/22-2/23, 2026
PRICE：¥ 50,000 / NT 10,400 (2 Day)
¥ 30,000 / NT 6,240 (1 Day)
NOTE
1. The CSIA Level 1 Certification process is 3 days.
2. The Exam Preparation Clinic is 2 days.
3. Registration Requirement: Ability to perform consistent parallel turns on blue-rated runs.
CSIA Level 2 Exam
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
3/15-20，2026，English
PRICE：¥ 305,000 / NT 63,300
Level 2 Exam Prep Course
The Exam Preparation Clinic is a two-day program, with the option to attend for just one day, and is personally led by a CSIA Examiner.
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
3/13-14，2026
PRICE：¥ 50,000 / NT 10,400 (2 Day)
¥ 30,000 / NT 6,240 (1 Day)
NOTE
1. The CSIA Level 1 Certification process is 5 days.
2. The Exam Preparation Clinic is 2 days.
3. Registration Requirement:
CSIA Level 1 or Park Freestyle certification requires registered CSIA membership and payment of current dues. Level 2 gliding exam tasks include: mid-turns, tight turns, freestyle, and demonstration of plow turns/parallel turns.
Note
Furthermore, the organizer will not be responsible for any additional costs incurred as a result of the Force Majeure event.
Excluded Fees: Lift passes, accommodation, and meals, Transportation, Accident insurance (Must be purchased separately), Equipment rental and gear costs, All other personal expenses
Within 14 days of the class start date: The enrollment is non-transferable and non-refundable.
The transfer/resale of the spot at an increased price is prohibited.
CSIA Registration Guidelines and Procedure
About CSIA
The CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance) ski instructor is the most recognized ski instructor certification system in Canada, with its pathway consists of 4 levels.
Level 1 is an introductory certification for ski teaching, primarily for instructors teaching beginners. Starting from Level 2, the required task and terrain difficulty increase, with higher demand on skiing performance and teaching abilities.
Levels 3 and above require more comprehensive skills and precise manoeuvres, including long turns, short turns, and moguls. Each certification level emphasizes the safety component. Through systematic training, you will build a robust foundation for skiing techniques and teaching methodologies, while improving your skiing and instructional skills, and effectively guiding students to enjoy skiing safely.
We also offer specialized pre-course training before each offifical certification level course, conducted by highly experienced trainers. This training will help you become familiar with the skiing standards and teaching framewoeks, and will give you practice opportunities. It will ensure you are well-prepared and set you up for success.
CSIA Level 1 Certification Course + Pre-Course Training
The Level 1 certification course is open to anyone interested in anyone who is interested in becoming an instructor for recreational skiers. Candidates will learn basic skiing techniques and teaching methods for beginner to intermediate terrain, receive coaching on skiing techniques and feedback on their teaching to meet Level 1 standards. You will also receive advice and feedback for yoru long-term development and will gain a deeper understanding of how to advance in your ski teaching career. Successful candidates will be qualified to teach students from beginner to lower intermediate levels.
The Level 1 Ski Instructor Certification is for any skier over the age of 14 that is a competent parallel skier. During the program, you can expect to be exposed to a variety of terrain, snow conditions and teaching practice opportunities.
CSIA Level 2 Certification Course + Pre-Course Training
To enroll in the Level 2 certification course, you need to be a CSIA member who has obtained Level 1 full certification or foreign equivalency. This course is designed for those who wish to enhance their professional knowledge as instructors and create exceptional learning experiences for their clients. It aims to improve “situational teaching” skills by integrating practical ski teaching methods, skiing techniques, and customer service skills.
The Level 2 certification course is divided into two branches: skiing and teaching. To attain the complete Level 2 certification, members must participate in and pass the courses and exams for both branches. However, it is also possible to take the courses and exams separately for each branch.
For example: after successful completion of Level 2 teach training (2 days), you can choose to take the Level 2 teach exam only.
CSIA Level 3 Certification Course + Pre-Course Training
The CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance) Level 3 certification course is designed for ski professionals with teaching expience and wants to further advance their career. It’s an advanced-level teaching certificate that comprehensively assesses a candidate’s skiing and teaching abilities in various terrains and snow conditions.
To enroll in the Level 3 certification course, you need to be a CSIA member who has obtained Level 2 full certification or foreign equivalency. A Level 3 ski instructor possesses a deep understanding of the relationship between skiing skills and performance. They can ski at an advanced level in various terrains and adapt lesson plans and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
The Level 3 certification course is divided into two branches: skiing and teaching. To attain the complete Level 3 certification, members must participate in and pass the courses and exams for both branches. However, it is also possible to take the courses and exams separately for each branch.
For example: after successful completion of Level 2 teach training (2 days), you can choose to take the Level 2 teach exam only.