Discover unique education locations for your snow sports instructor career with the Snowsports Academy! From the Alps of Europe to the Andes in South America – we offer hands-on courses in world-class ski resorts. Find the perfect location for your education!
AUSTRIA
COURSES AT THE KITZSTEINHORN
The snow-sure Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area, at over 3,000 m, offers ideal training conditions on diverse slopes from October to May. Other top ski resorts such as Zell am See and Saalbach-Hinterglemm are also nearby. Leisure activities like the Tauern Spa thermal baths, Lake Zell, and numerous restaurants provide plenty of options for relaxation after skiing.
Kitzsteinhorn ski resort
Skiing up to 3,029 m
17 lifts (47 lifts)
41 kilometers of slopes (140 km)
9 km of ski routes
Average snowfall approximately 7 meters per year.
3 Snow Parks; 1 Superpipe
PUBLIC ARRIVAL
Airports: Salzburg (approx. 1 hour), Innsbruck (approx. 2 hours), Munich (approx. 2.5 hours)
Train station: Zell am See, Bruck an der Glocknerstraße
COURSES IN ISCHGL
The Tyrolean ski resort of Ischgl is one of Austria's most popular ski areas. Luxurious hotels, restaurants, and sports shops adorn the townscape, which is surrounded by numerous snow-covered peaks. A virtually endless network of slopes and, above all, varied terrain and off-piste options make Ischgl a consistently memorable experience.
Ischgl-Samnaun ski resort
1377 to 2872 meters above sea level
41 lifts
241 kilometers of slopes
90% of the ski area lies above 2000 meters above sea level.
PUBLIC ARRIVAL
Airports: Innsbruck (approx. 1.5 h), Zurich (approx. 3 h), Munich (approx. 3 h)
Train station: Landeck-Zams, then bus to Ischgl
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Salzburg – Ischgl: approx. 288 km
Vienna – Ischgl: approx. 577 km
Innsbruck – Ischgl: approx. 105 km
Munich – Ischgl: approx. 193 km
Zurich – Ischgl: approx. 235 km
ARGENTINA
COURSES IN ARGENTINA
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to complete an Austrian ski instructor education in South America as part of our partnership with the Ski Instructor Academy. Gain international experience and enjoy an unforgettable summer in the Andes and on the Patagonian lakes.
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Salzburg – Ischgl: approx. 288 km
Vienna – Ischgl: approx. 577 km
Innsbruck – Ischgl: approx. 105 km
Munich – Ischgl: approx. 193 km
Zurich – Ischgl: approx. 235 km
NETHERLANDS
COURSES IN THE NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands is one of Europe's most passionate winter sports nations. Thanks to modern indoor snow centres as well as innovative dry slopes and artificial ski surfaces, ski and snowboard enthusiasts can enjoy their sport all year round. Since 2000, the Snowsports Academy has been offering education courses for aspiring ski and snowboard instructors at various locations throughout the country.
SnowWorld
SnowWorld plays a central role in this development. As Europe's largest provider of indoor snow sports facilities, with locations such as Landgraaf and Zoetermeer, it offers excellent training conditions regardless of weather or season. Real snow slopes, modern lift systems, and versatile training opportunities create an authentic alpine winter sports experience in the heart of the Netherlands. SnowWorld is an important partner of the Snowsports Academy in the education and development of future Dutch ski instructors.
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Multiple locations: Landgraaf, Zoetermeer, Amsterdam, Rucphen, and Terneuzen (NL)
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Europe's largest indoor ski facilities
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Year-round skiing and snowboarding on real snow (approx. –5°C)
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Modern snowmaking and climate-control technology with a strong focus on sustainable energy use
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Salzburg – Ischgl: approx. 288 km
Vienna – Ischgl: approx. 577 km
Innsbruck – Ischgl: approx. 105 km
Munich – Ischgl: approx. 193 km
Zurich – Ischgl: approx. 235 km
CHINA
COURSES IN CHINA
Since the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China has experienced an impressive skiing boom.
Numerous new ski resorts are being built, and indoor ski facilities are springing up all over the country. This development marks a significant phase for the winter sports industry in China.
The Vienna Ski and Snowboard Instructors Association supports this growth trajectory. In cooperation with Radskier, the first Austrian-run ski school based in China, we bring Austrian ski instructor training directly to the region.
Our goal is to promote the sustainable and safe development of skiing through the local training of ski instructors and coaches. In this way, we are building a strong bridge between Austrian expertise and the growing enthusiasm for winter sports in Asia – actively shaping the future of skiing, true to our motto – Snow Connecting People.
COURSE DATES 2025/26
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Salzburg – Ischgl: approx. 288 km
Vienna – Ischgl: approx. 577 km
Innsbruck – Ischgl: approx. 105 km
Munich – Ischgl: approx. 193 km
Zurich – Ischgl: approx. 235 km
GREECE
COURSES IN GREECE
Greece offers exciting opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts with the ski resorts of Parnassos and Kalavrita. Both destinations are easily accessible from Athens and provide varied terrain as well as a unique atmosphere away from the country's typical tourist routes.
Parnassos
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The largest and most famous ski resort in Greece
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36 km of slopes
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17 lift facilities
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Elevation: 1,600–2,250 m
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Approximately 2.5 hours by car from Athens
Kalavrita
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Ski resort located on Mount Helmos in the northern Peloponnese
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20 km of slopes
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8 modern lifts
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Elevation: 1,700–2,340 m
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Relaxed atmosphere with panoramic views of the Gulf of Corinth
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Close to the historic town of Kalavrita
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Approximately 2.5 hours from Athens
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Salzburg – Ischgl: approx. 288 km
Vienna – Ischgl: approx. 577 km
Innsbruck – Ischgl: approx. 105 km
Munich – Ischgl: approx. 193 km
Zurich – Ischgl: approx. 235 km
