A shorter, more intensive version of the 10 week Gap course, this course is best suited to those who do not have enough time to do the classic 10 week course or for those going through their qualifications on more of a budget.
The course kicks off with an intensive personal performance course
given by BASI Trainers covering all areas of skiing or snowboarding - high-speed,
off-piste, bumps, steep slopes, racing, snowpark and freeride,
mountain safety and off-piste awareness.
This is followed by a Level 1 Instructor Course, two weeks of full-time on-going training and shadowing of ski instructors in the workplace, and culminates in the two week Level 2 Instructor course.
At the end of this period, if students
have reached the required standard, they achieve the Level 2 Ski Instructor Qualification.
Personal Performance Training in Carving, Bumps, Steeps, Variable Snow, Freeride,Video analysis of Personal Performance.
Training exclusively from BASI Trainers/Examiners.
Biomechanical assesments and advice on physical training with our Physiotherapists.
Hands on boot fitting advice from Mark Jones, 'Ski and Board' magazine's technical editor in Killy Sport, our test centre for boots and skis.
Free ski testing for the first week, whilst you decide which skis to buy.
Preparation for the BASI Level 1 Ski Instructor Course.
Training within the Performance threads of Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychological.
BASI Level 1 Instructor Course - 5 Days.
BASP 2 Day First Aid Course.
A full avalanche awareness course with evening presentations and snow skills courses in the mountains with Henry Schniewind, one of Europe's top off piste mountain safety experts.
Freestyle clinics with Edouard Rolland, top freestyle coach.
Ski tuning clinics.
Fitness sessions with Chris Haworth 'Ski and Board' magazine's fitness editor.
Freeride clinics with top freeride coach Olivier Renassia.
Psychological training to improve focus and push your limits.
Ski School experience/shadowing of ski instructors in the workplace.
BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor Course - 10 Days.
Associate membership of BASI.
All BASI course resources and manuals.
All training course fees including external modules.
Accommodation for 6 weeks, including evening meal 5 days a week.
Airport Transfers.
Lift pass.
French lessons (optional extra).
Male and Female mentors on call 24/7.
Before the course.
Pre-course information pack.
Telephone support and an open-ended opportunity to speak to the training staff direct.
Travel advice
After the course.
CV advice
Professional references
Access to the ICE network of industry contacts
Career advice and pathways to success.
Discounts on equipment and clothing through BASI
BASI Magazine
Further courses with BASI
Skiing standard:
We can cater for a large range of abilities since there are many groups on the course. Because of this, if you are already a good skier your level will be pushed with other good skiers around you. Our trainers train and assess to the highest levels in BASI so there is no ceiling to your improvement. Similarly if you are an inexperienced skier or rider you will be in a group with similar abilities so your needs will be met in this respect too. The 6 week course follows a similar format to the 10 week course but because it is four weeks shorter, it does not have a much intermediary training time between levels to get to the required standard for Level 2. For this reason it is advisable to have done more weeks skiing before attending this course to give yourself a good chance of success. 16 weeks skiing is a rough guideline.
Insurance:
It is vital that you are properly insured against injury, loss of personal effects and curtailment. Students will need to purchase an insurance policy, details of various suppliers will be posted when you receive your booking form.
Accommodation, food and liftpass.
Accommodation will be in the ski in/ski out 3* self-catering Maeva
Sud apartments which face south over the slopes of the Espace
Killy. In addition an evening meal five nights a week
is included as part of the package.
Our apartments are in a fantastic location, right at the bottom of the Bellvarde pistes. Our meeting point is directly opposite them, and is virtually 'ski in, ski out'
They are not huge, let's face it the real estate they occupy must be some of the most expensive in the world! But, they are tastefully decorated in a bang up to date style, they have reasonable cupboard space, a great kitchen/dining area, a seperate toilet/bathroom and a balcony with a view to die for. Keen skiers will love the location, view and general efficency of these apartments. There is a reception and longe area downstairs, with a helpful team who will help out immediately with any requests you have. Internet is available, and every apartment has it's own ski locker. They are normally put out on holiday let for for four people. We know this would be a tight squeeze and that ten weeks is in for the long haul, so we only allow a maximum of three in each apartment.
Accommodation upgrades are available on request depending on availability and course numbers, so please contact us if you wish to have a chat.
A lift pass for the whole Val d'Isère/Tignes ski area will be
included for the duration of the course. Airport transfers
are also included in the course package.
In the background.
Whilst this is an opportunity for you to expand your horizons
and get the most from the time you spend abroad there will always
be the guidance of the ICE team should things go wrong. Whether it
is for medical reason or just a shoulder to lean on, the ICE team
will be there to help, should you require it.
