BASI

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Since 1963, we’ve been helping BASI members flip their passion for snowsports into a sustainable lifestyle

All about BASI

The UK’s not-for-profit snowsports membership organisation

Our structured qualifications make becoming a ski or snowboard instructor more straightforward. Whether you want to teach ski, snowboard, telemark, adaptive or cross-country, holding a BASI certificate will open doors. You’ll instantly be part of a worldwide crew who have made the mountains their classroom and career.

Being a member of the BASI community also gives you access to Pro Deals and exclusive job opportunities.

As the UK’s grading and governing body for snowsports, we run all our courses in English. You can gain Level 1 abroad or in the UK. For levels 2 to 4, you’ll be taught the technical and teaching skills you need on snow, by our amazing BASI trainers. We run these courses at ski resorts across Europe – and internationally, too.

BASI qualifications are recognised by the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA). They also get you UCAS points. We're the only association in the world that has academic recognition for a ski instructor course.

BASI is run by a core office team overseen by an elected board. We also have over 100 BASI trainers dotted around the globe.

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BASI's Academic Recognition

Our Level 1 qualification earns you UCAS Tariff points

Each Level 1 qualification – in ski, snowboard, telemark, adaptive or cross-country - gives you 7 UCAS points, up to a maximum of 35 points. This means that your dedication to teaching snowsports counts when it comes to university and college applications. Another bonus is that most of our courses have been rated by the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), which counts in Europe, too.

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James was a great teacher who listened to everyone. Overall they just helped me become a better skier who understands how to develop further in the future. It was a great course, and I cannot wait for my Level 2.

Finlay, BASI Member

Great training. My trainer (Lynn) was fast to pick up on how I can develop my skiing and very clear with the actions needed to progress – and why it needed to change. Lynn was very professional and a wicked skier, a superstar in the industry. Feel very privileged to be trained by them.

Jacob, BASI Member

Thoroughly enjoyed this course with Hannah. After doing the job for years already, it is easy to get complacent with your teaching. This course opened me up to some new ideas and new ways of thinking about skiing. I now have a very clear understanding of how I can further improve my teaching.

Neil, BASI Member

My trainer (Dave) was excellent. This exam for me was a success regardless of my result. I achieved progression in my own skiing and I thank Dave hugely for the atmosphere he created during the week and his insightful feedback.

Harry, BASI Member

Ally has a really friendly approach. He made expectations and developments very clear. Very enjoyable and insightful week so far!

Eleanor, BASI Member

The course was delivered to an excellent standard. I will be leaving the course feeling inspired to continue my BASI progression!

Niamh, BASI Member

Corinne was very professional and explained the course fully with enthusiasm. This was my first online course with BASI and I was impressed with how the course was structured and developed over the lesson. Well done BASI keep up the good work.

Niamh, BASI Member

James was a great teacher who listened to everyone. Overall they just helped me become a better skier who understands how to develop further in the future. It was a great course, and I cannot wait for my Level 2.

Finlay, BASI Member

Great training. My trainer (Lynn) was fast to pick up on how I can develop my skiing and very clear with the actions needed to progress – and why it needed to change. Lynn was very professional and a wicked skier, a superstar in the industry. Feel very privileged to be trained by them.

Jacob, BASI Member

Thoroughly enjoyed this course with Hannah. After doing the job for years already, it is easy to get complacent with your teaching. This course opened me up to some new ideas and new ways of thinking about skiing. I now have a very clear understanding of how I can further improve my teaching.

Neil, BASI Member

My trainer (Dave) was excellent. This exam for me was a success regardless of my result. I achieved progression in my own skiing and I thank Dave hugely for the atmosphere he created during the week and his insightful feedback.

Harry, BASI Member

Ally has a really friendly approach. He made expectations and developments very clear. Very enjoyable and insightful week so far!

Eleanor, BASI Member

The course was delivered to an excellent standard. I will be leaving the course feeling inspired to continue my BASI progression!

Niamh, BASI Member

Corinne was very professional and explained the course fully with enthusiasm. This was my first online course with BASI and I was impressed with how the course was structured and developed over the lesson. Well done BASI keep up the good work.

Niamh, BASI Member

James was a great teacher who listened to everyone. Overall they just helped me become a better skier who understands how to develop further in the future. It was a great course, and I cannot wait for my Level 2.

Finlay, BASI Member

Great training. My trainer (Lynn) was fast to pick up on how I can develop my skiing and very clear with the actions needed to progress – and why it needed to change. Lynn was very professional and a wicked skier, a superstar in the industry. Feel very privileged to be trained by them.

Jacob, BASI Member

Thoroughly enjoyed this course with Hannah. After doing the job for years already, it is easy to get complacent with your teaching. This course opened me up to some new ideas and new ways of thinking about skiing. I now have a very clear understanding of how I can further improve my teaching.

Neil, BASI Member

My trainer (Dave) was excellent. This exam for me was a success regardless of my result. I achieved progression in my own skiing and I thank Dave hugely for the atmosphere he created during the week and his insightful feedback.

Harry, BASI Member

Ally has a really friendly approach. He made expectations and developments very clear. Very enjoyable and insightful week so far!

Eleanor, BASI Member

The course was delivered to an excellent standard. I will be leaving the course feeling inspired to continue my BASI progression!

Niamh, BASI Member

Corinne was very professional and explained the course fully with enthusiasm. This was my first online course with BASI and I was impressed with how the course was structured and developed over the lesson. Well done BASI keep up the good work.

Niamh, BASI Member

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Adaptive

Snowboard

Telemark

Cross Country

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Adaptive

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Cross Country

Approved BASI Business Partners

Our brilliant business partners deliver BASI courses all over the world.

Their longer programs give you the chance to do extra training on top of your BASI qualification.

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