Evergreen Alpine Academy CSIA Ski Instructor Course — Hakuba

If your goal is to become a ski instructor in Japan—not just pass an exam—Evergreen Alpine Academy stands out for one simple reason: instructor training is what they do every day. With over a decade of experience training thousands of instructors in Hakuba, their courses are built by people who run one of Japan's largest ski instructor institutions, combining structured preparation with official CSIA certification.

From ¥155,000 (≈ US$950) (Varies by certification level and package.)

What this is

You spend three days training and testing under CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance) standards, based at Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort in Hakuba. The course covers ski teaching methodology, technique, and lesson delivery, with an emphasis on developing beginner and children's skiers. You get personal feedback on your skiing and your teaching, guided by trainers who have certified thousands of instructors since Evergreen Alpine Academy's first course in 2012. On completion, you become a certified CSIA Level 1 instructor and a member of the CSIA, qualified to teach up to Novice Turn level. Extended prep-training packages are also available if you want more coaching time before the evaluation.

Who it's for

  • Strong intermediate to advanced skiers who want to become certified ski instructors.
  • Future instructors hoping to work in Japan or internationally.
  • Existing CSIA instructors progressing from Level 1 to Level 2 or Level 3.
  • Skiers who value additional coaching before their certification assessment.

    • Requirements

    • Be at least 15 years old
    • Be fluent in English
    • Be a competent parallel skier
    • Be comfortable skiing intermediate terrain safely

    What you get

    • Official CSIA Level 1, 2, or 3 certification courses
    • Evergreen prep training before certification (selected packages)
    • Exam fees included with Level 1 certification courses
    • Introduction to CSIA skiing and teaching methodology
    • CSIA membership upon successful completion
    • Strategies for lesson planning and effective communication

    Why this is useful

    This is a widely recognized instructor certification, run by a team that's been doing this in Hakuba for over a decade. It's the credential that gets you hired at ski schools, not just a course completion certificate. Extended and standard packages are available depending on how much prep time you want before your evaluation.

    Ready To Train As A Ski Instructor?

    Whether you're earning your first CSIA certification or progressing to higher instructor levels, Evergreen offers structured training designed to help you arrive prepared for your official assessment. Explore the available course options and find the path that fits your current experience and goals.

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