Who is Level 1 for?
Your first ski instructor qualification: learn to teach new skiers while improving your own skiing. No previous teaching experience is required.
Entry requirements: aged 14 or older on day one, skiing independently and confidently on blue and black runs with consistent parallel turns and speed control. This is not a learn-to-ski course.
Full course: 3 days.
Retest days (Tomamu, Nekoma and Yubari):
Skiing: Days 1–2 of the Level 1 course.
Teaching: Days 2–3 of the Level 1 course.
Official CSIA Level 1 requirements · What the fee includes and what you arrange yourself
Dates, language and course fee
| Dates | Resort | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 18–20 Dec 2026 | Yubari | Mandarin |
| 22–24 Jan 2027 | Yubari | Mandarin |
| 25–27 Jan 2027 | Tomamu | English |
| 12–14 Feb 2027 | Yubari | Mandarin |
| 24–26 Feb 2027 | Tomamu | English |
| 27 Feb–1 Mar 2027 | Tomamu | English |
| 3–5 Mar 2027 | Tomamu | English |
| 6–8 Mar 2027 | Tomamu | English |
| 9–11 Mar 2027 | Tomamu | English |
| 23–25 Mar 2027* | Nekoma Mt. | English |
* Tentative. Please confirm the Nekoma Mt. dates before booking travel.
Course fees
- English: ¥210,000
- Other languages (e.g. Mandarin): ¥230,000
Fees are in Japanese yen (JPY). Other-language courses may be arranged subject to demand and confirmation.
Additional Level 1 courses on request
Additional Level 1 courses may be arranged at Tomamu in February 2027 and Nekoma Mt. in April 2027, subject to demand and confirmation. Contact OTA with your preferred dates and course language.
Optional Yubari pre-courses
Optional Yubari pre-course: 2 days · ¥40,000, booked separately from Level 1.
| Dates | Resort | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 16–17 Dec 2026 | Yubari | Mandarin |
| 10–11 Feb 2027 | Yubari | Mandarin |
Pre-courses are separate from the Level 1 certification course.
Level 1 Skiing Standard
Watch the video to see the skiing standard expected at Level 1. Full certification also requires meeting the teaching standard.
Watch on YouTube ↗ · Standards video reference ↗
Ready to register, or have a question?
Check the entry requirements, fee inclusions and cancellation policy for OTA bookings. Yubari bookings follow J-STYLE’s conditions. If you are unsure about your readiness or course choice, ask us before registering.