Who is Level 3 for?
For experienced instructors refining their skiing and teaching on advanced blue and black terrain, including groomed and off-piste conditions.
Entry requirements: CSIA Level 2 for the complete certification programme and current-season membership. Eligibility for individual tracks depends on the related Level 2 exam and development requirements.
Duration: 8 days for both development courses and exams. An additional teaching exam day may be required at Tomamu. Programme fee: ¥475,000; retest options are listed below.
Retest days (Tomamu):
Skiing: Exam Day 2 (Ski Off).
Teaching: Exam Day 1, or Exam Day 3 if a second Teaching Exam day is scheduled. Attend only the day assigned to you.
Official CSIA Level 3 requirements · Fee inclusions and membership
| Dates | Resort | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 3–11 (12) Mar 2027 | Tomamu | English |
| Course breakdown | ||
| 3–5 Mar 2027 | Tomamu — Ski Development | English |
| 6–8 Mar 2027 | Tomamu — Teaching Development | English |
| 10 Mar 2027 | Tomamu — Teaching Exam — Group 1 | English |
| 11 Mar 2027 | Tomamu — Skiing Exam | English |
| 12 Mar 2027 | Tomamu — Teaching Exam — Group 2 (if needed) | English |
Tomamu: 3–11 (12) March 2027. Programme fee: ¥475,000. View the current schedule and fees. Your Teaching Exam group will be confirmed in your participant information.
Retest options
| Programme | Fee (JPY) |
|---|---|
| 1 Development + 1 Exam | ¥247,000 |
| 1 Exam only | ¥82,000 |
Retest-only places are limited and subject to availability. Detailed module dates and language must be confirmed before booking.
Am I ready?
Use the playlist menu to view the Level 3 skiing tasks, including advanced parallel, short turns and bumps. These videos illustrate skiing standards; 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.