5 week Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses
Have you ever thought that you could be a ski instructor? Why not come to Queenstown and get your journey underway.

SITCo Ski Instructor Courses are open to the world, and people come from all over the globe to ski in New Zealand.
We look forward to welcoming the world in 2022.
12 April 2022, vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can enter New Zealand and self-test on arrival.
1 May 2022, vaccinated visitors from visa waiver countries, and visitors from other countries who already hold a valid visitor visa can enter New Zealand and self-test on arrival.
Find the latest developments on the NZ Govt website.
If you are interested in taking part in some awesome Ski Instructor Courses in Queenstown then please Let’s Chat.
SITCo will also be running Performance Ski Camps, if that better suits you please get in touch.
Or register your interest for 2022 and beyond.
Level 1
5 week Ski & Snowboard Instructor Course
This 5 week course is good for you if you don’t have a lot of skiing experience. You will only be sitting the Level 1 Ski Instructor qualification.
Even if you are a less experienced skier you might want to check out our 10 week Ski Instructor Course which is a good course for less experienced skiers and will give you more time to train for Level 1 and Level 2.
Please note that due to the ever-changing international travel situation, exact dates and prices may be subject to change.
Register for a course with a simple
NZD 200
- Accommodation in Queenstown
- Lift Pass for 2 ski areas – Coronet Peak and The Remarkables
- Training from an NZSIA trainer
- Transport 6 days a week to either mountain
- Night sessions, including video analysis
- Full exam preparation
- NZSIA exams
- NZSIA membership
- NZSIA Online manual
- Personal goal setting and progress
- Full SITCo care and support in resort
- NZSIA Freestyle Level 1 coaches course
- NZSIA kids certificate
- NZSIA Second discipline
- Avalanche awareness course
- Heli Ski Trip
- Food and beer money – accommodation is self catering
- Flights to Queenstown
- Personal Insurance
Level 2
5 week Ski & Snowboard Instructor Course
SITCo’s 5 week Level 2 only course is an ideal way for people who already have their Level 1 qualification, and who are now ready to move forward and train for and achieve their Level 2.
It is possible that you might have a Level 1 qualification from NZ, or from UK, Canada or the US. If you have a Level 1 qualification from overseas, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll confirm that you are eligible to move on to the NZSIA Level 2.
Please note that due to the ever-changing international travel situation, exact dates and prices may be subject to change.
Register for a course with a simple
NZD 200
- Accommodation in Queenstown
- Lift Pass for 2 ski areas – Coronet Peak and The Remarkables
- Training from an NZSIA trainer
- Transport 6 days a week to either mountain
- Night sessions, including video analysis
- Full exam preparation
- NZSIA exams
- NZSIA membership
- NZSIA Online manual
- Personal goal setting and progress
- Full SITCo care and support in resort
- NZSIA Freestyle Level 1 coaches course
- NZSIA kids certificate
- NZSIA Second discipline
- Avalanche awareness course
- Heli Ski Trip
- Food and beer money – accommodation is self catering
- Flights to Queenstown
- Personal Insurance
Level 1 & Level 2 Training Only
5 week Ski & Snowboard Instructor Course Training Only
Already got your own accommodation?
If you feel like you are quite an independent traveller, or you are already set up in Queenstown, then we can offer you all the training elements of the above 10 and 5 week courses, plus lift pass and transport, but with NO ACCOMMODATION.
You will still receive the full SITCo welcome and personal care, including full exam prep and evening sessions.
Please note that due to the ever-changing international travel situation, exact dates and prices may be subject to change.
Level 1 without Accommodation
Level 2 without accommodation
Register for a course with a simple
NZD 200
- Lift Pass for 2 ski areas – Coronet Peak and The Remarkables
- Training from an NZSIA trainer
- Transport 7 days a week to either mountain
- Night sessions, including video analysis
- Full exam preparation
- NZSIA exams
- NZSIA membership
- NZSIA manual
- Ski tuning seminar
- Personal goal setting and progress
- Park and Pipe day
- BBQ
- Fun race
- Accommodation
- Heli ski/board trip
- NZSIA exams
- NZSIA membership
- NZSIA manual
- Freestyle Level 1 course
- Children’s Certificate
- Avalanche Awareness
- Food and beer money – accommodation is self catering
- Flights to Queenstown
- Personal Insurance