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GYC0588 - Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses
Have a unique Gap Year experience whilst gaining world-recognised qualifications. Ski le Gap is the original ski/snowboard instructor's course! Spend three months skiing/boarding with the highest qualified instructors in the world. Gain more qualifications than in any other school. Or achieve your instructor's certification in one month and teach for the season - we arrange it all! Live an unforgettable experience! Places still available for January 2010 and November 2009.
Ski le Gap is the original and the best ski and snowboard instructor course.
Ski le Gap provides the opportunity to gain practical qualifications in Canada whilst experiencing a new culture and learning a second language. We have constantly improved and extended our programmes to always offer the ultimate experience, both in quality instruction and pure fun! And because we were the first, any other course is just a copy!
Our students have the time of their lives - you can see it on their faces. It’s because our track record of over 12 years running these programmes means we know how to create the perfect experience; the best instructors in the world, unbeatable gap year fun, a personal touch with loads of TLC and a close community of great people.
The 1,500 smiling faces of our past students are our biggest reward, and your guarantee of an ultimate gap year experience!
Ultimate Experience: An unbeatable package...
Accommodation is campus-style with three main residential blocks – all within a short walk of the restaurant. Our chef, Normand, who has over 10 years experience catering for young people, cooks everything from full breakfasts, legendary dinners and amazing theme nights!
Ski le Gap sets the standards. Ski le Gap has been honoured with both the 'Prix d’Or' and the prestigious 'Grand Prix' Québec business awards. For the past eight years, Ski le Gap has been recognised by the Canadian association for Disabled Skiing for ‘exemplary caring, support and initiative’.
The village of Mont-Tremblant is a world-class resort – packed with bars, cafés, cinemas and clubs.
Voted the number one resort in Eastern North America for the past five years, Mont-Tremblant also hosts regular international ski and snowboard events.
After completing this course, qualified skiers have taught at ski schools in Europe (Italy, Austria, and…
yes, even France) Australia, Canada and the USA.
So what makes us so special?
- We offer the chance to gain more qualifications than any other ski/snowboard school.
- Over 70% of our registration is through family or friends of former gappers.
- With 12 years running these programmes means we know how to create the perfect experience.
- Individual treatment.
- Small class sizes.
- 100% pass rate!
- You get a year book of stories, photos and an ultimate experience with your new friends!
- World-class instructors (CSIA) who work exclusively for Ski le Gap.
- Seven day lift pass.
- State of the art teaching techniques, including seminars, technical lectures and individual daily goals.
- We organise great parties (Beach parties, Casino nights, a trip to Montreal, celebrity party etc...)
The Ultimate Experience...
Our main programme runs from January through to March and students spend a winter season gaining the experience of a lifetime as well as obtaining a certification. We put as much emphasis upon developing exciting and dynamic après-ski activities as we do upon offering the most innovative and challenging snow programmes in Canada. Students participate in French conversation lessons; play ice hockey on their own outdoor rink; extreme snowshoe down mountainsides; weekends away to Québec City, Montreal and Ottawa, and much, much more...
NB: All activities offered in the main programme are included in the cost of the course.
Cost includes...
- Downhill Ski/Snowboard instruction and lift pass
- Preparation and coaching for all examination levels
- Level 1 Ski or Snowboard examination fees
- Registration as a CSIA/CASI member
- Board and Lodging (Breakfast /evening meal)
- Airfare London-Montreal-London
Plus (Off-hill)
- French conversation classes
- Cross-country/snowshoeing
- Igloo building
- Winter First Aid course
- Casino night
- Evenings at 'Bar Last Run', karaoke, Valentine's Dinner, Beach Party, 70's Night and much more!
Plus (trips)
- Québec City (Provincial Capital) – Winter Carnival
- Ottawa (Capital of Canada)
- Montreal – City visit and hockey match evening
- Expedition weekend
Not included...
- Personal Medical insurance
- Ski/Snowboard equipment
- Optional examination costs
- Ski le Gap suit – designed exclusively for Ski Le Gap
NB: Course dates/price subject to change. Registration fee due at registration £150. As all payments become due payable they are non-refundable. Applicants are advised to take out cancellation insurance. Contact us for more details.
Ski le Gap is more than a ski instructors school, it is a whole gap year experience!
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Ski le Gap is the original ski/snowboard instructor's course! Spend three months skiing/boarding with the highest qualified instructors in the world. Gain more qualifications than in any other school. Or achieve your instructor's certification in one month and teach for the season - we arrange it all! Live an unforgettable experience!
