Welcome to Gapski ski instructor courses
Gapski is the most affordable and all inclusive ski instructor training course available.
The 10 week course runs during the winter season and is based in Tignes, France, part of one of the greatest ski areas on earth, l'Espace Killy.
Gap year, Career break or a season in the French Alps
Everything is included; the exams, the top quality training, full board accommodation, no hidden costs or extra charges.
Course dates for 2014; Sunday 12th January - Sunday 23rd March 2014, 10 weeks.
Train for your BASI Level 1 and Level 2
By joining gapski you can set yourself on a new career path in the ski industry or simply have the experience of a life time while becoming a better skier and gaining a recognised qualification as a ski instructor.
Gapski and BASI
You will be trained through the British Association of Snowsports Instructors (BASI) exam system gaining a BASI Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications on successful completion of the course. BASI is the governing body responsible for the training and grading of British Instructors. A BASI Level 2 qualification allows you to teach in many places in the world, including the UK, most of Europe, New Zealand and the Americas. BASI qualifications are held in high international regard with the top levels equalling the French, Austrian and Italian Diploma’s.
All inclusive Ski Instructor Course
Accommodation, Food; breakfast, lunch and dinner, Head Skis if you book before 30/4/2013 and Gapski hoody, Training; from TDC, Avalanche Training, First Aid Course, and much, much, more.
Click here to get full details of what you get on a Gapski course.
What level of skier do I need to be?
Gapski requires you to be able to ski parallel confidently, coping with a variety of conditions, and have completed roughly 10 weeks skiing on snow, ski confidently on red runs in any conditions, being able to make rhythmical turns close to the fall line at a steady pace. Be confident to ski in control in off-piste conditions. If you are interested in joining the course you will be put in contact with one of our trainers. He will ensure that you are of the appropriate standard and will be able to answer any questions you may have.
We are now taking bookings for the 2014 course.
Click here to download our 2014 brochure and booking form now!
Gapski are proud to work in partnership with Frontier as it's booking partner. Frontier are an experienced adventure travel and gap year provider, helping young people explore remote and spectacular landscapes, help capacity build within remote communities and promote conservation and sustainable development since 1989.
For more information go to: www.frontier.ac.uk
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Why Gapski ?
Run by the development centre, Gapski gives you:
- Free HEAD skis if booking before 30th April 2013
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Full board accommodation
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Hot lunch, 7 days a week
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Training from BASI trainers fully qualified BASI L4’s
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Work opportunities
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Exclusive gapski hoodies
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Avalanche training
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First Aid course
- Ski school experience
Gapski 2014
Sun 12th January - Sun 23rd March 2014
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Gapski and TDC -
the development centre
Gapski is proud to be in association with TDC - the development centre, one of Europe’s leading independent ski school’s and coaching and coaching centres. All the coaches are highly experienced and qualified to BASI level 4. In addition, with 5 BASI trainers on the team, TDC will ensure that you reach your full potential and gain the most possible from your time with us.
To find out more about
TDC - the development centre,