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Become an Instructor
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Join esf Academy and prepare for the Technical Test, the first step towards achieving the State Diploma (Diplôme d'Etat) for Alpine Ski Instructors.
In the heart of the 3 Vallées, train in exceptional conditions on the Olympic Stadium (Stade Olympique), the official course used for the Technical Test and the Common Training Test.

With passionate instructors, equipment preparation, video analysis and weekly mock tests on an official course set by a qualified course setter, everything is designed to help you progress in the best possible conditions.
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When do the tests take place in Les Menuires?
  • Technical Test T: mock tests every Thursday.
  • Common Training Test: mock tests every Thursday.
What does this training with esf Academy Les Menuires include?
esf Academy Les Menuires includes:
  • Passionate and motivated coaches providing high-quality training,
  • Optimised equipment preparation (waxing and Trione edge tuning),
  • Video analysis to identify and correct technique,
  • Weekly mock tests on the Olympic stadium with a forerunner.
What are the success rates with esf Academy Les Menuires?
In figures:
  • 50 % success rate for the TTSA (Technical Test),
  • 70 % success rate for the Common Training Test
  • 90 % success rate for the Preparatory Cycle,
  • 84 trainees currently in training. 
Can I have more information on the State Diploma in Alpine Skiing (Diplôme d'Etat de ski alpin)?
  • esf Academy offers specific training for the Technical Test, the Common Training Test, and the full training pathway (preparatory cycle, Cycle 1, snowboard, etc.).
  • The State Diploma in Alpine Skiing allows you to teach, for remuneration, alpine skiing and related disciplines (including snowboarding) across all levels of the alpine skiing progression.
Step 1: Obtaining the entry TECHNICAL TEST
  • The Alpine Ski Technical Test (TTSA, Test Technique Ski Alpin) is mandatory to begin ski instructor training. It is a slalom event in which the skier must achieve a time equal to or within 20% (men) or 25% (women) of the base time. This test is organised by the regional and departmental youth and sports authorities.
  • Please note that candidates must be at least 17 years old in the year of the test.
  •  The pass certificate is valid for 3 years and allows entry into the preparatory cycle.
  • esf Academy Les Menuires offers a dedicated training programme for this test.
Step 2: Becoming a trainee ski instructor
  • The Preparatory Cycle (Cycle Préparatoire) lasts 2 weeks and is run under the responsibility of the ENSA (Ecole Nationale de Ski et d'Alpinisme).
  • It includes technical, theoretical, practical, teaching and safety elements required for teaching situations.
  • The assessment includes: a practical teaching presentation test + a technical demonstration test + a technical descent + and a training placement assessment.
  • Successful completion leads to the issuance of a training record book made up of three training periods (the first is valid for 3 years). This record allows you to work for remuneration as a trainee instructor within approved ski schools by the French 'Ministère jeunesse et sport'. Supervision takes place as part of a training placement under an agreement, and is overseen by a pedagogical advisor
Next Step:
  • Pass the Common Training Test, a technical 'Giant Slalom' test in which the skier must achieve a time within 19% (men) or 24% (women) of the base time. 
  • esf Academy Les Menuires also provides specific training for this test.
For full details, please refer to the State Diploma in Alpine Skiing Website.

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