Asia's official examination & certification body for ski and snowboard instructors under the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) system.
Built on the Argentine Ski Technique — technical, teaching and assessment standards aligned with the national federation. Exam venues across Japan and China.
Certified by the International Ski Instructors Association · Training ski and snowboard instructors to international standards
AADIDESS Asia is the official examination and certification body of AADIDESS for the Asian region, dedicated to training ski and snowboard instructors to international standards and advancing the professional development of snowsports education across Asia.
AADIDESS operates within the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) system, following international teaching standards to establish a fair, transparent and credible instructor certification framework.
Through unified assessment standards and a professional examiner system, we evaluate each instructor's skiing technique, teaching ability and safety knowledge, helping them earn internationally recognised professional qualifications.
For instructors who wish to teach skiing in Japan, an AADIDESS qualification recognised by the Japan Immigration Services Agency may serve as one of the professional credentials required when applying for a Japanese ski instructor work visa (status of residence); final approval remains subject to Japanese law and the employer's hiring conditions.
Whether you aim to become a professional instructor, improve your teaching ability, or expand your international career, AADIDESS Asia provides a trusted international certification platform.
Built on the Argentine Ski Technique, with technical, teaching and assessment standards aligned with the national federation
Entry-level instructor course · foundational technique & teaching methods
Advanced instructor course · strengthening intermediate teaching skills
| 09:00 | Personal & course introduction |
| 09:30 | Green-run warm-up & ability assessment |
| 10:30 | Wedge-turn introduction: progressive development & individual observation |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Basic turns: diagonal parallel, uphill turns, terrain absorption |
| 15:00 | Transition from basic turns to Basic Super Parallel |
| 16:00 | Review, stretching & next-day goals |
| 09:00 | Daily objectives |
| 09:30 | Improve wedge turns via guiding drills |
| 11:00 | Pole preparation & positioning |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Basic-turn polishing: ski retraction, pressure control, parallel traverse, fan turns, uphill turns |
| 16:00 | Review, stretching & final-day prep |
| 09:00 | Daily objectives |
| 09:30 | Warm-up |
| 10:00 | Edge-change control & dynamic balance: adapting to gradient & terrain |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Basic-turn practice under exam conditions |
| 16:00 | Course ends |
| 17:00 | Results, feedback & certificate presentation |
Official AADIDESS Asia teaching documents. Candidates are advised to review them before the exam. Click to download, or open the PDF directly in your browser.
AADIDESS Asia SKI exams are held at multiple resorts across Japan and China. Actual sessions and dates are confirmed upon registration.
* Session timing at each venue depends on season and snow conditions. You may indicate your preferred venue in the “Preferred Venue” field when registering.
The following are the registration fees for the AADIDESS Asia SKI / SNOWBOARD examinations. Final arrangements are confirmed upon registration.
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You can also submit your registration directly using the “AADIDESS Examination Registration” form on this page.