Become a Ski Instructor in New Zealand - Training Included

This program was the most rewarding, fulfilling, and enjoyable thing I’ve ever done in my life. From the day, I landed in New Zealand to the day that I left, everyone was welcoming, helpful and encouraging. I went through training with a group of other young adults who were super friendly and cool, and then we all got jobs together as ski instructors. We became really close over the course of the season, and I still consider them to be some of my closest friends. I never would have been able to move across the world and pursue this dream of mine, had it not been for EA. I never would’ve met some of my favorite people, never would’ve gotten to experience the tight-knit community on the mountain, and never would’ve experienced the personal growth and development that have made me who I am today. I always recommend this program to everyone I talk to and, if I could, I’d do it all again.

I had the best time in Queenstown! I met so many new friends from around the world, we had great night outs and so much fun. We had an well organized training and already signed up for a next winter season.

I booked Internship plus Queenstown 2021 in Feb 2020, paid $5000 au deposit. In March 2021 EA contacted us stating they would not be running the course at Queenstown, we had to attend Mt Hutt, and only the internship was on offer not the plus program. This was unacceptable so we tried to get a refund. The small print states EA can change ski resort and not offer the course you paid for. So they filled our spot and kept our $5000 dollars. Be very careful giving these guy your money.

I found this program back in 2018 and the interview process was very simple. The rep I worked with was extremely responsive and helpful. Because of my job and time for a sabbatical, I signed up for the Mt. Ruapehu New Zealand 2020 season.The real problem started as COVID hit in March. The communication dropped off and I was left in the dark on the status of my program that was scheduled to start in June. I understand the delays and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. However, I was constantly requesting information because my rep seemed disengaged with the situation. I was sent a purposefully confusing email at the end of May, also telling me my rep had left the company. After a week of emails, I finally heard my program was cancelled and I would receive no refund. I was told I could transfer $4,000 to another program and would lose the other $2,000. As I mentioned previously, because of my job I am unable to transfer to another program during a different season. The company also had altered their terms and conditions document from when I signed back in July 2019. Now, EA has a different policy for COVID and delaying programs where you don't lose $2,000 for preparation costs. The company's run around responses and diminished communication leaves me feeling hopeless about ever seeing my money again. I wanted to share my experience because I know it is similar to many others in my program as we are all demanding refunds. I feel it is important for future applicants to understand EA's actions and lack of understanding during COVID.

My season with EA was busy but a lot of fun, we were constantly doing something be it training, work, exams or drinking. We had great instructors who managed to get me through all my exams and made me a much better skier. My favorite part of the season and also my favorite part of being an instructor was all the crazy people I met throughout these few months some of whom I'll be seeing for my next season in Japan.

Looking for something thats fun, exciting and gives you some life skills ? Then this program is for you it is honestly going to be the best six months of your life ! We were provided with some of the best accommodation on the mountain and great support and training I can't recommend it enough !