ISA
International Pro Ski Instructors Assocition
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| Exam | ISA Open Judge System & 2026 International Instructor Certification Examination | ISA | Jan 09, 2026 | 73 | |
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| Exam | Beautiful design and layout.. Great job | ISA | Mar 05, 2025 | 75 | |
| Notice | Amazing work one really feels like in a stone age. Impressive! | ISA | Nov 29, 2024 | 145 | |
| Event | Unbelievable divat not dive project itself is awesome but it's presentation here... congratulations! | ISA | Nov 22, 2024 | 100 | |
| Exam | Excellent work! Great presentation! | ISA | Mar 01, 2024 | 285 | |
| Event | od design.I will be glad if you see my latest work. | ISA | Feb 15, 2024 | 242 | |
| Notice | Beautiful design and layout.. Great job | ISA | Feb 07, 2024 | 271 | |
| Exam | Amazing work one really feels like in a stone age. Impressive! | ISA | Jan 23, 2024 | 129 |
A B O U T O U R O R G A N I Z A T I O N
The International Pro Ski Instructors Association (ISA) is an international non-governmental organization officially registered with the Union of International Associations (UIA) in 2014 and recognized by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
As a global federation of professional ski and snowboard instructor associations, ISA establishes unified standards for education, certification, and professional development.
Since its founding, ISA has grown into an international body dedicated to elevating professional snow sports instruction, supporting national associations, and contributing to the global development of skiing and snowboarding culture. ISA’s credibility continues to expand through recognized qualification systems, technical standards, and international cooperation.
Furthermore, ISA certifications have been acknowledged in U.S. work visa approvals, demonstrating their professional recognition and global value.
O U R G L O B A L F E D E R A T I O N
ISA operates as a unified international federation currently comprising 10 official member nations across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and South America.
The federation was recently strengthened through a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MOU) with PSIE (Ireland), expanding ISA’s network into Europe and reinforcing joint educational standards.
Official ISA Member Nations (10):
Korea (ISA), Russia (RUS-SIA), Bulgaria (BPSI), Singapore (SASI), Thailand (SSAT),
Czech Republic (EDUSKI), China (CHSA), Serbia (SASI), Chile (APISS), Ireland (PSIE).
These partnerships unify professional standards, enhance cooperation, and expand global opportunities for instructors.
W H A T W E D O
ISA’s core mission is to support and advance professional snow sports education worldwide.
Major responsibilities of ISA include:
• Certification of professional instructors
• Training and qualification programs
• Development and publication of technical textbooks
• Hosting and participating in international instructor games and congresses
• Providing guidance and support to member nations
• Youth, beginner, and recreational skill development programs
• Issuing technical releases, research papers, and international reports
• Collecting global data on resorts, teaching methodologies, and snow sports trends
• Operating ISA-certified ski schools
• Leading international projects aligned with ISA’s long-term mission
M E M B E R S H I P & CERTIFICATIONS
ISA welcomes individuals of all nationalities.
Candidates seeking ISA certification must complete the official qualification pathway, which adheres to international professional teaching standards.
• Official International Professional Certifications
Ⅰ. Level 1 – Instructor
Ⅱ. Level 2 – Semi-Professional
Ⅲ. Level 3 – Professional
Ⅳ. Level 4 – Technical Director
• Official International Junior Certifications
Ⅰ. Junior Level 1
Ⅱ. Junior Level 2
Ⅲ. Junior Level 3
Ⅳ. Junior Level 4
Junior certifications are operated as a separate qualification pathway for youth,
and once they reach adulthood, their certification is automatically transitioned to the ISA adult Level 1–4 system as the appropriate level.
🌐 ISA HISTORY 2000~
🌐2026
— Evaluation Transparency Framework Established
• Institutionalization of the Open Judge System
• Establishment of a dual-format examination system (Individual & Group-based)
• 19th Official International Pro Certification Examination conducted
• 16th Official International Junior Certification Examination conducted
🌏2025
— A 10-Nation International Federation
• PSIE (Ireland) officially joins ISA
• ISA expands into a 10-nation International Federation
• 18th Official International Pro Certification Examination conducted
• 15th Official International Junior Certification Examination conducted
2024
• ISA Certifications recognized in U.S. Work Visa approvals
• Education partnership MOU with Seokyeong University
• 17th Pro & 14th Junior Examinations conducted
2023
• ISA & ISA Certifications officially registered and authorized by MCST
• 16th Pro & 13th Junior Examinations conducted
2022
• Russia official representative updated to RUS-SIA
- membership continuity maintained
• 15th Pro & 12th Junior Examinations conducted
2021
• MRA with APISS (Chile)
• Education partnership with Gimcheon University
• 14th Pro & 11th Junior Examinations conducted
2020
• MRA with Serbia (SASI)
• 13th Pro & 10th Junior Examinations conducted
2019
• MRAs with Czech (EDUSKI) & China (CHSA)
• MOU & ISA Branch established at Wanlong Paradise Resort, China
• Partnership with WattsKorea — official ski uniform support
• 12th Pro & 9th Junior Examinations conducted
🌐2018
— Global Mutual Qualification Era Launched
• MRAs with Russia (ARASIA), Bulgaria (BPSI), Singapore (SASI), Thailand (SSAT)
• Olympic cooperation with Chile Ski Federation
• MOU with The White Hotel & Resort (ISA member benefits granted)
• 11th Pro & 8th Junior Examinations conducted
2017
• Legal advisory partnership with JP Law Firm established (official legal counsel for ISA)
• Legal support provided for instructor rights and ski-resort incident disputes
• LOI signed for ISA South America Branch (Chile)
• 10th Pro & 7th Junior Examinations conducted
2016
• Approved participation in UN DPI/NGO Conference
• MOU with DRSA
• 9th Pro & 6th Junior Examinations conducted
2015
• MOU with PyeongChang 2018 Supporter Organization
• World’s first smartphone instructor ID cards issued
• Featured on K-Defense TV: Challenge for Certification – ISA Ski License
• 8th Pro & 5th Junior Examinations conducted
🏛2014
— Official International Recognition
• Official registration with UIA (Union of International Associations)
• Participation in UIA International Congress (Seoul)
• 7th Pro & 4th Junior Examinations conducted
2011~ 2013
• Junior Certification Program expanded
• Collaboration with KBS Documentary Ulleungdo Island Ski Expedition
• 1st (2011), 2nd (2012), 3rd (2013) Official Junior Certification Examinations
• 4th (2011), 5th (2012), 6th (2013) Official Pro Certification Examinations
2009~2010
• Instructor employment benefits and national-level recognition expanded
• 2nd (2009), 3rd (2010) Official Pro Certification Examinations conducted
🌍2008
— Establishment of ISA International Standards
• Official name finalized: ISA – International Pro Ski Instructors Association
• World’s first institutionalization of the F1–F4 multi-pathway certification framework
• Korea’s first adoption of the international Level 1–4 qualification concept
• Teaching + Technical integrated assessment system introduced
• Korea’s first Group Test evaluation system
• World’s first Level 1–4 candidate-selected qualification system
• World’s first Required + Optional subject practical evaluation structure
• World’s first International Junior Certification System introduced
• World’s first 60-Point CUT-OFF automatic Level assignment system implemented
• Standardization of the term “Snowplow Turn” in Korea
• Volunteer Point Qualification System introduced
• 1st Official International Pro Certification Examination conducted
2007
— Foundation of an Independent International Professional Association
• National ski instructor association established (tentative name: ISIA)
• Official documents delivered to Swiss ISIA executives for international cooperation
• Educational media partnership with Gretech (GomTV)
2006
• Nationwide mobile leisure sports discount program launched
2005
• Online & mobile ski lesson reservation service launched with KT (KTF)
2004
• Featured on YTN Science: Learning to Ski from the Internet
2001~2003
• Online business partnership with Espoz.com Inc.
2000
• Establishment of Goskiclub Ski School
• Korea’s first online ski education platform launched
• World’s first 1:1 online ski lesson booking system introduced
• Ski & snowboard education curriculum and media developed
• Deployment of certified instructors to national ski resorts
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