Courses calendar
ESSIA INSTRUCTOR COURSES AND MODULES
ESSIA ALPINE TECHNICAL REFRESH
Date & Location: On-Snow Training November 15–20, 2026, Hintertux, Austria
Trainers: Oliver Treufeldt, Erlend Aav, Ivo Raudjärv, Heikki Puura
This technical course is a great opportunity to get back in shape on the snow before the season starts—and, of course, to learn new skills from ESSIA trainers. The program focuses primarily on technical skiing and begins the season by reviewing the basics. The course is definitely suitable for those who already have a basic understanding of alpine skiing but wish to further develop their skills in carved and short turns. In addition to the coaches, ESSIA instructors who work daily at ski schools will participate in the course. There will be plenty of technical knowledge, advice and of course good company throughout the week to help you improve your skiing.
NB! Opportunity to complete the ESSIA L2 technical runs—or start with the ESSIA L2 course!
For more information, visit erlend[at]essia.ee
The full price of the course is €599, ESSIA members €450
Transportation, lodging, lift tickets, and any additional incidental expenses are the responsibility of the course participant.
Participation in the course is also accepted as a competency assessment.
More information at info[at]essia.ee
ESSIA BASIC ALPINE INSTRUCTOR COURSE, L1 NATIONAL
Date & Location: January 10–16, 2027, Kuutsekas Ski Resort, Otepää, Estonia
Trainers: Oliver Treufeldt ESSIA L3 / FNASI L3 / PSIE LPT & Erlend Aav ESSIA L3 / FNASI L3 / PSIE LPT
The course consists of one part (6 days) and includes exams. Successful graduates will receive an ESSIA L1 instructor license, which authorizes them to teach beginner lessons to clients at Estonian ski schools.
NB! Thanks to a partnership between the Kuutsemäe, Väike-Munamäe, and Vimka Mäepark ski schools – resorts and ESSIA, participants can enroll in this course at a discounted rate. To qualify for the discount, participants must teach a minimum of 100 lessons at the aforementioned at resorts, these lessons are paid. Through a partnership between the Kuutsemäe, Väike-Munamäe, and Vimka Mäepark ski schools and ESSIA, you can participate in this course at a discounted rate of 555€, compared to the regular price of 799€.
The course package includes: Accommodation during the course at Kuutsemäe lodges (shared rooms), lunch, and a lift pass. Lodges feature a sauna, kitchen, course participants have the opportunity to prepare their own breakfast and dinner.
Upon completion of the course, graduates can work as instructors at the Kuutsemäe, Väike-Munamäe, or Vimka ski resorts, as well as at other ski resorts in Estonia. If you are interested in participating, we will send you complete course information personally. To receive it, please send an email to info[at]essia.ee
ESSIA SNOWBOARD BASIC COURSE, L1 NATIONAL
Date & Location: January 2–8, 2027, Kuutsekas Ski Resort, Otepää, Estonia
Trainer: Joel Pärle, ESSIA L3 trainer / FNASI L3
The course consists of one part (6 days) and includes an exam. Successful graduates will receive an ESSIA L1 instructor license, which authorizes them to teach beginner lessons to clients at ski schools.
NB! Thanks to a partnership between the Kuutsemäe, Väike-Munamäe, and Vimka Mäepark ski schools – resorts and ESSIA, participants can enroll in this course at a discounted rate. To qualify for the discount, participants must teach a minimum of 100 lessons at the aforementioned at resorts, these lessons are paid. Through a partnership between the Kuutsemäe, Väike-Munamäe, and Vimka Mäepark ski schools and ESSIA, you can participate in this course at a discounted rate of 555€, compared to the regular price of 799€.
The course package includes: Accommodation during the course at Kuutsemäe lodges (shared rooms), lunch, and a lift pass. Lodges feature a sauna, kitchen, course participants have the opportunity to prepare their own breakfast and dinner.
Upon completion of the course, graduates can work as instructors at the Kuutsemäe, Väike-Munamäe, or Vimka ski resorts, as well as at other ski resorts in Estonia. If you are interested in participating, we will send you complete course information personally. To receive it, please send an email to info[at]essia.ee
ESSIA CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING BASIC COURSE, L1 NATIONAL
Date & Location: Thursday (2:00 p.m.) December 3, 2026 – Sunday, December 6, 2026 (4:00 p.m.) at the Alutaguse Health and Sports Center, Estonia
Trainer: Vahur Teppan, ESSIA L3 trainer, EKR6 trainer
The course consists of one session (4 days) and includes an exam (theory online). Successful graduates will receive an ESSIA L1 ski instructor license, which authorizes them to teach beginner-level cross-country skiing to clients.
Note! Thanks to a partnership between Limpa Ski School and ESSIA, participants can enroll in this course at a discounted rate. To qualify for the discount, participants must teach a minimum of 10 lessons at Limpa Ski School during the 2027 winter season (Tartu/Tallinn/Pärnu Raeküla/Alutaguse). Instructors will be compensated for their lessons.
Course price: 299€ (discounted price 199€).
The course package includes: training, lunch at the Alutaguse Health and Sports Center (Fri, Sat, Sun), and ski equipment upon request.
Including lodging and breakfast and dinner at the Alutaguse Health and Sports Center, the course price is: 410€ (discounted price 310€).
The number of spots is limited: 15
Registration: vahur[at]suusaakadeemia.ee
Graduates of the course may have the opportunity to work as ski instructors at the Limpa Ski School.
If you are interested in participating, we will send you complete course information personally; to receive it, please send an email to vahur@suusaakadeemia.ee
NB! Prior to the basic course, there will be a separate ski training day for those who need to improve and/or refresh their personal skiing skills.
ESSIA CC TECHNICAL REFRESH
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Alutaguse Health and Sports Center, Estonia
Price: €89
The ski training day includes: two 2-hour ski technique lessons on snow, a video feedback session, and lunch at the Alutaguse Health and Sports Center.
Ski equipment is also available upon request.
Registration: vahur[at]suusaakadeemia.ee
