Independent ski and snowboard schools

Altitude Ski and Snowboard School Employing mainly British instructors, Altitude is based in the superb resort of Verbier. Altitude offers high quality ski and snowboard lessons from qualifiedteachers. Altitude offers both private and group lessons for all ages.

Adrenaline Ecole de ski & snowboard Based out of Verbier, Adrenaline has won many plaudits since it's recent creation. A shop where you can hire and book lessons in the same location. Class sizes are limited to 8. Moutaineering and Heli-skiing are also available on top of the usual array of options.

British Alpine Ski School Chamonix Chamonix Expert tuition in the Chamonix Valley.

British Alpine Ski School (B.A.S.S) Well established and well reputed school based in Portes du Soleil with lessons based in Avoriaz. It's now ten years old and all instructors are British and hold the highest international qualifications.

Ecole de Ski Internationale de Val Thorens de Val Thorens Based on injecting a strong sense of fun into their lessons, it will also be a cosmopolitan experience with all instructors being able to speak at least three languages.

Eurekaski British school based out of Serre Chevalier and covering every level from first tracks to freeride masterclasses. One to one tuition or in small groups is key to quick progress.

European Snowsport Based in Verbier Switzerland European Snowsport offer exciting ski courses aimed at those who want to improve thier skiing and have fun at the same time. Lessons are taught in English by Instructors who are them selves hand picked for thier teaching and skiing ability.

Evolution 2 Award winning ski school centred in Val d'Isere, Tignes, Montchavin-Les Coches(La Plagne), La Rosiere and Chamonix. One of the original independent ski schools, high standards of tuition and levels of English are maintained through enthusiastic instructors. Now they offer several non-ski activities as well.

Flaine International Ski School Well reputed school who promise the same instructor though out the week. Top snowboard pros run the snowboard side of things.

Magic in Motion Large independent outfit now spread over the 3 Valleys and in La Plagne. Traditionally good reports and excellent levels of English spoken.

Mike Beaudet English Speaking Ski Instructor MEGEVE, FRANCE Full Certified French F.F.S and American P.S.I.A. Over 35 years of enthusiastic teaching & coaching experience will assure you and your family of the best that can be obtained in the way of ski lessons. Safety and fun is of primary importance to me. Your ski holiday experience in Megève will be counted among one of the best of your ski holiday vacations.

New Generation At the forefront of a wave of new independent ski schools. Based in Courchevel, Meribel and now Les Arcs as well. Over the last few years they have won a lot of hearts and minds with their emphasis on coaching rather than instructing. English is the first language for most of the coaches, and the remaining few are fluent, so no need to worry there.

Masterclass Independent school in Alpe d'Huez run by British instructor Stuart Adamson. A sympathetic method of teaching is used by a small team of experienced and highly qualified instructors, and classes have no more than eight people. Straight talking and intensive tuition has won a lot of recent praise from reporters.

Mountain Masters Based in Val d'Isere and widely regarded as top of their field, Mountain Masters are a select group of instructors who have all qualified to the highest possible level. Emphasis is on using cutting edge techniques to improve your performance. These guys often instruct the instructors.

Oxygene Well established independent ski school centred in La Plagne (centre) and Val d'Isere. Now branching out to Courchevel as well. In La Plagne they will pick you up by minibus if you are staying outside of the centre in one of the satellite resorts.

Parallel Lines Well thought of small British ski school based out of Meribel.

Ski Direction Professional ski tuition in Courchevel from some of Britain top coaches.

Ski Academy Based out of Courchevel and Meribel, Ski Academy guarantee 'that you will be completely satisfied with our high standard of tuition'. Established in 1994, the small team of enthusiastic instructors all teach in English.

Snowfun With 25 years of experience in customer service in Val d'Isere and Tignes, Snowfun has built up a loyal cliental. Features such as easily recognisable jackets and minibus pickup help enhance their position. Also run ski shops as well.

Snow Systems Professional independent school based in Mottaret.

Stoked Excellent feedback on Zermatt's relatively new school which splits into snowboard and ski schools. Also a snowboard school in Crans-Montana.

Supreme Well established British ski school in Courchevel. They guarantee lessons taught in English.

The Ski Company Well reputed independent outfit based in Val d'Isere / Tignes and Courchevel.

Top ski Top Ski, founded in 1976, is the original independant ski school in France. Based in Val d'Isere.