Why Choose Us
At Connect we understand the market and have many years of first hand experience in Ski Instructor Training, BASI and Zermatt, here are some of our reasons why we believe you should join our team. Give us a call or send us an email to talk things through further.
Value for money
We spent a great deal of time pricing our products and making sure they are absolutely packed to the brim full of training hours, and other extras that will turn a good season into a great season and maximise your chances of passing. If you are able to find a training course that offers better value training hours than ours, please let us know!
Dedicated booking team
We will work with you at every step of the way in the run up to your course, providing advice and support in all aspects such as travel and which insurance to choose. We are all fully qualified ski instructors ourselves, so we have been through the process ourselves.
Transparent pricing
We understand that this is a competitive market so we will talk openly and honestly and compare our products to help you understand which is right for you.
No hidden costs
Before you confirm your place on a course, you will have a full understand of exactly what is and what is not included in your course. There will be no nasty surprises where you are asked to pay for social events or an additional week of accommodation.
Expert ski coaching and personalised tuition
Our coaches are top class and have successfully coached hundreds of trainee instructors. We have developed a comprehensive and coordinated training system that allows our coaches to work together to ensure that your development is properly tracked. Our coaches regularly meet up, discuss feedback and coaching strategies for trainees. Your training will be personalised and targeted to help you achieve your best.
Industry Experience
We have a broad reach of experience in our industry having taught and coached all around the world. We are not a tour operator so you will not encounter any 3rd party contractors. All our courses are organised and delivered by our trainers from start to finish.
World class resort
Zermatt is a lively, vibrant, welcoming and friendly town and makes for the perfect season. The feeling of community is strong here in Zermatt so you will easily find your crowd. Zermatt offers 360km of ski slopes across the Matterhorn Ski Paradise with terrain for everyone.
Accommodation options
We work closely with accommodation providers to gain the best deals possible. Accommodation in Zermatt can be the biggest budget-breaker, so we have worked hard to ensure our prices are competitive. The standard of hotels and apartments in Zermatt is incredibly high, so you are getting 4* quality for 2* prices. We believe it is important to be comfortable whilst you are dedicating all your time and energy to training.
Inclusive Training provider
We are aware that this is a luxury market and these courses can be considered a luxury product. However, we firmly believe that gaining ski instructor certifications and dedicating yourself to training is an opportunity to provide yourself with a skill set and experience that will go on to help you both personally and professionally in the future. Get in touch to see how we can adjust our basic package to meet your financial capacity.
Internationally recognised qualifications and SCQF Alignment
Read more here ‘About BASI’
Recruitment help and advice
We will help you before, during, and after your time with us in Zermatt. Whether you are joining us for 1 week or for the full season, you will receive unparalleled assistance and advice in ski school recruitment. Our team are committed to providing instructors with help in finding the right pathway for them.