Plume Ridge Dream Launch Instructor Course | Four Weeks
¥37,800 (about HK$44,230) | 17 training days + 3 exam days
For complete beginners who can commit full time, aiming for the CASI snowboard or CSIA ski Level 1 certificate.
2026/27 dates
- Snowboard, CASI Level 1, intake 14: 9 October to 3 November
- Ski, CSIA Level 1, intake 13: 12 October to 7 November
What's included
- Accommodation during training and exams (two people of the same gender per room; single room +¥1,000)
- Snow park entry with basic gear: helmet, snow suit, board or skis, and boots (poles for skiers)
- One-time CASI/CSIA Level 1 certification fee
- Accident insurance (17 days)
- Lunch on training and exam days
- Two weeks of online fitness and strength training before the course
- 4 hours a day of technique and teaching practice, plus a 3-hour group session
- Theory classes and video analysis
- Job support and referrals to partner resorts
Pass rates
Everyone in our last three four-week intakes passed first time (ski, 1–27 August, 4/4; snowboard, 3–29 August, 2/2; ski, 1–27 July, 3/3). Overall pass rates across all intakes: snowboard four-week 75.00%, ski four-week 81.66%.
Not included
Personal spending during the course, and utilities at the accommodation.
Location
Guangzhou Sunac Snow World, 63 Fenghuang North Road, Huadu District, Guangzhou. Small groups of 1 coach to 4 or 5 students on the snow, taught in Chinese and English, capped at 8 per intake.
Cancellations and refunds (clause 6 of the 2026 student contract)
| Notice before the start | Refund of fees paid |
|---|---|
| 30 days or more | 50% |
| 21 days or more | 30% |
| 14 days or more | 10% |
| Less than 14 days | 0% |
The ¥10,000 deposit follows the same table. There's no refund if you don't pass, drop out or don't complete the exam. Retakes can be arranged; a consultant will confirm the arrangements and fees.
Job support
We provide job support and referrals to partner resorts to help students who pass find work, in places such as Niseko, Teine, Furano and Hoshino Resorts in Hokkaido, and Hakuba in Nagano. The contract does not guarantee a job or a visa.
If you are 30 or older and want to work in Japan, you'll need an instructor work visa, so choose the ski (CSIA) course. Singapore and Malaysia passport holders also need the ski course.
Payment: full payment by default, or pay a ¥10,000 deposit and settle the balance before the course starts. After you sign up, a consultant will send you the student contract and registration form.