Training to obtain the Diplôme d’Etat de moniteur de ski alpin in France
Work-study training to obtain the Diplôme d’Etat de Moniteur National de Ski Alpin (DE Ski Alpin) enables you to acquire technical, pedagogical and professional skills, while working in the field. To succeed in this demanding course, it is essential to know which organizations and ski schools to contact in order to prepare for the tests, modules and work-study periods.
Why choose a sandwich course for the DE Ski Alpin?
- Immediate work experience: work in a ski school while training.
- Financing and remuneration: part of the costs can be covered, and work-study offers an income.
- Supervision by experienced professionals: immersion in the day-to-day running of an ESF, club or approved organization.
- Direct integration into the network of French and international ski instructors.
Preferred partner: ESF Les Menuires
The Les Menuires French Ski School is a major player in the training of future ski instructors. It offers an ideal environment for combining practice, teaching and preparation for the DE Ski Alpin training units.
Main contact:
👤 Nicolas Flage
📱 Mobile: 06 25 69 01 13
📍 Les Menuires – Domaine skiable des 3 Vallées
The ESF Les Menuires welcomes you as a work-study structure and accompanies you through the various stages of becoming an alpine ski instructor.
How does the sandwich course work?
Work-study training for the Diplôme d’État Moniteur National de Ski Alpin alternates between periods of theoretical and practical instruction at ENSA Chamonix and periods of teaching in a ski school, such as ESF Les Menuires. Students work as employees or trainees in a partner structure, enabling them to immediately put into practice the skills acquired during the training units (UF). The work-study approach is progressive: initially focused on perfecting technique and basic pedagogy, it evolves towards total autonomy in supervising groups of all levels.
How long does the course last?
The duration varies according to the candidate’s background and starting level. On average, it takes between 4 and 7 years to obtain the full diploma, with a statutory maximum of 10 years. Some high-level athletes or holders of related diplomas (BEES, DE in other disciplines) can benefit from shorter periods. Work-study programs often accelerate professionalization, as they combine academic training with paid field experience.
When does the training take place?
Training is spread over several winter seasons, generally from December to April, during which the future instructor works in a partner ESF, such as the ESF Les Menuires. The training units organized by ENSA take place in sessions scheduled throughout the year, often in the off-season (spring and autumn), to enable trainees to work in the field during the winter. This rhythm enables complete immersion in the professional life of a ski instructor, while validating the regulatory stages of the diploma.
Essential organizations to contact
National Ski and Mountaineering School (ENSA / ENSM)
- Address: 35 route du Bouchet, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Tel. reception: 04 50 55 30 30
- Email : [email protected]
- Contacts by training modules (UF): UF1, UF2, Eurotest, refresher courses, SHN…
- Official website: ensm.sports.gouv.fr
French Ski Federation (FFS)
The FFS supervises competitive practice modules, particularly for top-level athletes. Website: ffs.fr
National Union of French Ski Instructors (SNMSF)
This is the union structure for ESF instructors, and coordinates the national network. Its website is esf.net.
Start your training now
The work-study route is the best way to pass the DE Moniteur National de Ski Alpin: direct immersion, supervised experience and complete preparation.
For concrete, personalized support, contact the ESF Les Menuires and Nicolas Flage (06 25 69 01 13) directly to get started in the best possible conditions.
