École de Ski Internationale - France & Switzerland

Ski school
creator of memories

Celebrating the mountain in all its dimensions

55 ski schools in 2 countries, with nearly 1200 instructors at your service.

For nearly 50 years, the École de Ski Internationale (ESi) has brought together 55 ski and snowboard schools in France and Switzerland. With ESi, you can enjoy personalized ski lessons tailored to your level and interests. Our experts offer an innovative and friendly learning experience, ensuring optimal progress on the slopes.

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customer experience of the highest quality

teaching customized

schools on a human scale

customer experience of the highest quality

teaching customized

schools on a human scale

customer experience of the highest quality

teaching customized

schools on a human scale

Find your ESi School

Small-sized schools, small groups to ensure better student progress, high-quality customer experience, the ability to offer multilingual courses, and a commitment to providing personalized, fun learning.

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A wide selection of activities

Choosing ESi ski schools means benefiting from small groups for optimal and personalized progress, supervised by qualified and passionate instructors, fully dedicated to your success.

Thanks to attentive listening and tailored advice, everyone benefits from a personalized support plan to progress at their own pace. For children/teens (5- or 6-day group lessons) a medal is offered to reward efforts and encourage progress. With nearly 50 years of expertise and passion for skiing, the ESi guarantees you a friendly, human and quality learning experience.

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Ski rental with Skiset

ESi x SKiSET:

the winning duo for your ski holiday! Thanks to our partnership with Skiset, enjoy preferential rates on equipment rental in over 780 shops in ski resorts. Book online in just a few clicks, pick up quality equipment on arrival, and fully enjoy your experience on the slopes with ESi.

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They experienced some

great moments!

They share their experience

A wonderful experience for our two 3- and 5-year-old children, their first time on the slopes.

An hour and a half every day for a week to get to grips with the alpine world, starting with the chairlift ride as an appetizer. The little ones had a great time and are planning to come back next year. Special mention to Cricri for his teaching methods, his smile and his patience with the youngest ones :-). Wishing the whole team a great season.

Frank G - ESi Les 7 Laux

An unforgettable stay with the Pra Loup Ski School!

A huge thank you to the entire team for this exceptional week. Getting back into skiing after 50 was not an easy challenge, but thanks to your professionalism and kindness, the pleasure overcame the apprehension.

Laurent T. | Visited in February 2026 - ESi Pra Loup

I went to the ESI to learn snowboarding.

Fortunately, there were no places left at the ESF. What a wonderful discovery! I was warmly welcomed and well informed when I came to the office to take lessons as a beginner. My instructor Sylvain is incredible! It was so nice to learn with him. He pays attention to each student. Unlike the ESF, where I took (advanced) ski lessons every morning and didn't enjoy it at all (I even stopped going), the instructors at the ESI are much more human! See you next year ;)

Abder H. | Visited in February 2026 - ESi Les Saisies

It was my third year skiing, having learned as an adult, in my mid-thirties.

The previous two years, I had taken group lessons at another, larger ski school, and this year I decided to invest more to improve my skills. I signed up for three private lessons: two in Morzine with Tom and one in Avoriaz with Murray. I have nothing but praise for these instructors. I was an anxious skier, and both of them made me feel very comfortable. My skiing level improved significantly during these three sessions. I can't wait to return to Morzine next year and I will definitely choose BASS for my next course!

Casey H. | Visited in March 2026 - Esi BASS Morzine

Florent, my snowshoe instructor is great! He adapts to his audience, kind and open-minded!

It was my first snowshoe outing, I was a bit nervous but he encouraged us with kindness and motivation! He kindly offered us tea in the middle of the trail and... it's so nice to enjoy a hot tea on "your" Everest! For the beginner I was, that was high! So "my" Everest of the day! I'll remember "The higher it is, the more beautiful it is!" Thanks Florent for these beautiful walks! When I return to Valloire, I hope it will be with you again! :)

Eridan M. | Visited in March 2026 - ESi Valloire

Very good ski instructors with a really human and personalized approach. My 7 and a half year old son made a lot of progress in just one week in the group of Julia H., a very pleasant and professional instructor at the same time. Thank you 🙏 ESi Ze snow school!

Oana S. | Visited in April 2026 - ESi Ze snow school Champéry

Wonderful week for our 5-year-old son Gaspard!

Special mention to Flo who managed to put him at ease immediately and make him progress very quickly! ESI & Flo at their best! Many thanks, happy child, delighted parents

Mathilde K. | Visited in March 2026 - ESi Tignes