International ski school - France & Switzerland

Ski school
creator of memories

The mountain, an adventure land to explore all year round

Present in 2 countries, the 55 ski schools of ESi bring together nearly 1,200 instructors to accompany you in the mountains.

For more than 45 years, the International Ski School (ESi) has been supporting mountain enthusiasts in France and Switzerland. Its network of 55 schools offers ski and snowboard courses suitable for all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skier, you can enjoy attentive instruction at your own pace in a friendly atmosphere.

Discovering the ESi

A customer experience of high quality

Personalised teaching

Schools on a human scale

A customer experience of high quality

Personalised teaching

Schools on a human scale

A customer experience of high quality

Personalised teaching

Schools on a human scale

Find your ESi School in Switzerland

In ESi schools, every student finds their place. The small groups allow the instructors to pay more attention to each student and to adapt the lessons to their pace. Depending on the school, sessions can also be held in several languages. All this in a friendly atmosphere, where the joy of gliding comes with every step forward.

All our schools

A wide selection of activities

At the ESi, small groups give everyone the space to progress at their own pace.

Our qualified instructors take the time to observe, advise, and adapt their lessons to each student. Children and teenagers who take a 5- or 6-day group course receive a medal to celebrate their progress. For more than 45 years, ESi has cultivated an approach to skiing based on attention, the joy of learning, and sharing.

All our activities

Ski rental with Skiset

ESi x Skiset: prepare your ski holiday with ease

With the ESi x Skiset partnership, enjoy preferential rates for renting your equipment at more than 780 stores in ski resorts. Choose your equipment online and pick it up upon arrival. This way, you can focus on what really matters: your lessons with ESi and the pleasure of skiing.

Take advantage of the Skiset offer

Their best memories of skiing

were made with ESi

Their memories of skiing, told by those who lived them

We loved the 3 hours of ski lessons in Grimentz with Lisa. She was amazing! Excellent advice, patience, and kindness :) We recommend it!

Daniela N. | Visited in March 2025 - ESi Grimentz

Great ski course! The instructor was very knowledgeable, patient, and always in a good mood. The atmosphere was friendly and reassuring, perfect for learning with confidence. Thank you Solann :)

Chloé D. | Visited in February 2026 - ESi Morgins

The ski school team is extremely kind and patient.

They listen to the children and don't force them to ski at all costs. My daughter has made enormous progress in skiing while having a lot of fun. She can't wait to see Robert, Joy and Chloé again in six months for the 2026-2027 season.

Tiff T. | Visited in March 2026 - ESi Nendaz

I love this school.

I take adult classes every year on the first 2-3 mornings to regain my confidence (I got back into skiing after many years of not skiing). The instructors are super professional, nice, and experienced. Flexible class schedules, reservations... (vs the Swiss School which is also very good but so big that it's much less adaptable). I highly recommend it.

France L. | Visited in March 2026 - ESi Adrénaline Verbier

Very good ski instructors with a more human and personalized approach.

My 7-and-a-half-year-old son made a lot of progress in just one week in Julia H.'s group, 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