From snowplough to snowpark.

A week with the same instructor, in a group of six children at most, all at the same level. On the last day, the medal.

A week at their own pace.

At this age children learn by playing and grow in confidence. The instructor keeps the same group all week and knows every child, what they dare and what they do not dare yet. On Friday, the medal rewards the ground covered.

Six children at most.
The instructor sees each of them ski on every run. Nobody waits their turn at the bottom of the slope.
Bilingual instructors.
French and English in every resort, often a third language. A child who understands what is being asked will try it.
Learning by playing.
A game for every move, challenges rather than instructions. It has been our method since the school's first day.

Five or six days, mornings, afternoons or full days: the shape of the week is chosen when you book, depending on the resort and the season.

Choosing the lesson.

Pick the level that describes your child today. The instructor checks at the first session and moves them to another group if needed, free of charge. Not sure? Take the level test.

Ski group lessons

Eight levels, from the first slide to all-mountain skiing.

Brown Bear

5 to 12 years old

Who for. Never skied, or a few hours

Goal. Snowplough on green runs and use the magic carpet and/or drag lift on your own.

Polar Bear

5 to 12 years old

Who for. 1 week of skiing, snowplough

Goal. Master snowplough turns on green runs and ride the chairlift and/or drag lift on your own.

1st Ski

5 to 12 years old

Who for. 2–3 weeks of skiing, snowplough turns

Goal. Master snowplough turns and bring the skis parallel on blue runs.

2nd Ski

5 to 12 years old

Who for. 3–5 weeks of skiing, first parallel turns

Goal. Ski parallel on blue runs, discover red runs, find a good stance and start using the poles.

3rd Ski

5 to 12 years old

Who for. Parallel turns, 5–7 weeks of skiing

Goal. Master parallel turns on red runs, hockey stops and speed control on varied terrain.

Bronze Ski

8 to 12 years old

Who for. Linked turns on bumpy runs

Goal. Cruise red runs with ease, discover carving and moguls, take first steps in freestyle.

Silver Ski

10 to 12 years old

Who for. Confident skier on all runs

Goal. Master carving and pole planting, link short turns in the bumps and discover the snowpark.

Gold Ski

10 to 12 years old

Who for. Strong skier on all runs

Goal. Develop all-mountain skiing: a taste of racing and off-piste, progress in the snowpark.

Snowboard group lessons

From 5 in Mini Rider, from 8 for the other levels.

Mini Rider

from 3 years old

Who for. From 3 years old. Never snowboarded

Goal. Snowboard basics: one-foot, falling leaf and side-slipping.

Bronze

from 8 years old

Who for. Never snowboarded, or a few hours

Goal. First turns, flat-ground tricks and riding the lifts on your own.

Silver

from 8 years old

Who for. At ease on easy blue runs

Goal. Comfortable on blue and easy red runs; carving, switch riding and a first look at the snowpark.

Gold

from 8 years old

Who for. At ease on red runs

Goal. Master carving, ride switch on all terrain, progress off-piste and in the snowpark.

Expert

from 8 years old

Who for. Very good rider on all terrain

Goal. Well done — you are now an accomplished snowboarder.

Private lesson

Ski or snowboard, from age 2.

An instructor just for them.

An hour or half a day, alone or with a brother, a sister, a friend. For a gentle first time, a step to get past, or a stay too short for a group lesson.

All about the private lesson

Add-ons

So the children's day lasts longer than the morning.

Kids ClubChildcare and snow games around the children's group lessons.

Lunch ClubThe perfect midday break for hungry little skiers, so mum and dad can enjoy a full day on the slopes.

Beyond the piste.

Freestyle, off-piste, and skiing for everyone.

Freestyle skiing or snowboardingTake your skiing to the snowpark and learn new tricks, jumps and freestyle techniques with an expert Oxyski instructor. Build your skills, have fun and progress at your own pace.

Off-piste guidingBeginners to experts, we have you covered!

Adaptive skiingMaking snowsports accessible to everyone.

Ski tandemLa glisse pour tous, en toute sécurité.

Good to know.

What is included
The lesson, the medal and the progress book on the last day. The instructor's insurance.
What to bring
A helmet, a lift pass suited to their level (Ours Brun needs none), gloves, goggles and sun cream.
The meeting point
At the foot of the slopes in your resort, ten minutes before the lesson. The exact spot is on the resort page and in your confirmation.
If you have to cancel
Free of charge up to seven days before the first lesson, then under our terms and conditions.

How can I be sure of the right level?

The instructor assesses every child at the first session. If the group is not the right one, they move to another the same day, free of charge and with no form to fill in.

Can two siblings of different levels be together?

No, a group brings together children of the same level, and that is what makes them progress. They leave from and come back to the same meeting point, at the same times.

What language is the lesson in?

French and English in every resort. Depending on the resort, also Dutch, Italian or Spanish. Tell us which one when you book.

What happens in bad weather?

The lesson goes ahead in any weather, unless the ski area closes. In that case the session is refunded or moved.

Can I stay and watch the lesson?

You are welcome at the start and at the end. During the lesson, children concentrate better without their parents in sight.

My child is afraid of the chairlift, is that a problem?

No. The first levels only use the magic carpet and the drag lift, and the instructor rides up with the children on their first chairlift day.

A question before you book?Email the school in your resort