How does my childs instruction adapt to his or her skill level?
On the first day of ski school, the instructor group will do a quick test of the childrens’ skills to eyeball the proficiency level. From there, the children will be put in similarly skilled groups and paired with an instructor. A typical small group will have two to four kids. The instructors are very familiar with analyzing and adapting for skill levels – if, after 30 minutes, they realize your child is a stronger skier than they thought, they will usually move them up to the next group. At the end of each lesson, the instructor will usually determine if your child should start the next day at the same level or in a higher-skilled group. It is common, over the course of a four-or-five day trip, for your child to be “promoted” a few times as they get their ski legs. Rest assured, your child will be in a class with instructors who are tailoring their teaching to the exact right level. If you choose private lessons, this is all a non-issue – the instructor will adapt his or her techniqu
