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ESF Welcomes British Instructors at last…
The ESF (Ecole de Ski Francais) has announced it plans to recruit 250 fully
qualified English speaking snowsports instructors for winter 2009/10, and
has the full support of BASI (British Association of Snowsports Instructors)
to do so reports www.natives.co.uk.
The move is in response to increasing demands from British clients for
native English speakers, and addresses the problems of 20 years ago for
British instructors working in French resorts.
The situation somewhat improved 10 years ago when international schools were
legally allowed to operate, but French instructors have remained fearful
that their jobs were under threat.
Andrew Lockerbie, chairman of BASI, said, “We’re looking forward to working
together to recruit British instructors to the ESF. It’s going to provide a
greater variety of instructors for clients which can only help to benefit
everyone involved. It’s an excellent opportunity for British instructors –
France is the holy grail for instructors as it’s one of the few places where
you can actually make a living from teaching, plus it shows British
instructors are now valued internationally.”
Eric Gravier, representing all 250 ESF schools and director of the ESF in
Les 2 Alpes, said, “Ideally candidates will need to have their international
diploma (ISTD), but if not they can come and finish their training with the
ESF. Regardless, we all have the same qualifications now so we should work
together for the benefit of our guests.” #fb
Snow in Scotland!
A few inches of fresh in Cairngorm… No doubt some hardy souls are
putting some lines in. #fb Start of Winter only 15 days away (the nights
start drawing in)…
[La Tania Ski Blog]**Snow Update**
A beautiful day
Another perfect day here in La Tania. Basketball court now up and pool covers removed. Not long until Summer now!
Updated by Kev
The Locals go Mountain Biking
New Building Work About To Start?
Signs now up regarding the new buildings planned to be built between the Hotel Montana and The Gondola Station/Office. Rumoured to include a new creche, left luggage place, pharmacy, local police office and commune come function room with apartments above no doubt. Thanks to 3VT JonBoy for the pic.
2009/2010 Snowjet flights to Chambery out today
Snowjet flights for 2009/2010 right in to nearby Chambery from Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol and Manchester now on sale click here
Get in quick for the best deals. Flights already out for easyJet, bmibaby, Jet2 and Flybe as well as Swiss, Air France and BA.
Powder Rules Apply
Freshies galore for those that hike up (or head to Val Thorens). Bouc Blanc restuarant terrace just above La Tania this morning pictured. Dumping in Tignes too – there’s always one more powder day left in a season…
See Nics Snow Report from Tignes… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxiq5HRMA8M
