Gap year organisations in the learning field

ALLTRACKS Academy
ALLTRACKS Academy runs ski & snowboard instructor courses and improvement camps and off piste clinics at world class resorts for people taking a career break. The focuse is on high quality, with expert tuition and comfortable, central accommodation. For ages 18-50+. ATOL bonded, Year Out group members, and participate in carbon offsetting.
www.alltracksacademy.com
Altitude Futures
Altitude Futures trains career breakers to become ski or snowboard instructors over a 10-week period. Over 210 hours of quality training from experienced coaches, with all course fees for both the Level 1 and 2 exams included. Trains people from ages 18 to 65. Member of BASI and the Swiss Quality Label.

www.altitude-futures.com
Boat Building Academy
Build your own boat on your career break! The academy delivers intensive, highly practical training in boat building and carpentry certified by City & Guilds and approved by the Royal Yachting Association. The courses are designed for school leavers (18+), more mature people taking a sabbatical/changing career, and people who want to work in carpentry or the marine industry.
www.boatbuildingacademy.com
Flying Fish
Flying Fish provides training and recruitment for watersports and snow sports instructors worldwide. Fabulous training locations, amazing instructors and a free recruitment service. No upper age limit. Member of Year Out Group, ATOL, Career Transition Partnership, Investors in People, Royal Yachting Association, Yachting Australia.
www.flyingfishonline.com
International Academy
International Academy offers ski, snowboard, sailing, scuba diving and surf instructor courses at various resorts and destinations worldwide. The company is part of the TUI Travel PLC Group of Companies and successful candidates are offered paid work placements. Internationally recognised qualifications let you work around the world. No upper age limit. Sailing, diving and surf programmes are available to people of all levels. Members of the Year Out Group and ATOL licence holders.
www.international-academy.com
NONSTOP Snow
Ski instructor and snowboard instructor courses in Canada and New Zealand. These provide a structured career break or career change where you can gain internationally-recognised qualifications and make life-long friends. As well as high-quality instruction, there are social activites, additional courses, excursions and careers advice. NONSTOP is a founding member of the Year Out Group and a member of Climate Care.
www.nonstopsnow.com
NothinButSnow
NothinButSnow will train you to become a ski or snowboard instructor. The training courses are in Whistler and Big White Ski Resort, in Canada. They have a unique 'no hidden fee' package. carbon-offset all flights and are fully ATOL protected.
www.nothinbutsnow.com
Peak Leaders
Ski, snowboard, mountain bike and surf instructor training courses and camps. City and Guild accreditation through our Institute of Leadership and Management programme. Professional experience, continuous commitment to safety, world class locations, financial security and post course assistance. No upper age limit, but you should have prior experience in the sport. Preferred supplier of training to the Ministry of Defence.
www.peakleaders.com