Eurotest:

The Eurotest, now commonly referred to as the CTT, remains a requirement for many European ski instructor qualifications and forms part of the equivalence pathway to obtaining a Carte Professionnelle in France.

The test is a Giant Slalom race where candidates must finish within a specified percentage of a calculated base time. The base time is established using calibrated forerunners and a correction factor, helping to ensure consistency between tests held at different venues and in different conditions.

The current pass standard as of the 2025/26 season is:

• Men: within 19% of the base time
• Women: within 25% of the base time

Candidates may attempt the test as many times as required, with multiple events taking place throughout each winter season across Europe.

Whilst the percentages may appear generous, the Eurotest remains a demanding assessment and is widely regarded as one of the most challenging modules within the ski instructor qualification pathway.

ISIA Speed Test:

The BASI ISIA Speed Test is a key module within the BASI Level 4 ISTD pathway and is also used by a number of other nations as part of their route towards obtaining the ISIA Card. Since Brexit, it has largely replaced the Eurotest for BASI candidates. In previous years we have taken teams to tests run by Swiss Snowsports in Switzerland, although there are now a number of approved venues available worldwide.

Seasonal dates can be found on the Swiss Snowsports website at snowsports.ch when they are released. Once registered, candidates will receive an invoice and payment details to confirm their booking.

The format of the test is relatively straightforward. Candidates must ski a FIS regulated Giant Slalom course and record a time within a prescribed percentage of the average time set by two openers. Based on results analysed by MM Race Team from tests held between 2023 and 2026, the pass standard has consistently been:

• Men: within 12.5% of the reference time
• Women: within 17.5% of the reference time

Unlike the Eurotest, which uses a calibrated base time calculation, the BASI ISIA Speed Test uses the average of the openers times directly, with the relevant percentage applied to determine the pass mark. This means that variations in the performance of the openers can have a greater influence on the final pass time, which may contribute to a wider range of results from one test to the next.

Candidates have a maximum of two runs on the day to achieve the required standard. If unsuccessful, there is no limit to the number of future attempts the candidate can take.

Need Some Help?

Having guided numerous candidates through both the Eurotest (CTT) and the BASI ISIA Speed Test, MM Race Team can provide support throughout your entire process. Whether you have questions about eligibility, registration, paperwork, test venues, or the qualification pathway itself, we are happy to share our experience and point you in the right direction.

We offer race training and test preparation for candidates looking to improve their confidence and performance ahead of these tests. If you would like to discuss your options, feel free to get in touch.

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