There are 4 English-language international snow sports schools in Hakuba.
Evergreen International Ski School (EISS)
EISS operates in four Hakuba ski areas including Happo-one, Iwatake, Tsugaike, and Cortina. It was established by a Canadian ski instructor and backcountry specialist in 2000 and has grown to employ 130 staff. It was the first English-language ski school in Hakuba and employs a number of highly qualified ski and snowboard instructors from around the world. Programs are available for beginner to advanced levels, children and adults. Evergreen also runs a backcountry guiding service.
Hakuba Snow Sports School
The Hakuba Snow Sports School teaches group lessons from beginner to expert at Iimori Snow. However, you can book a half or full-day private lesson with one of its multi-lingual instructors, to be taken at any resort in the Hakuba Valley. The team strive to make your skiing and snowboarding experience as enjoyable as possible and their instructors will give you all the information and training you need to have the time of your life on the slopes. So whether you are an absolute beginner or a freestyle guru they have a well-trained, friendly, and professional instructor for you.
Happo-one Ski and Snowboard School
Happo-one Ski and Snowboard School has been traditionally teaching snow sports since 1949. Teaching methods are continually adapted and improved to comply with new trends and developments. The ski school offers top-quality service and provides unlimited pleasure in complete safety. They have put together a dynamic, friendly team that offers you a new skiing/boarding experience with their fully qualified instructors with years of teaching experience. Lessons are in English and Japanese.
Hakuba47 Ski & Snowboard School
Hakuba47 Ski & Snowboard School offers group and private lessons (ski & snowboard lessons) from first-time to tree riding/park experience. Hakuba47 Ski Academy International is located at the School Centre, the base area of Hakuba47, right in front of the bus stops. Learn to ski & snowboard for all ages above 4 & all abilities. Their lessons are in English, however, their instructors also speak Chinese, French, Dutch, Danish, German, Italian, and Greek.