Become a certified IKO
29 May -9 June 2025
Become a certified IKO Instructor
Turn your passion into your dream job! Become a certified IKO kiteboarding instructor, and teach in kite schools all around the world.
Take part in the scheduled courses and become certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization.
CAN I TAKE PART?
What are the prerequisites ?
In order to attend the course you will need to be:
– over 18 years old
– a Level 4 kiteboarder (e.g. go upwind, do jumps, ride toe side and land a few rotation jumps)
– able to understand, speak, and write in English. The whole course is in English and you will be using weather, equipment, and teaching terminology.
This is the first course you have to attend. It is the transition from a kiteboarder into the world of teaching. Here you will learn the basic elements of teaching and IKO methodology. You cannot attend the ITC without attending and completing this course.
The Assistant Instructor Course consists of 2 parts, Module 1 (online training part) and Module 2, the physical classroom/beach/teaching part. In order to register and prepare for the AITC you will have to BOOK/PAY the Module 1 part on the IKO Website and follow the training instructions. In order to finalize your participation, you will have to book the Module 2 part of the course by completing the form below. Our bookings department will get back to you with details about how to proceed.
You will need this course to get certified as an instructor. If you allready have a valid official First Aid liscence (not older than 24 months) you might not need to attend this course. You will have to send us your certificate for evaluation.
During this 5 day course you will learn the essentials of IKO methodology, safety, and teaching. Get ready for full days of theory, practice, live teaching, and of course, the final exam. The course is demanding, but if you take it seriously and pay attention during the classes, you should not have a problem passing.
The IKO Instructors Training Course consists of 2 parts, Module 1 which is an online preparation course and Module 2, which is the physical, classroom/beach/teaching part of the course.
In order to register for the course you have to BOOK/PAY Module 1 directly on the IKO website. In order to finalize your participation, you will have to BOOK/PAY Module 2 by filling out the ‘Module 2’ form below. Our bookings department will get back to you with how to proceed.
The Waiver Form is needed once you enroll in one of the IKO course. You will find an option to upload it in the form below. The waiver form is additional to your course registration. It does not mean that you are automaticaly registered.
IKO CERTIFICATE
Module 2 registration form
Fill out the form and our bookings department will get back to you with the rest of the procedure.