Snocool’s Levels & ESi Medals – Fun Progression for Kids

A Playful, Rewarding Progression for Every Child

At Snocool, every children’s ski lesson is designed to foster progression, motivation, and confidence.
We follow the official École de Ski Internationale (ESi) program, using a medal system that celebrates each child’s efforts and achievements—from beginner to expert refinement.

From age 4, young skiers can join our small-group lessons (max 4 to 6 students) for supportive guidance and progression at their own pace.
Each medal marks a concrete step in learning to ski, tailored to the child’s age, experience, and confidence.

Discover our children’s lessons in Tignes, Val d’Isère and Sainte-Foy

A Playful, Rewarding Progression for Every Child

Understanding Snocool / ESi Level Equivalencies

To help you choose the right ski level, we’ve created a clear equivalency chart between Snocool groups and ESi medals, including comparisons with other schools (ESF, Evo2, Oxygène).

Simplified Levels & Medals Chart:

Typical age	Snocool Group	Experience	Slope level	Level	Main goal	ESi Medal	ESF	Evo 2	Oxygène
4 years	Kiddos	Never skied	Beginner area / green runs	Beginner – age 4	Move, glide, use magic carpet & chairlift	Green Mouse / Blue Mouse	Teddy Bear	Yetison	Brown Bear
5+ years	Starters	Never skied	Beginner area / green runs	Beginner – age 5+	First glides, snowplough	Green Mouse / Blue Mouse	Teddy Bear	Yetison	Brown Bear
4–6 years	Bunnies	1 week	Green runs	Snowplough	Snowplough turns, basic autonomy	Blue Mouse / International Crystal	Snowflake	Little Yeti	White Bear
7+ years	Explorers	1 week	Green & easy blue runs	Snowplough turns on green runs	Basic turns on varied terrain	International Crystal	1st Star	Yeti 1	1st Ski
5+ years	Riders	2–3 weeks	Easy blue runs	Basic turns on green runs	Skidding & pole use	Bronze Crystal	2nd Star	Yeti 2	2nd Ski
8+ years	Gliders	4–6 weeks	Blue & easy red runs	Basic turns and side-slipping on blue runs	First parallel turns	Silver Crystal	3rd Star	Yeti 3	3rd Ski
8+ years	Rookies	7–10 weeks	Blue & red runs	Basic parallel ski turns and side-slipping on blue runs	Parallel skiing & mogul intro	Vermilion Crystal	Bronze Star	Yeti 3	Bronze Ski
8+ years	Legends	10–14 weeks	Red & easy black runs	Parallel ski turns on red runs	Short turns, all-terrain skiing	Gold Crystal	Silver Star	Super Yeti	Silver Ski
13+ years	Pop	11+ weeks	All terrains, all snow	Basic short turns on black runs	Carving, short turns, snowpark	Diamond Crystal	Gold Star	Yeti Rider	Gold Ski
13+ years	Pop rock	20+ weeks	All terrains, all snow	Freeride turns	Freeride & freestyle (180s, grabs)	Emerald Run	Freestyle Competition	Junior Academy	Pro rider
13+ years	Rock’roll	20+ weeks	All terrains, all snow	Steep slope turns	Steep slope skiing, off-piste safety	Turquoise Run	Freestyle Competition	Junior Academy	Pro rider

How Do Children Earn Medals at Snocool?

At Snocool, there’s no pressure, no competition—ESi medals are awarded in a supportive, motivating spirit.
Each children’s ski lesson concludes with a continuous assessment by the instructor, based on:

Observation of progress and technique
Listening to the child’s feelings
Adapting exercises to their pace

🎯 Goal: Recognise achievements and celebrate every young skier’s efforts.

At the end of the week, each child receives:

An ESi medal
a diploma signed by the instructor

This special moment is a weekly ritual that builds pride, boosts confidence, and inspires them to keep learning.

Good to Know:

Medals are awarded to all children in group lessons
In private lessons, medals are given after 3 sessions
Equivalencies with other systems (ESF, Evo2, Oxygène) available on request

Smooth Organisation with Misha

Unsure about your child’s level? Wondering whether to choose KIDDOS, CLASSIC 6, or POP 6?

Don’t worry—Misha, our booking manager, is here to guide you.

She knows the groups, Snocool instructors, and programs in each resort and will help you find the perfect ski lesson.

Contact Misha for personalised advice

Go Further in Progression

Want your child to continue after earning their medal?

Our private lessons and freestyle/freeride camps help develop technique, creativity, and confidence on all types of terrain.