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National Ski Academy

NSA is Canada’s only independent boarding and day university-preparatory program coupled with a high-performance alpine ski program.

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About Us

Established in 1986, NSA supports and develops our grade 9-12 student athletes to reach their full athletic, academic and personal potential using an integrated and holistic approach that caters to each athlete’s needs. 

Upon Graduation our students are Racer Ready for Life, prepared to attend the most demanding universities and colleges in Canada, US and around the world, with many skiing at a NCAA, provincial or national team level.

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Athletics

NSA offers a comprehensive and differentiated athletic program to enable our student athletes to reach their full potential and sustain high levels of performance in competitive alpine ski racing.  

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Academics

NSA is an Ontario Ministry of Education inspected, credit-granting, independent school, delivering compulsory and elective credits in grades 9-12 where our graduates earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

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Programs & Training Projects

Click below to learn more about our specific programs and various training opportunities with us during the year.

FIS Program

NSA delivers a high-performance program for athletes aged 16 and above, as defined in the ACA LTSD Stages of Development. FIS competition events focus on training and racing to the athlete’s abilities, experience and goals.

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U16 Program

NSA delivers a high-performance program for athletes aged 14 and 15, as defined in the ACA LTSD Stages of Development. U16 competition events focus on development of ski racing skills and promote the ability to deliver performance on demand. Athletes will ski SL, GS, and Speed, in training and competition.

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Train With Us

Each season there is an opportunity to join us as a guest camper. Contact us to learn more.
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Testimonials

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Working at NSA is a joy because the flexible structure and small size allow me to spend considerable time really getting to know each student. This ensures that the students get the individualized academic support and guidance needed to navigate high school and make appropriate and thoughtful [...]
HEATHER GRANTNSA DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
HEATHER GRANT
We enrolled our daughter in NSA hoping for her to find a balance between her love of skiing and her academics. What we found there was so much more than we expected. The small class sizes provide excellent and individualized academic opportunities. The faculty is always approachable and [...]
PARENTS 2020-22 (Lori & Kevin Costello)OAKVILLE, ON
PARENTS 2020-22 (Lori & Kevin Costello)
As a now-retired ski racer, being a student athlete throughout high school was one of the most valuable experiences I could have had in preparation for post-secondary education. Without National Ski Academy, I would have unfortunately had to quit ski racing earlier in high school, to focus on my academic success [...]
NSA GRADUATE ‘22MONT TREMBLANT, QC
NSA GRADUATE ‘22
So many positives come to mind when we reflect on Taylor’s past two years at NSA. Not only did she get to fulfil her dream of skiing at the FIS level, but she did so in an atmosphere of accomplishment, excellence, support, enjoyment and, most of all, balance. We knew that skiing at this level [...]
PARENTS ’23 (Leah and Brad Brock)BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON
PARENTS ’23 (Leah and Brad Brock)
We are absolutely thrilled with the level of education at NSA – and moreover – the extra time, work and patience all of the teachers put in to ensure the students excel. Maddy could not have done as well in school and absolutely could not have continued skiing at a high level anywhere else. Her education [...]
PARENTS ’23 (DIANA AND T.J. DONNELLY)BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON
PARENTS ’23 (DIANA AND T.J. DONNELLY)
Working at NSA is a joy because the flexible structure and small size allow me to spend considerable time really getting to know each student. This ensures that the students get the individualized academic support and guidance needed to navigate high school and make appropriate and thoughtful [...]
HEATHER GRANTNSA DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
HEATHER GRANT
We enrolled our daughter in NSA hoping for her to find a balance between her love of skiing and her academics. What we found there was so much more than we expected. The small class sizes provide excellent and individualized academic opportunities. The faculty is always approachable and [...]
PARENTS 2020-22 (Lori & Kevin Costello)OAKVILLE, ON
PARENTS 2020-22 (Lori & Kevin Costello)
As a now-retired ski racer, being a student athlete throughout high school was one of the most valuable experiences I could have had in preparation for post-secondary education. Without National Ski Academy, I would have unfortunately had to quit ski racing earlier in high school, to focus on my academic success [...]
NSA GRADUATE ‘22MONT TREMBLANT, QC
NSA GRADUATE ‘22
So many positives come to mind when we reflect on Taylor’s past two years at NSA. Not only did she get to fulfil her dream of skiing at the FIS level, but she did so in an atmosphere of accomplishment, excellence, support, enjoyment and, most of all, balance. We knew that skiing at this level [...]
PARENTS ’23 (Leah and Brad Brock)BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON
PARENTS ’23 (Leah and Brad Brock)
We are absolutely thrilled with the level of education at NSA – and moreover – the extra time, work and patience all of the teachers put in to ensure the students excel. Maddy could not have done as well in school and absolutely could not have continued skiing at a high level anywhere else. Her education [...]
PARENTS ’23 (DIANA AND T.J. DONNELLY)BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON
PARENTS ’23 (DIANA AND T.J. DONNELLY)
Working at NSA is a joy because the flexible structure and small size allow me to spend considerable time really getting to know each student. This ensures that the students get the individualized academic support and guidance needed to navigate high school and make appropriate and thoughtful [...]
HEATHER GRANTNSA DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
HEATHER GRANT

Alumni Map

Once our student athletes graduate from the Academy, they engage successfully in university programming, in some highly competitive faculties, all across Canada, as well as the US and UK.

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Student Life

Whether you’re a boarding or day student, an international student or local to the Collingwood or Town of the Blue Mountains, a new or returning student athlete, our tight-knit community will make you feel at home.

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