Transfer to ASI
Transfer Your Instructor Qualification to ASI
Transferring your qualification to the Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI) unlocks global career opportunities. As an ASI-certified instructor, you join an international network of recognised professionals in surfing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).
An ASI qualification gives you instant credibility, portable credentials, and access to ongoing professional development worldwide.
Qualification Transfer Format & Benefits
Our instructor transfer pathway is delivered online for maximum flexibility:
100% Online Delivery: Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world.
Streamlined Training: Refresh your knowledge with ASI procedures without re-doing your practical coaching hours.
Targeted Assessments: Complete online modules tailored to your existing skill level.
Note: Specific submission requirements are detailed on each individual Course Information page.
Eligibility Requirements
To transfer your certification to ASI, you must meet the following criteria:
Current Credentials: Your non-ASI instructor certification must be current or expired by no more than 3 months at the time of enrolment.
Dual Recognition: You retain your original non-ASI certification alongside your new ASI qualification.
Transfer Fees & Discounts
Special reduced course fees are available if you plan to work at an ASI Accredited School:
List the name of your ASI Accredited School on your enrolment form.
ASI will verify your employment or placement with the school to apply the discounted rate.
Once verified, refund is provided back to you.
How to Enrol in a Transfer Course
Browse our course catalog and select the instructor discipline you wish to transfer into (Surf, SUP) .
Choose the Transfer Course
Complete the online enrolment form and submit your current certification evidence.
