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59 schools in 26 countries: lessons, gear rental, downwind trips and wing foil with certified instructors. Pick what you need and contact the school directly.

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AK

Alimini (Lecce), Italy

Welcome to AK School, a beacon of kitesurfing excellence founded by the visionary Alessandro Pisano. As one of the oldest and most esteemed schools...

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Jeneponto Kitesurfing

Mallasoro, Indonesia

Jeneponto Kitesurfing is a premier kitesurfing school equipped with world-leading brands for rentals and lessons. Designed for all-round performanc...

English, French, Indonesian View school
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Kanza Kite School

Blace, Croatia

For more than 10 years, our dedicated and passionate team has been innovating to make students learning experience more fun, more efficient and saf...

English, German, Slovenian, Croatian View school
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Scuola Kite VKC

Farra d'Alpago, Italy

The Venice Kite Company (VKC) was founded in 2006 and has trained hundreds of riders in Lake Santa Croce's historic location. To date, the team con...

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Xkite

Acquafresca - Brenzone sul Garda (VR), Italy

Xkite, with its twenty years of experience in teaching kitesurfing, is one of the oldest, if not The oldest kiteschool on the Garda lake. The schoo...

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Accrokite Koh Phangan

Thong sala, Thailand

The school is affiliated with IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization), which means that we follow all IKO safety standards (Helmet, flotation...

French, English, German, Russian, Italian, Greek View school

Air2kite Boardercamp

Brest, Brazil

Air2Kite is not just a kitesurf school — it is a gateway to discovering the best kitesurf destinations and living unforgettable ocean adventures. W...

French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish View school

Amouditis Kite Center

Naxos, Greece

Kitesurfing Lessons in Naxosby Boat SupervisionAt our kite center, we offer an unparalleled experience that combines thrill and safety at Plaka Bea...

Greek, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian View school

Anino Kite Resort

Magsaysay, Cuyo Island, Philippines

You can kite pretty much right from in front of your cottage or room. Our 400 meters of private sand beach is the perfect spot for kiteboarding / k...

English, Tagalo View school

B3 School

Tarifa, Spain

Master the art of kitesurfing and Wingfoil with our comprehensive courses. From basic techniques to advanced maneuvers, we'll help you ride the wav...

English and Spanish View school

Cambodia Kiteboarding

Kampot, Cambodia

Cambodia stands out in Southeast Asia for having two distinct wind seasons. For the past twelve years, Cambodia Kiteboarding has been based at the...

English, Dutch, Khmer View school

D.A. Kite&Wing

Barrinha, Brazil

At D.A. Kite & Wing, it’s about more than learning to ride — it’s about progressing with confidence and making the most of every moment on the wate...

We speak Portugues, English, French, Italian, Spanish and German View school

EA Kite and Wingfiol School

Lagos, Portugal

Since 2018, EA Kite & Wing School has been the top choice for wind sports in the Algarve. We aren’t just a school; we are a community of passionate...

English, French, German, Dutch, Russian, Lithuanian View school

Epic Gust Kitecoaching

Domaso, Italy

We are the kitesurf school on Lake Como, Italy — We run every session from the boat — radio in your ear, your own kite, your instructor watching ev...

English, German, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish View school

Fh academy

Palau, Italy

FH Academy has been a premier kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling school in Porto Pollo since 2015. Dedicated to maintaining the highest teac...

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Foreño Kite School

El Puerto de Santa María, Spain

There is a water sport that combines the greatest adrenaline hit in the world while flying and riding waves: that is kitesurfing. Surely you are se...

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Get on Board

Cancun, Mexico

Welcome to Get on Board, your ultimate gateway to exploring kitesurfing and other water sports among stunning landscapes, vibrant Mexican culture a...

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Globe Kiter

Colico (LC), Italy

Globe Kiter is a point of reference for those looking for a kitesurfing school in Lake Como, but also for those who want to practice and progress w...

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Gusty Kiting

Willemstad, Curacao

Gustykiting is a kitesurfing or kiteboarding school in Curacao that stands for quick and safe lesson. The lessons take place in the Joris Bay, whic...

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H20

Vieste, Italy

H2O Surf-Shop and School were born in Vieste in 1988 with the idea of making water sports such as Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Surfing, Sup, and Saili...

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Kite Mecca

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

Kite Mecca is a 5-star kitesurfing school located in the best spot to learn kitesurfing in the Dominican Republic (and arguably one of the best in...

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Kite N Surf

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Kite N Surf is a kitesurfing school in Dubai with over 15 years of experience. It offers professional lessons for all skill levels, from beginners...

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Kitebelles

La Gaulette, Mauritius

Kitebelles is a kitesurf school based at Le Morne, Mauritius, offering private and semi-private lessons for all levels, radio coaching, supervised...

English, Russian, French View school

Kitesurf Gualliguaica

Vicuña, Chile

Kitesurf Gualliguaica is the only internationally certified IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) school operating in Chile. Located at Emb...

English, Español, Deutsch View school

Kitesurf Ometepe

Santa Cruz, Nicaragua

Ometepe Island is one of the best spots to learn kitesurfing and wingfoiling in Nicaragua and Central America. Learn and improve your skills in thi...

English, French, Spanish View school

Kitevoyage Brazil

Maceio, Brazil

Kitevoyage organizes Kitecamps worldwide, providing courses suitable for all levels, equipment rentals, foil, and directional coaching. Utilizing o...

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Kitevoyage Italy

Torbole, Italy

Kitevoyage offers kite camps around the world. Here in Italy, we are offering lessons for all levels, equipment rental, and boot shuttle.

English, French, German, Italian, Turkish View school

Kitevoyage Philippines

General Luna, Philippines

Kitevoyage offers Kitecamps worldwide, providing courses at all skill levels, equipment rentals, and coaching for surfboards and foils. In addition...

English, German, French, Turkish View school

Leijasurffaus.fi

Hanko, Finland

Leijasurffaus.fi offers both kiteboarding and snowkiting courses.Snow courses are held around Helsinki (capitol) area, on the sea or on lakes accor...

Finnish, English View school

Mancora kite club

mancora, Peru

Kite Club Máncora is a professional beachfront kitesurf school located in Máncora, Peru, based at the Vancouver High spot. We specialize in safe, s...

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Margarita Kite

El Yaque, Venezuela

Kite LessosnsKite ShopKite SafariRent equipmentSupervitionKite FoodKite & YogaAccommodations HydrofoilWingfoil

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Matos Tarifa

Tarifa, Spain

Matos Tarifa is much more than a kitesurfing school, it's a small family, we are a team of professional instructors passionate about this incredibl...

English, French, Spanish View school

Mazava Loha Resort

Diego Suarez, Madagascar

Mazava Loha Resort Kitesurfing School is situated along the pristine shores of Madagascar's Emerald Sea, offering a picturesque backdrop for your k...

French, English View school

Modo Experto School

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Modo Experto School is a water sports center based in Portugal, created by ocean lovers and experienced instructors.We offer surf, kitesurf, wingfo...

Inglês Espanhol Português Francês View school

OceanSoul

Akyaka, Turkey

At OceanSoul, we are experts in what we offer. There is not only many hours of training, but also great passion in everything we do. At OceanSoul w...

English, Danish, Turkish View school

Ometepe Kite Center

Santa Cruz, Nicaragua

Ometepe Kite Center provide: kitesurf courses for all level. Gear rental. Accommodation, food, great people, amazing experience, and perfect condit...

English, Spanish, Hebrew View school

Optimal Kite Center

Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Optimal kite school in Cabarete offers kitesurfing lessons on kite beach. There is a hotel on-site and a wide variety of amenities such as lockers,...

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Passaro Kitesurf School

Lagoa de Obidos, Portugal

With Passaro Kitesurf School, come and learn kitesurfing in private lessons or in pairs with your partner or one of your friend, in a still wild en...

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Puclaro Kitesurfing

Vicuna, Chile

The classic kite school at the spot — the only school based right here at Embalse Puclaro, Valle de Elqui, owned and run by locals, on the best spo...

Spanish, English & Portuguese View school

Radikite Tarifa

Tarifa, Spain

Radikite is one of the best kitesurf schools in Spain and Tarifa. With more than 10 years of experience, it offers courses for all levels from begi...

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RIDE Kitesurfing

Adelaide, Australia

RIDE Kitesurfing is a Kitesurfing School located near Adelaide, South Australia. We offer a range of personalised kitesurfing lessons for adults an...

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SantoriniKite

Santorini, Greece 84700, Greece

The school provides lessons and rentals for kitesurfing, Kite foiling, Wing Foiling, Surfing, Bodyboard, and SUP for all levels. Also, there are a...

Greek, English, Italian, German, French View school

Versusshop.nl

Den Haag, Netherlands

Versus Kiteboarding cooperates with several kiteboarding schools in the region. Mainly we focus on partnerships with smaller schools with a persona...

We Are Salty People

Lagoa de Obidos, Portugal

Kitesurf school in Óbidos Lagoon, Portugal. We offer private and semi-private kitesurfing lessons for all levels — from complete beginners to advan...

English, Spanish and Portuguese View school

Windkite School

Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain

We have been in the kitesurfing sector for 15 years, riding and enjoying this sport. From the passion for kitesurfing, our store and school, physic...

Spanish, English, French View school

Zena Kiteschool

San Giovanni Suergiu, Italy

Zena Kiteschool is an official IKO center and the only one school authorized to operate in the southern part of the Punta Trettu - Sant'Antioco lag...

Italian, English, German, French View school

Before you book

How to choose a kitesurfing school

1

Look for certified instructors

Kitesurfing needs proper teaching from the first minute. Choose a school whose instructors are certified by a recognized organization such as IKO or VDWS, and ask how they are insured.

2

Check the safety setup

Rescue boat or water assistance, helmets and impact vests, radio helmets or a coach that talks to you, and a small group size: these decide how safe your first days are.

3

Choose the spot for your level

Flat, shallow, wide water with steady wind is the easiest to learn on. Read the guide of the spot of each school and check the best season before you plan your trip.

4

Ask before you pay

Compare lesson formats (private or group), the hours you really get on the water, the gear included, the cancellation and bad-weather rules, and the language the lessons are given in.

Understand the badges

Kitesurfing certifications on the cards

IKOInternational Kiteboarding Organization: the instructor certification with a network of schools all over the world.
VDWSThe German windsurfing and water sports association, with its own kitesurfing teaching system, widespread among German-speaking kiters.
FFVLThe French free flight federation, which includes kitesurfing among its disciplines.
FIVThe Italian Sailing Federation, which also covers kiteboarding in Italy.
GKA, FAVOther qualifications declared by the school. We show them as the school gave them to us.

Certifications are shown as declared by each school and are not checked by us. Always ask to see them, as explained in our General Disclaimer.

Questions

Learning to kitesurf: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to learn kitesurfing?

It depends on wind, fitness and the quality of the lessons, but most beginners need roughly 6 to 12 hours of instruction to control a kite, get up on the board and ride, and more time to ride upwind independently. A multi-day course, with the same instructor, works best.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Yes. You will be in the water a lot, and a kite can drag you. You should be comfortable and confident swimming in open water, and schools will usually give you a buoyancy aid or impact vest and a helmet.

Private or group lessons?

Private lessons are faster, because all the time is yours. Group lessons cost less and are fun, but you spend part of the time waiting for your turn. Many people start with a private first lesson and then continue in a small group.

What should I bring?

Sun protection, a swimsuit or shorty, water shoes if the beach is rocky, and a towel. The school normally provides the kite, board, harness, helmet and often the wetsuit: ask when you book.

When is the best time to learn?

When the wind is steady and moderate and the water is warm and flat. Every spot has its season: open the guide of the spot of the school to see the windy months before you book.

Can I contact a school before booking?

Yes. Open the page of the school and use the contact form: your message goes straight to the school, which answers you directly. Kitesurf Culture is not a party to your booking.

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