IKO concept allows you to follow the same learning everywhere in the world through IKO certified centers and receive your level certification with the international kiteboarder card. For you as a student it is important to know, that the lesson you follow is done by international certified instructors. The IKO kiteboarder card certifies your level according to your skills, and allows schools, instructors and shops to be aware of your level. Thanks to the kiteboarder card you can continue to learn at any IKO affiliated kiteboarding centers located worldwide. Some centers request that you present your card before you hire any of their equipment, which is a great way to promote safety. IKO Qualified instructors will teach you a safe kitesurfing.