PADI IDC Koh Tao Schedules

IDC Koh Tao – Instructor Development Course (IDC)

2023 PADI IDC Schedule

IDC – Instructor Development Course
PADI IE – PADI Instructor Exam

** 2023 Dates may change, please ask to confirm

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JANUARY

IDC 10th – 23rd
PADI IE 24th – 25th

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FEBRUARY

IDC 7th – 20th
PADI IE 21st – 22nd

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MARCH

IDC 7th – 20th
PADI IE 21st – 22nd

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APRIL

IDC 4th – 17th
PADI IE 18th – 19th

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MAY

IDC 2nd – 15th
PADI IE 16th – 17th

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JUNE

IDC 6th – 19th
PADI IE 20th – 21st

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JULY

IDC 4th – 17th
PADI IE 18th – 19th

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AUGUST

IDC 1st – 14th
PADI IE 15th – 16th

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SEPTEMBER

IDC 5th – 18th
PADI IE 19th – 20th

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OCTOBER

IDC 3rd – 16th
PADI IE 17th – 18th

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NOVEMBER

IDC 7th – 20th
PADI IE 21st – 22nd

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DECEMBER

IDC 5th – 18th
PADI IE 19th – 20th

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All Our IDC packages include:

IDC Prep (Dive Theory and Skill circuits)
FREE Dive Against Debris (DAD) Instructor course
FREE T-Shirt
20% discount on equipment retail
Lunch during the IDC
Equipment rental
1 FREE “Team Teach” (Certify your first PADI divers!)
Pass Guaranteed! – In the highly unlikely event you are unsuccessful on the IE we will pay for your second IDC & IE.

Most Competitive Rates Anywhere in Thailand

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Candidate Testimonials

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Steve

"Was a hard but great course! Thanks a lot again to all staff who teaches and prepared us so well, that finally the IE was easy going! Thanks Matt, Tina, Steph, Kenji, Steve, Manu and everybody else who supports us."

Bernd

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Kristi

"They are very dedicated, and were always there to help me with the theory, and to improve my scuba teaching skills. If you are still searching for a centre to do your IDC at, I recommend doing it with Matt."

Dina

"There was absolutely nothing that could have happened during the IE the candidates were not made very well aware of. Everything ran so smoothly for the candidates."

Muzaffa

"It's a good decision to do your training with Matt, a lot of information is given and shared experiences. If you guys wanted to do IDC, I recommend doing it with IDC Koh Tao. Thank you for the amazing IDC."

Mohamad

"If you guy's are looking for good teachers and the best Course Director, this is the place..Thank you for guiding us, inspiring us and making us what we are today. Highly recommend."

Azie

"I enjoyed every single day of my IDC as well as my MSDT. Matt is an outstanding Course Director who goes all the way out for you, in preparation for the IE."

Eric

"The course was fun and you meet a bunch of new people, it’s not hard to fit in. When the day of the IE arrives, you don't even stress about it, because the Course Directors are the best."

Jasper

"Did my IDC with Crystal Dive and IDC Koh Tao and I'm so happy I chose them. Matt Bolton made sure that there was lots of learning, training and laughs! I felt more than prepared for the I.E. And it showed!"

Katharina