The IDC schedules are conducted around Instructor Exam dates designated by PADI. If the following IDC in the Philippines dates do not fit your needs please contact us to discuss the possibility of alternate dates. You can find our 2024-2025 IDC dates below:
IDC January/February 2025
January 27 - February 14
- EFR Instructor Course – January 27 & 28
- Preparation Days – January 29 – 31
- IDC – February 1 – 12
- IE – February 13 & 14 @ Atmosphere
- MSDT Prep (optional) – February 16 – 18
IDC March/April 2025
March 24 - April 11
- Preparation Days – March 24 – 26
- EFR Instructor Course – March 27 & 28
- IDC – March 29 – April 9
- IE – April 10 & 11 @ Atmosphere
- MSDT Prep (optional) – April 13 – 15
IDC May/June 2025
May 19 - June 6
- Preparation Days – May 19 – 21
- EFR Instructor Course – May 22 & 23
- IDC – May 24 – June 4
- IE – June 5 & 6 @ Atmosphere
- MSDT Prep (optional) – June 8 – 10
IDC July/August 2025
July 24 - August 11
- Preparation Days – July 24 – 26
- EFR Instructor Course – July 27 & 28
- IDC – July 29 – August 9
- IE – August 10 & 11 @ Atmosphere
- MSDT Prep (optional) – August 13 – 15
IDC September 2025
September 8 - September 26
- Preparation Days – September 8 – 10
- EFR Instructor Course – September 11 & 12
- IDC – September 13 – 24
- IE – September 25 & 26 @ Atmosphere
- MSDT Prep (optional) – September 28 – 30
IDC November/December 2025
November 19 - December 7
- Preparation Days – November 19 – 21
- EFR Instructor Course – November 22 & 23
- IDC – November 24 – December 5
- IE – December 6 & 7 @ Atmosphere
- MSDT Prep (optional) – December 9 – 11
*We understand that not everyone has an easy time studying for the IDC. For this reason we also offer the option to participate in additional preparation days within our IDC classroom. Please enquire about options to extend your Preparation Days.
How long is the IDC?
Many places offer an IDC schedule which includes long days in the classroom and listening to a lot of lectures. We have adopted PADI’s cutting edge system of online study which means you can pre-prepare and get access to the latest course content. This actually cuts down the time spent in the classroom for both the EFR Instructor and IDC and gives you plenty more time in the water and practicing skill development.
All online portions can be completed prior to arriving for the IDC or in our multimedia classrooms where WiFi is free and staff will be on hand to answer any questions that may arise. This ensures that you get the benefit of a streamlined modern lecture with an opportunity for hands on instruction. It really is the best of both worlds, using the latest of technology. We recommend allowing at least 5-7 days of studying for the eLearning programs and dive theory.
Our IDC Program covers a total of 18 days and is structured as follows:
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- 1. Preparation Days (Optional… but recommended & complimentary)
- 3 days – Dive Theory, Skill Demonstration Practice, Rescue Workshops and Reviews and Instructor Buoyancy Clinic
- 2. Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- 2 days – EFR/CFC Instructor Course with additional Rescue Workshops
- 3. Instructor Development Course
- 12 days – Instructor Development Course
- 4. Instructor Examination
- 2 days – PADI Instructor Exams
- 1. Preparation Days (Optional… but recommended & complimentary)
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