IDC Schedules

IDC in the Philippines Schedule 2021

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.

***UPDATE***

Our dive centers are open and we are able to conduct IDC’s. However currently travel restrictions are still in place. Due to the COVID-19 situation everyone’s plans are a little uncertain and for that reason we’d like to offer you the opportunity to postpone your IDC at no extra charge. Conditions permitting we will strive to adhere to our scheduled classes however please be flexible if we are unable to do so. Unfortunately this decision will be made by our local government and is out of our hands. If you are unsure or have questions regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your options. Don’t let this discourage you from signing up; there is a lot of preparation work that you can do during your time at home. We will try to accommodate everyone’s schedule after travel restrictions have been lifted.

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IDC January 2021

January 10 - January 27 2021

  • Preparation Days – January 10 – 12
  • EFR Instructor Course – January 13 & 14
  • IDC – January 15 – 25
  • IE – January 26 & 27 @ Dauin

IDC February/March 2021

February 16 - March 5 2021

  • EFR Instructor Course – February 16 – 28
  • Preparation Days – February 19 & 20
  • IDC – February 21 – March 3
  • IE – March 4 & 5 @ Dauin

IDC March/April 2021

March 26 - April 12 2021

  • Preparation Days – March 26 – 28
  • EFR Instructor Course – March 29 & 30
  • IDC – March 31 – April 10
  • IE – April 11 & 12 @ Dauin

IDC May 2021

May 4 - May 21 2021

  • Preparation Days – May 4 – 6
  • EFR Instructor Course – May 7 & 8
  • IDC – May 9 – 19
  • IE – May 20 & 21 @ Dauin

IDC June/July 2021

June 29 - July 16 2021

  • Preparation Days – June 29 – July 1
  • EFR Instructor Course – July 2 & 3
  • IDC – July 4 – 14
  • IE – July 15 & 16 @ Dauin

IDC August 2021

August 12 - August 29 2021

  • Preparation Days – August 12 – 14
  • EFR Instructor Course – August 15 & 16
  • IDC – August 17 – 27
  • IE – August 28 & 29 @ Dauin

IDC September/October 2021

September 16 - October 3 2021

  • Preparation Days – September 16 – 18
  • EFR Instructor Course – September  19 & 20
  • IDC – September 21 – October 1
  • IE – October 2 & 3 @ Dauin

IDC November/December 2021

November 18 - December 5 2021

  • Preparation Days – November 18 – 20
  • EFR Instructor Course – November 21 & 22
  • IDC – November 23 – December 3
  • IE – December 4 & 5

*We understand that not everyone has reliable access to the internet. For this reason we also offer the option to participate in the IDC eLearning lectures using our laptop's within our IDC classroom. We recommend starting this three days prior to the Preparation Days.

IDC Packages

Institute for Marine Research and Instructor Development Philippines

Research Assistant and IDC

8 week program

  • March 1 – April 28, 2020
  • April 1 – May 28, 2020
  • June 1 – July 28, 2020

12 week program

  • January 1 – March 28, 2020
  • February 1 – April 28, 2020
  • March 1 – May 28, 2020
  • May 1 – July 28, 2020
  • August 1 – October 28, 2020
  • October 1 – December 28, 2020

Research Fellowship and IDC

12 week program

  • January 1 – March 28, 2020
  • February 1 – April 28, 2020
  • March 1 – May 28, 2020
  • May 1 – July 28, 2020
  • August 1 – October 28, 2020
  • October 1 – December 28, 2020

16 week program

  • December 1, 2019 – March 28, 2020
  • January 1 – April 28, 2020
  • February 1 – May 28, 2020
  • April 1 – July 28, 2020
  • July 1 – October 28, 2020
  • September 1 – December 28, 2020
Marine Research + IDC Packages

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 and gives you plenty more time in the water.

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.

Our IDC Program covers a total of 18 days and is structured as follows:

      • 1. Preparation Days (Optional… but recommended & complimentary)
        • 3 days – Dive Theory, Skill Demonstration Practice, Rescue Workshops and Reviews
      • 2. Emergency First Response Instructor Course
        • 2 days – EFR/CFC Instructor Course
      • 3. Instructor Development Course
        • 11 days – Instructor Development Course
      • 4. Instructor Examination
        • 2 days – PADI Instructor Exams

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