learning to teach on an IDC

Learning to teach in the pool

When dreams become real

A PADI Instructor course is your passport to a great lifestyle! Travel the world, turn your hobby into your career, while diving exotic locations. Our All-Inclusive IDC can help make this a reality!

having fun on an IDC

Passing the IE with syle

All Inclusive Instructor Development Course

At G2S we take away all of the hassles. We offer an all-inclusive IDC that takes the logistical headaches away so that you can get on with learning.

Our all-inclusive package includes

  • private ensuite accommodation 
  • Lunch on all training days

All you need to do is learn, and be the best that you can be.

If you want help with airport transfers, motorbike rentals or booking some fun-dives, we can help with that too.

deep diver

What will I learn?

You will learn all the latest teaching techniques. As soon as you book you will gain access to our unique online learning hub. It includes theory assessments and knowledge reviews, checklists and revision aids, with lots of extra material for you to use once you start teaching. We use the latest digital products during your Instructor Development Course.

Our schedule includes revision for theory and skills, as well as extra training in emergency procedures, accident management and accident prevention. We also include a FREE Human Factors in Diving seminar. We offer lifetime access to our extra materials.

All Inclusive IDC and EFRI
49,700 THB
excludes PADI materials and fees
Includes private ensuite accommodation
2 Instructor Specialties included

Further Information

Whats included

  • Experienced instructor trainer
  • Access to unique online learning
  • EFR Instructor Course
  • Lunch on all training days throughout the IDC
  • Use of a communal kitchen
  • Accommodation with private bathroom
  • Free use of a basic set of equipment during the IDC and IE
  • Oxygen Provider instructor specialty
  • EANX (Nitrox) instructor specialty
  • Pre IDC theory preparation
  • Assortment of digital files to help with IDC and also your life as instructor
  • Human factors in diving seminar
  • 10% discount off equipment purchases
  • Scubapro equipment and sales seminar
  • A lifetime of support in your new career

Course Pre-Requisites

To qualify for training on your PADI IDC Instructor Course, you must:

  • Be at least 18 YEARS OLD
  • Be certified as a diver for a minimum SIX MONTHS
  • Have experience in night dives, deep dives and also navigation
  • Be a PADI Divemaster or equivalent dive leader certification with another agency
  • Have at least 100 LOGGED DIVES by the time that you sit the Instructor Exam (IE)
  • Be fit for diving and submit a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
  • Have proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months. The PADI EFR course meets this requirement, and we can renew this with you if necessary.

IDC Dates

  • 18th November 2024 – IE takes place in Khao Lak on 2nd & 3rd Dec 2024
  • 27th January 2025 – IE takes place on 15th and 16th Feb 2025 in Phuket
  • 28th April 2025 – IE takes place on 17th and 18th May 2025 in Phuket
  • 24th November 2025 – IE takes place in Khao Lak on 11th and 12th Dec 2025

New Digital IDC Crewpack

The new PADI IDC Digital CrewPack:

  • IDC eLearning
  • Diving Knowledge Workbook eLearning
  • PADI’s Guide to Teaching
  • Open Water Diver Course Prescriptive Lesson Guides
  • Exams (Open Water, Rescue Diver & Divemaster)
  • Specialty Instructor Guides
  • IDC Resources & Online Processing Center Tutorial

The new PADI IDC Slate Pack:

  • Open Water Cue Cards
  • Confined Water Cue Cards
  • Advanced Open Water Diver Cue Cards
  • Rescue Diver Cue Cards
  • Divemaster Cue Cards
  • PADI Sill Practice and Dive Planning Slate
  • Skill Development Preparation Slate

New IDC Digital CrewPack + IDC Slate Pack + EFR Instructor Digital Crewpack = 29,900 THB

PADI Fees

There are a number of application and examination fees, all of which must be paid by the candidate directly to PADI.

2024 PADI Fees

  • PADI Instructor Exam – $AUD 1120
  • PADI Instructor Application – $AUD 331
  • EFR Instructor Application – $AUD 228
  • Instructor Specialty Application – $AUD 131

These are not included in our package prices.

The Course Director

Ann has been working in Khao Lak since 2013. Having staffed IDCs for many years, she took the next step to Course Director and is putting those years of experience into practice here at G2S.

She is patient, thorough, and fun, with a way of making even complicated things seem easy. As one of a very small number of female Course Directors, she will get you to achieve your best with smiles and encouragement.

Ann Christmas rating
All-Inclusive accommodation

All-Inclusive IDC

Accommodation with private bathroom

Communal Area

Chill out space

pool at night

Pool at night

Unlimited use of pool

Instructor Specialties Available

The most popular specialties with recreational divers are Nitrox and Deep, so if you are only doing 2 Instructor Specialties then you should definitely consider these two.

Instructor Specialties that are available to you in Khao Lak are:

With 5 or more Instructor Specialties and 25 certifications, you can become a Master Scuba Diver Trainer.See our MSDT packages.

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Digital underwater photography

Teaching in confined

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