IDC Dates & Pricing

IDC Dates & Pricing

Upcoming IDC Dates

Choose an upcoming PADI Instructor Development Course and plan your training around dates that suit you. Our IDC programmes are designed to provide focused instructor development, practical teaching experience and preparation for the PADI Instructor Examination.

PADI IDC — December 2026

Training Dates : 30th Nov – 16th Dec
Location : Bahura Dive Siquijor, Philippines
Instructor Examination : 14th-15th Dec

PADI IDC — TBC 2027

Training Dates : TBC
Location : Siquijor, Philippines
Instructor Examination : TBC

PADI IDC — TBC 2027

Training Dates : TBC
Location : Siquijor, Philippines
Instructor Examination : TBC

PADI IDC — TBC 2027

Training Dates : TBC
Location : Siquijor, Philippines
Instructor Examination : TBC

PADI IDC — TBC 2027

Training Dates : TBC
Location : Siquijor, Philippines
Instructor Examination : TBC

PADI IDC — TBC 2027

Training Dates : TBC
Location : Siquijor, Philippines
Instructor Examination : TBC

IDC Pricing

Our IDC pricing is designed to give you a clear understanding of the costs involved in your instructor development. Your course fee includes the training and facilities provided by Philippine Dive Academy, with PADI fees and other external costs shown separately where applicable.

IDC Course Fee

Philippine Dive Academy IDC

PHP 115,000

Professional PADI Instructor Development Course delivered by Philippine Dive Academy, including instructor training, practical sessions and Course Director support.

Included in the IDC Course Fee

  • Full PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
  • Assistant Instructor (AI) and Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) training
  • Classroom and instructor-development facilities
  • Confined-water and open-water training sessions
  • Use of required scuba equipment during IDC training
  • Tanks and standard diving equipment for training sessions
  • Course Director instruction, guidance and feedback
  • Practical teaching workshops and presentations
  • Preparation for the PADI Instructor Examination
  • Training within a professional working dive environment

PADI & IE Fees

Paid Directly to PADI

IDC Application Fee
AUD 350
Instructor Examination (IE)
AUD 1,190
EFR Instructor Application
AUD 252
Total PADI Fees
AUD 1,792

PADI fees are paid directly to PADI and are subject to change. Final fees will be confirmed before enrolment.

Optional Extras

Optional Training & Extras

Specialty Instructor Ratings
Additional PADI Specialty Instructor ratings can be added to your professional qualifications. Available specialties and PADI application fees will be confirmed before enrolment.

Additional Training & Coaching
Extra instructor-development sessions, additional teaching practice or individual coaching can be arranged where required.

Additional Diving
Additional dives outside the scheduled IDC training programme can be arranged for candidates who want extra practice or preparation.

Equiptment Rental
Additional scuba equipment rental may be available for candidates who require equipment outside the equipment provided for IDC training.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the IDC course fee. We can provide recommendations for suitable accommodation options close to the academy

Ready to Start Your IDC?

Explore upcoming IDC dates, review the course and PADI fees
or get in touch with our team to discuss your instructor development.