PADI Instructor Internship on Malapascua
Become a working PADI Instructor in 4-8 weeks. Includes IDC, Instructor Examination preparation, and supervised teaching practice with real students.
The program at a glance
| Duration | 4 weeks (IDC + IE only) | 8 weeks (IDC + IE + teaching practice — recommended) |
|---|---|
| Price | From USD 3,200 + USD 1,679 PADI fees (4-week version). USD 5,400 + PADI fees (8-week version). |
| Group size | Maximum 4 candidates per Course Director |
| Course Director | Andrea works with a TSD-affiliated PADI Course Director with 15+ years teaching |
| Outcome | PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification |
What’s covered
- Assistant Instructor Course (3-4 days). Foundation of teaching: presentation skills, classroom management, PADI standards.
- Open Water Scuba Instructor Course (5+ days). Teaching skills for all PADI courses up to Rescue Diver.
- Emergency First Response Instructor (1-2 days). Qualifies you to teach EFR (CPR/first aid).
- Instructor Examination (2 days). The official PADI exam. Conducted by a PADI Examiner who flies in.
- Teaching practice (4 weeks, optional but strongly recommended). Teach real students under supervision. Build confidence before your first solo course.
- Employment workshop. CV review, dive shop application coaching, introductions to our network.
Detailed schedule, fees breakdown, and prerequisites mirror our sister site. Full IDC details: idc-philippines.com →
What’s included in the USD 3,200 price
- IDC course fees and digital materials
- EFR Instructor course
- All training dives during IDC
- Pool training time (private pool sessions)
- Mock IE practice exam
- Equipment rental during the IDC
- Accommodation at dive house (shared room)
- Visa extension if needed
- Employment workshop
- Andrea’s network introductions
What’s NOT included
- PADI IDC application fee: USD 331
- EFRI application fee: USD 228
- Instructor Examination fee: USD 1,120 (paid directly to PADI on day of exam)
- Total PADI fees: USD 1,679
- Flights, food, personal insurance
- Specialty Instructor ratings (USD 250 each, optional)
Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster (or equivalent: SSI, TDI, NAUI accepted)
- 60+ logged dives to start the IDC, 100+ for the IE
- Certified diver for 6+ months
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care current within 24 months
- Dive medical within 12 months
- 18+ years old
Why do your IDC here
- 5 Star CDC status. The highest possible PADI rating, awarded specifically for training professionals.
- 4 candidates max. Your Course Director will know your specific weak spots and drill them with you. Big IDCs (12+ candidates) can’t do this.
- Real teaching practice. Most IDCs end at the IE. Ours optionally extends 4 weeks so you teach real students before your first solo gig elsewhere.
- Employment pipeline. 60% of our OWSI graduates have a job offer within 60 days. We make introductions.
- Specialty Instructor add-ons. Stay extra weeks to add specialties (Deep, Wreck, Nitrox, Sidemount, Tec). USD 250 each.
Already a Divemaster? Apply now.
Email internships@thresherdivers.com with your DM number, total dives, and target start month. We’ll confirm IDC placement within 24 hours.
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