THE MALDIVES
All-inclusive PADI IDC internship in The Maldives
The Maldives, an exquisite tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, which consists of 26 atolls and over 1,000 coral islands. Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life, The Maldives is a top destination for luxury travel, snorkeling, diving, and relaxation. Scuba Dive Onine are excited to offer you an exclusive eight week, all-inclusive PADI IDC internship, which is hosted at the stunning Four Seasons, Laandaa Giraavaru, Maldives. If you are looking for a PADI IDC, which incorporates real teaching experience and a world class conservation programme, then you should apply to enroll in this unique internship. Experience diving with manta rays, turtles, sharks and more, whilst learning how to become a highly trained PADI instructor in paradise
Scuba Dive Online are excited to be hosted by The Four Seasons, offering this unique PADI IDC Internship in The Maldives. This location boasts some of the most beautiful facilities in the world. There are diver training dedicated classrooms, an impressive purpose-built conservation centre, a crystal-clear shallow lagoon for in-water practice and breathtaking local dive sites.
The dive shop team led by Mr. Abo and Mr. Modex, who are highly qualified and experienced PADI Staff instructors, will welcome you with open arms. Mr. Abo and Mr. Modex, along with award-winning PADI Course Director Tim Hunt, will mentor you throughout your stay. Helping you to become the best PADI Instructor you can be. Accommodation and food in Four Seasons Maldives staff village is also included in this all-inclusive internship package. Everything you need is in one heavenly place.
Scuba Dive Online IDC candidates attend the full PADI IDC during their eight week internship. This covers all IDC classroom curriculum workshops and the in-water sections at The four Seasons. Before your arrival, we set up an informal “getting to know each other” online meeting, where you will meet your fellow IDC candidates, as well as Tim Hunt and the Four Seasons staff. This is a great opportunity to ask face-to-face questions about travel, schedule, what to bring etc. We will also give you an orientation to the IDC including what to expect, how to study, how we evaluate your skills and knowledge and what is involved in the IE.
You will recieve the PADI IDC Crewpak, including your eLearning which needs to be completed before attending your IDC, and other study tools, as well as your instructor teaching slates and PADI ruck sack.
Additionally, candidates will have exclusive, unlimited access to Scuba Dive Online’s live and recorded dive theory presentations, as well as access to practice exams, revision notes and more. We can monitor your progress during your PADI eLearning and exams in real time, giving you assistance when needed.
The Four Seasons, Maldives are offering two, eight-week IDC internships for 2025 in June and September.
Price includes:
- Eight weeks accommodation and food at Four Seasons, Maldives Staff Village.
- Transfer from the airport, including Sea Plane to the island.
- PADI Instructor Development Course.
- All PADI IDC materials including eLearning, PADI ruck sack and aquatic training slates.
- PADI OWSI Instructor, EFRI applications and examination fees.
- PADI Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Training.
- Programme integration with the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle project
- Programme integration with the Manta Trust project
- Programme integration with Reefscapers coral conservation project
- Team teaching and instructor shadowing to cover dive centre management, equipment/compressor maintenance, customer service, and diver training.
The Master Scuba Dive Trainer (MSDT) 5 Instructor Specialties can also be achieved during this time with Tim Hunt for an extra 600 US$.
For a more in-depth synopsis on this PADI IDC Internship in The Maldives, you can download this synopsis.
