TRAIN IN THE HEART OF THE CARIBBEAN!

Yes! With Scuba Dive Online, you will begin your PADI IDC Course in the Dominican Republic by attending our live online training. The IDC LIVE classroom section runs for 8 consecutive days, 3 hours per day. This online portion covers all academic and classroom workshops, so when you arrive at Reef Oasis Dive Club, you will focus entirely on the in-water training over 10 days, followed by the 2-day Instructor Examination (IE). 

The total price 2026 is US$ 3,700, which includes the IDC LIVE online, the in-water IDC in the Dominican Republic, your full PADI IDC Crewpak, all PADI Instructor Specialties, and PADI Fees.

What’s included:

• IDC LIVE Online (8 days, 3 hours/day)
• All IDC curriculum workshops and presentations
• Unlimited access to live & recorded Dive Theory Live presentations
• Exclusive access to Scuba Dive Online’s unique study materials
• Daily digital practice exams (theory & standards)
• Live progress tracking and remedial support if needed
• 10-day in-water IDC at Reef Oasis Dive Club
• EFR Instructor course + materials
• Extra dry workshops, practice exams, and knowledge development
• Full PADI IDC Crewpak: eLearning, Workbook, cue card slates, and PADI rucksack
• All PADI Fees (2026): IE fee, instructor application, EFRI application, Specialty Instructor ratings

Accommodation is available at the resort. Prices are on request.

The 2026 in-water IDC dates at Reef Oasis Dive Club are as follows:

• Online: Jan 29-Feb 5  |  IDC in-water: Feb 7-16  |  IE: Feb 17-18
• Online: May 22-29  |  IDC in-water: May 31-Jun 9  |  IE: Jun 10-11
• Online: Sep 5-12  |  IDC in-water: Sep 14-23  |  IE: Sep 24-25
• Online: Nov 13-20  |  IDC in-water: Nov 22-Dec 1  |  IE: Dec 2-3

To enroll in the PADI Instructor Course in Dominican Republic, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be a certified Divemaster (or an equivalent certification from another agency).
• Have been a certified diver for at least six months. 
• Have at least 100 logged dives (with experience in night, deep, and navigation diving) before the Instructor Exam. (IE)
• Be medically fit for diving, with a physician-signed medical statement issued within the last 12 months. 
• Have completed CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months (The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course fulfills this requirement)

If you are missing any prerequisites, our team can advise you on how to meet them before your arrival.

Citizens from most countries can enter the Dominican Republic without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. A tourist card is typically issued upon arrival. However, we always recommend checking the latest entry requirements based on your nationality before booking your trip.

Expect vibrant reef dives, thrilling wreck explorations, and encounters with turtles, reef sharks, and schools of jacks. From December to April, witness humpback whales off the Silver Bank—one of the most awe-inspiring seasonal spectacles in the Caribbean.