Become a PADI Instructor in the Gili Islands

Are you ready to turn your passion for diving into a career? At PADI IDC Indonesia, we offer one of the best PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDC) in the Gili Islands. Oceans 5 Gili Air as the only PADI Career Development Centre (CDC) on Gili Air, takes pride in our high-quality training, ensuring that every candidate leaves our program as a confident, skilled, and environmentally conscious PADI Instructor.

With a limited number of candidates per PADI IDC, personalized coaching from our experienced PADI Course Director, and a strong focus on real-world teaching techniques, Oceans 5 Gili Air provides a unique learning experience in an idyllic island setting. Whether you’re looking for a career change or seeking to improve your diving skills, our PADI IDC Indonesia is designed to set you up for success in the diving industry.

What is a PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air?

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Oceans 5 Gili Air is the next step for divers ready to turn their passion into a professional career. As the only PADI Career Development Centre on Gili Air, Oceans 5 offers one of Gili Islands’s most respected IDC programs—led by two in-house PADI Course Directors with decades of teaching experience.

The IDC Gili Islands is a comprehensive program that trains you to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. It consists of two parts: the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. During your time at Oceans 5, you’ll learn how to structure and teach all core PADI courses, give engaging knowledge development presentations, and confidently conduct confined and open water training sessions.

What sets Oceans 5 apart is its focus on quality over quantity. Each PADI IDC is limited to a maximum of six candidates, allowing for plenty of personalized attention. You’ll get hands-on support throughout the course, including extra workshops in rescue skills, buoyancy control, and environmental awareness—skills essential to becoming a great instructor, not just passing the exam.

To join the PADI IDC, you must be a certified PADI Divemaster, have 60 logged dives (100 before the Instructor Examination), a valid EFR certification within 24 months, and a diving medical signed by a physician.

Whether you dream of working on a tropical island, joining conservation projects, or traveling the world while teaching scuba diving, the PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air gives you the skills, confidence, and support to make it happen.

Why Choose the PADI IDC at Gili Islands?

Gili Air is a paradise for diving enthusiasts. The island offers excellent diving conditions, including warm tropical waters, great visibility, and a variety of dive sites that cater to all experience levels. Unlike other locations, Gili Air provides a serene environment with a relaxed island vibe. It makes it the perfect place to focus on your PADI IDC training without distractions.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we tailor our PADI IDC Indonesia program to ensure that each candidate becomes a well-rounded dive professional. We emphasize practical teaching techniques. We are focusing on the key aspects of real-world instructing. Examples are: such as managing students, responding to in-water situations, and conducting briefings effectively. We also integrate marine conservation principles into our training. We are preparing our candidates to be ocean advocates in their future careers.

Additionally, Gili Air has a close-knit diving community, making it easy to connect with fellow professionals and gain employment opportunities after completing your PADI IDC. Our graduates have successfully found jobs in various locations worldwide. Many have continued to advance their dive careers within our network of dive centers.

Why Gili Air?

Gili Air is one of the three Gili Islands, located off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia. It strikes a perfect balance between the busy nightlife of Gili Trawangan and the quiet seclusion of Gili Meno. With no motorized vehicles on the island, the air remains fresh, and the pace of life is relaxed, creating an ideal environment for learning and diving.

The island’s dive sites are diverse. They are offering shallow reefs, drift diving opportunities, and a variety of marine life, including sea turtles, reef sharks, and vibrant coral formations. The calm waters surrounding Gili Air make it an excellent place for beginner divers. While strong currents in some areas provide ideal conditions for training future instructors in drift diving techniques.

Gili Air is also home to a welcoming local and international community. The island features a range of accommodations, restaurants, yoga studios, and beach bars. This will ensure that candidates can unwind after PADI IDC training sessions. With its laid-back atmosphere and stunning natural beauty, Gili Air offers an unmatched learning experience.

Why Choose Oceans 5 Gili Air for Your PADI IDC?

1. PADI Career Development Centre Status

• As the only PADI CDC on Gili Air, Oceans 5 Gili Air has been recognized by PADI for our commitment to excellence in dive training and career development. This status ensures that our training meets the highest industry standards and that our candidates receive the best possible preparation for their careers as dive professionals.

2. Small Group Size for Personalized Attention

• Unlike larger PADI IDCs in the Gili Islands, we limit our courses to a maximum of six candidates per session. This ensures that every student gets the individual attention they need, allowing for a more in-depth learning experience, focused skill development, and tailored coaching from our PADI Course Directors.

3. Experienced PADI Course Directors & Supportive Staff

• Our in-house PADI Course Directors, Sander and Waz, have years of experience training PADI Instructors. They are dedicated to ensuring that candidates not only pass their PADI Instructor Examination (IE) but also become competent and confident instructors ready to teach in real-world scenarios. Our professional staff instructors provide additional guidance and mentorship throughout the course.

4. Comprehensive IDC Preparation

• At Oceans 5 Gili Air, our PADI IDC Indonesia goes beyond just preparing you for the Instructor Examination. Our goal is to make sure you are truly ready to teach. We focus on practical, hands-on experience, realistic teaching scenarios, and thorough knowledge development, so that you enter the diving industry with confidence.

5. Focus on Environmental Awareness & Marine Conservation

• We integrate marine conservation into our PADI IDC Gili Islands curriculum. As an eco-conscious dive center, we teach our instructor candidates how to be ambassadors for the ocean. From beach cleanups to conservation presentations, we encourage our candidates to promote sustainable diving practices and marine protection.

6. State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Our dive center is equipped with spacious training pools, modern classrooms, high-quality rental gear, and easy access to a variety of dive sites perfect for training. Our on-site compressor room includes the latest nitrox membrane system, providing oxygen-enriched air for safer and longer dives.

7. Instructor Examinations on Gili Air

• Oceans 5 Gili Air has the unique advantage of offering the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) on-site when there are at least four candidates. This means you’ll take your final exam in the same familiar environment where you completed your IDC training, reducing stress and increasing your chances of success. If the exam is held on Gili Trawangan, we arrange everything for you, making the transition smooth and stress-free.

Upcoming PADI IDC Start Dates at the Gili Islands

We run 10 PADI Instructor Development Courses per year, ensuring that you can find a session that fits your schedule. Due to high demand, we recommend booking in advance, as spaces fill up quickly.

PADI IDC Indonesia Start Dates for 2025:

• February 12
• March 19
• April 23
• May 28
• July 2
• August 6
• September 10
• October 15
• November 19

Each PADI IDC includes the Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) course and an intensive IDC preparation program to ensure you feel confident and well-prepared for the PADI Instructor Examination.

Start Your Journey Today!

Becoming a PADI Instructor is more than just a certification. It’s a life-changing experience. With Oceans 5 Gili Air and PADI IDC Indonesia, you’ll receive top-quality training, support from expert instructors, and an opportunity to build a career in diving.

Are you ready to take the plunge? Contact us today to secure your spot in the next PADI IDC Gili Islands at Oceans 5 Gili Air!

Join us and start your adventure as a PADI Instructor in the breathtaking Gili Islands!