The Last Three PADI IDCs of 2025 at Oceans 5 Gili Air

PADI IDCs of 2025 at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Oceans 5 Gili Air is proud to announce the final three PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) of 2025. These programs will mark the closing chapter of an incredible year of professional training on Gili Air, offering future dive instructors the chance to transform their passion for diving into a global career.

The upcoming dates are:

• 10th of September

• 15th of October

• 19th of November

Each course will be led by PADI Course Director Waz, known for his calm, realistic, and conservation-driven approach to teaching. His unique style has already guided dozens of successful candidates this year into becoming confident and responsible PADI Instructors.

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Why Join Now? Reduced Costs for IDC Candidates

For those considering their IDC in 2025, timing couldn’t be better. PADI has announced that all IDC candidates completing their course between 1st September and 31st December 2025 will have their Instructor Application Fee refunded in January 2026.

This refund directly lowers the overall cost of becoming a PADI Instructor, making these final three IDCs of 2025 not only a career-defining opportunity but also a financially smart choice. In an industry where every certification step requires investment, this incentive makes now the perfect time to take the leap.

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Why Choose Oceans 5 Gili Air?

As the only PADI Career Development Centre (CDC) on Gili Air, Oceans 5 has built a reputation for prioritizing quality over quantity. Unlike larger, high-volume training centers, Oceans 5 limits the number of IDC candidates per course. This ensures:

• Personalized attention from Course Directors and staff.

• Small group learning, which enhances confidence and communication.

• State-of-the-art facilities, including two large training pools, spacious classrooms, and a dedicated IDC boat.

• A teaching philosophy focused on environmental awareness and realistic diving techniques, reflecting the fact that Oceans 5 is based in the heart of the Gili Matra Marine Park.

Oceans 5 also integrates conservation into professional training, with candidates encouraged to lead by example in protecting the ocean environment.

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Why with Course Director Waz?

Waz’s reputation is spreading worldwide—his candidates describe his teaching as supportive, motivating, and grounded in real-world diving scenarios. His approach emphasizes building instructors who are not just exam-ready, but prepared to handle the wide variety of situations they’ll encounter once teaching in different environments.

At Oceans 5, Waz doesn’t simply follow the PADI curriculum by the book. He adds workshops, rescue refreshers, and practical sessions that push candidates to grow beyond minimum requirements. The result is instructors who feel confident stepping straight into the industry.

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Why Now?

With the final three IDCs of 2025 approaching, this is the last chance of the year to become a PADI Instructor at Oceans 5 Gili Air—and benefit from the refund of the PADI Instructor Application Fee.

By choosing one of these IDCs, candidates gain:

• Training in a supportive, family-style environment.

• Guidance from one of the most respected Course Directors in Indonesia.

• The opportunity to start 2026 as a fully certified dive instructor—with reduced overall costs.

For many, this will truly be the chance of a lifetime.

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Final Thoughts

The PADI IDC is not just a course—it’s a transformation. With the last three IDCs of 2025 on 10th September, 15th October, and 19th November, Oceans 5 Gili Air offers the perfect place, the perfect mentor, and the perfect time to take this step.

Why IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air? Why with Waz? Why now?
Because your future as a dive professional starts here.