Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Turn your passion for diving and working with people into a professional teaching career with London School of Diving.
Train with one of the UK’s most recognised dive-training facilities, supported by more than 25 years of professional training experience, a dedicated IDC Staff Instructor mentor, heated pools, modern classrooms and unlimited pool access.
Instructor development
Training, practice and coaching—not just an exam preparation course
The programme is structured around the candidate group, location and Instructor Examination dates, giving every candidate time to practise, consolidate skills and build confidence.
LSD records a 100% pass rate at the PADI Instructor Examination and provides ongoing mentoring and career support after qualification.
Choose your IDC location
United Kingdom or Cape Town
Train with an established PADI IDC team at the location that best supports your professional next step.
United Kingdom — Chertsey
Complete a 12-day IDC at London School of Diving’s purpose-built facility with heated pools, modern classrooms and an experienced IDC team.
South Africa — Sea Point
Complete a 14-day programme with Into The Blue, including EFR Instructor training, classroom and pool work in Sea Point and nearby Atlantic dive sites.
What the IDC covers
Learn to teach safely, professionally and confidently
Classroom, confined-water and open-water teaching are supported by continuous feedback and coaching from senior IDC staff.
Before you enrol
Course Details and Important Information
Course Details
- United Kingdom: 12-day IDC programme
- Cape Town: 14-day IDC programme
- PADI IDC and EFR Instructor training included
- Coaching, practice and development built into the programme
- Free equipment hire for the IDC and Instructor Examination
- EFR Instructor includes Primary and Secondary Care, Care for Children and AED use
Important Information
- Prerequisites: Divemaster with 100 logged dives
- Certified diver for at least 6 months
- Current medical statement signed by a physician
- Instructor application: £238.20 paid directly to PADI
- EFRI application: £157.20 paid directly to PADI
- Instructor Examination: £834 paid directly to PADI
Development Days
Two weekday development days provide extra teaching practice, skills refinement, classroom revision and coaching tailored to the candidate group.
Emergency First Response Instructor
EFR Instructor training is included and qualifies you to teach Primary and Secondary Care, Care for Children and AED use. It is required for teaching Rescue Diver and professional-level courses.
Instructor Examination
The two-day PADI IE evaluates teaching assessments, dive-theory knowledge, skill performance, PADI systems knowledge and professionalism.
Ready to begin?
Train properly. Teach with confidence.
Whether you intend to teach locally or internationally, speak with the IDC team about your location, package and Instructor Examination pathway.