The PADI IDC Schedule provides a clear timeline for our monthly Instructor Development Courses, including the 2-day prep phase and the final PADI Instructor Examination (IE).
We structure our IDC dates to maximize candidate success, offering a relaxed but intensive environment that allows for personalized mentoring from our Platinum Course Directors.
As a 5-Star Career Development Centre (CDC), Black Turtle Dive offers the most frequent and reliable IDC dates on Koh Tao, ensuring you can plan your career transition with total confidence.
IDC Prep – Preparation
IDC – Instructor Development Course
PADI IE – PADI Instructor Exam
** 2026 Dates may change, please ask to confirm
2026 PADI IDC Schedule
JANUARY
Prep – 4th – 5th
IDC 6th – 19th
PADI IE 20th – 21st
MSDT – 23rd
FEBRUARY
Prep – 1st – 2nd
IDC 3rd – 16th
PADI IE 17th – 18th
MSDT – 20th
MARCH
Prep – 1st – 2nd
IDC 3rd – 16th
PADI IE 17th – 18th
MSDT – 20th
APRIL
Prep – 5th – 6th
IDC 7th – 20th
PADI IE 21st – 22nd
MSDT – 24th
MAY
Prep – 3rd – 4th
IDC 5th – 18th
PADI IE 19th – 20th
MSDT – 22nd
JUNE
Prep – 7th – 8th
IDC 9th – 22nd
PADI IE 23rd – 24th
MSDT – 26th
JULY
Prep – 5th – 6th
IDC 7th – 20th
PADI IE 21st – 22nd
MSDT – 24th
AUGUST
Prep – 2nd – 3rd
IDC 4th – 17th
PADI IE 18th – 19th
MSDT – 21st
SEPTEMBER
Prep – 6th – 7th
IDC 8th – 21st
PADI IE 22nd – 23rd
MSDT – 25th
OCTOBER
Prep – 4th – 5th
IDC 6th – 19th
PADI IE 20th – 21st
MSDT – 23rd
NOVEMBER
Prep – 8th – 9th
ID 10th – 23rd
PADI IE 24th – 25th
MSDT – 27th
DECEMBER
Prep – Nov 29th – 30th
IDC 1st – 14th
PADI IE 15th – 16th
MSDT – 18th
2 Day IDC Prep (Dive Theory and Skill circuits)
FREE Dive Against Debris Included
AWARE Shark Conservation Instructor course
Emergency First Response Instructor course
Inclusive Black Turtle Dive Unique Workshops
FREE T-Shirt
Lunch during the IDC
Equipment rental
Pass Guaranteed! – In the highly unlikely event you are unsuccessful on the IE we will pay for your second IDC & IE
