IDC DIVE Schedule
Dahab hosts 4-5 Instructor Examinations (IEs) every year. Our IDC schedule lines up with each PADI IE, so you’ll be ready when the time comes.
The IE dates are decided at the beginning of each year and cannot be changed. We can run courses on alternate dates. However, our schedule is designed such that doing your IDC directly before your IE ensures you are well prepared.
The Emergency First Responder Instructor (EFRI) course takes 1-2 days and can be done before or after the IE. We usually schedule it about 3 days before each IDC, giving you a little breather before the IDC commences. However, this may vary depending on the specific dates.
We give you value for money and pride ourselves in properly preparing you for your new career, this is why our schedule may be longer that our competitors.
In the dive industry we need to be flexible as schedules change due to conditions, customer needs and business requirements. So please be aware this schedule may vary.
2026 Dahab IDC Dates
February 2026
EFRI 27th – 28th January IDC 30th Jan – 10th Feb IE 11th – 12th February
September 2026
EFRI 2nd – 3rd September IDC 5th – 15th September IE 16th – 17th September
ARRIVE (DAY1)
These is time to settle in, get prepared and meet your fellow candidates.
PREPARE (DAYS 2-5)
Benefit from our preparation sessions.
EFRI (DAYS 6-7)
Become a EFR Instructor and learn to Teach EFR Primary & Secondary Care, Care For Children and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Courses.
DAY OFF (DAY 8)
Relax and fun dive.
IDC (DAYS 9-19)
Our Instructor Development Course is an intense yet fun-packed course that ensures you become the best PADI Pro you can be.
IE (DAYS 20-21)
One and half days, with some well-deserved drinks in the evening.
DAY OFF (DAY 22)
There is nothing like waking up realizing you are a PADI Instructor then going back to sleep!
SPECIALTY COURSES (DAYS 23-25)
There is no better way to finish your IDC experience than with a MSDT PREP.
ON REQUEST
Flexible Schedule
Payment Plan Options
Local Discounts
EARLY BIRD
Pay 25% in advance and get a free fun dive.
PASS GUARANTEE
If Dom says you are ready and you have a slip up at the PADI IE we will pay 20% of your IE resit! You can also attend the next IDC for FREE.
* Must be used on the next scheduled IE at the original IE location (or earlier). Prep tasks must be completed as instructed. Full details available on request.