How much does it cost to become a PADI instructor at Oceans 5 Gili Air?

The cost to become a PADI Instructor

Starting on the path to become a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Instructor is a big choice that most people make because they love diving and want to share that love with others. In Indonesia, this choice is affected even more by the fact that divemasters can't get work permits. This means that many people who want to work in tropical paradises like Gili Air have to get better credentials. One of the most important steps on this path is the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Oceans 5 Gili Air. Let's look at how much this investment costs and how much it's worth.

PADI IDC Gili Islands with IDC Center Oceans 5 Gili Air

How Much Does the PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air Cost?

That's how much the PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air costs all together in 2024. This covers the PADI IDC, the PADI Digital Crewpack, the Emergency First Response Instructor (EFR Instructor), and all PADI fees that go with them.

1. PADI's IDC and EFRI

The PADI IDC and EFR Instructor training is 20 days long. Oceans 5 Gili Air not only offers the course, but also a number of extras for a price of €1,200:

Lunch: Meals are served every day to keep you energised while you train.

Oceans 5 Gear: Everyone who takes part gets an Oceans 5 rash guard and T-shirt.

Connectivity: You can use the free Wi-Fi to stay linked and get to your digital course materials.

Pre-Course Diving: Train your diving skills for free for a week before the IDC.

Teaching Jobs After the Course: If you pass the PADI Instructor Examination, you can team teach with an experienced instructor at Oceans 5.

2. Underwater cue cards and a PADI Digital Instructor Crewpack

The PADI Digital Instructor Crewpack, which costs €650, is an important part of getting ready for your IDC. This pack has everything you need to understand dive theory and the topics of the IDC class.

3. Fees for PADI

The cost to join PADI is AUS$ 1679. The Instructor Application, the EFR Instructor Application, and the Instructor Examination (IE) Fee are all paid directly to PADI with these funds.

Get your money back

You should think of the PADI IDC as an investment in your future, even though the cost may seem high at first. As a certified dive teacher at Oceans 5 Gili Air, your earnings may change depending on the time of year:

During the low season, income can be about 800 euros a month.

In high season, you can get up to €2,000 a month.

You might get your money back in about three months, even if you start in the off-season. Also, compared to Europe, the cost of living on Gili Air is pretty low. A house rents for about 250 euros a month, food costs about 10 euros a day, and internet costs 10 euros a month.

Should you do it?

There is always a cost to investing in your future. The real question is whether it fits with your goals. If you want to become a dive instructor and enjoy the life and chances that come with it on a beautiful island like Gili Air, then you are investing in more than just a job. You are investing in a way of life. The PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air not only gives you the certification you need, but it also does so in a way that helps you learn, grow, and be successful in the future.

Overall, the PADI IDC is a big financial investment, but it has value that goes beyond money. Putting money into your interest, learning new skills, and making room for new opportunities are all part of it. If you want to make a living diving, the IDC is an important step towards a fulfilling job and a great life.