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Common questions.
What are the prerequisites for the IDC?+
You must be a PADI Divemaster, at least 18 years old, certified for six months and have 60 logged dives to start the IDC (100 to attend the Instructor Examination).
Why Tenerife for instructor training?+
Tenerife offers year-round diving, varied Atlantic conditions from calm volcanic bays to true ocean swell, and a deeply professional dive community. You leave ready for any working environment.
Is accommodation included?+
We offer flexible accommodation packages ranging from shared candidate apartments to private studios within walking distance of the dive centre.
How long does it take to become a PADI Instructor?+
From qualified Divemaster to certified OWSI you should plan for around three weeks (IDC + IE). Career packages from Open Water take 3–6 months.
Do you help with job placement?+
Yes. Our alumni network spans dive centres across the Canaries, Mediterranean, Red Sea and South-East Asia. We actively help match new instructors with the right operators.