PADI IDC KOH LIPE
Asia Scuba Instructors offers the most complete PADI IDC program on Koh Lipe, Thailand. Our PADI IDC in Koh Lipe is organised together with Koh Lipe Diving School, a PADI 5 Star IDC Center that is located on the main street of this beautiful island.
Koh Lipe is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park, located in the south of Thailand. Because of it’s white sandy beaches and amazing diving sites, some call it the ‘Maldives of Thailand’.
WHY KOH LIPE
Koh Lipe is an island located at the Southern West side of Thailand, close to Malaysia. With its crystal clear blue waters, white sand beaches and tiny island size, it’s a true paradise. The highlight of Ko Lipe is the nature of the coral surrounding the island, beautiful bays, and soft sandy beaches.
The main walking street is where you can find many restaurants, shops and dive centers but outside the main tourist area the island offers a very quiet and relaxed atmosphere. It is easy to meet the local Thai people who are mostly fishermen.
Koh Lipe offers beautiful and unspoiled dive sites that are all accessable with a short boat ride. Due to it’s location and currents the island boasts beautiful soft corals and the possibility to encounter larger marine life like manta rays and sharks.
Koh Lipe is a perfect place to do your PADI IDC and start your career in scuba diving. The dive tourism on Koh Lipe is thriving and there are many dive centers offering local dive trips and courses. You can work on your teaching skills in the daytime and relax on the beach in the evening while enjoying Koh Lipe’s beautiful sunsets.
OUR PADI IDC PARTNER IN KOH LIPE
Koh Lipe Diving School
Koh Lipe Diving School is an award winning PADI 5 Star IDC Centre that has two shop locations on Koh Lipe’s main walking street. It is one of the biggest and certainly the most professional dive center on the island.
Retail store
Koh Lipe Diving School also offers Koh Lipe’s largest and most renowned retail hub for snorkelers, swimmers and scuba diving enthusiasts. It offers an extensive selection of top-tier brands like SUUNTO, GOPRO, SCUBAPRO, BEUCHAT, MARES and CRESSI.
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PADI IDC IN KOH LIPE
Choosing the right location for your PADI IDC is an important decision. It can make all the difference in launching a successful dive career.
While budget-friendly options on party islands can seem appealing, choosing a focused and professional IDC environment often leads to better long-term success. Picking a PADI IDC that focuses on professional development an support throughout your diving career will make you a more confident diving instructor and will bring you more job opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
Koh Lipe Diving School is the largest and most professional dive center on Koh Lipe and a registered Thai Dive School.
We have amazing facilities that allows you to get the most out of your course and relax in the evenings.
WONDERFUL TEAM
We have a large team of experienced PADI Professionals who can speak many languages and have been diving all over the world!
Our experienced PADI Course Director and Staff Instructors are passionate about teaching and diving, and committed to your success. We don’t just teach tricks to pass the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). We’ll make you a confident diving instructor, ready to inspire the next generation of divers.
AMAZING ISLAND
Koh Lipe is a small island in the south Andaman sea on the west coast of Thailand. It is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park and measures only 2km long and 1 km wide.
Koh Lipe offers a laid back atmosphere and some of the best and unspoiled dive sites in Thailand. The island is known for its white sandy beaches, turquoise blue waters, so some people refer to it as the ‘Maldives of Thailand’.
The relaxed island atmosphere, beautiful dive spots, and quality education make Koh Lipe the perfect place for passionate professionals to start their dive careers!
OUR UNIQUE SUPPORT
During your PADI IDC in Koh Lipe, Thailand, you’ll receive full support every step of the way. From the moment you sign up, we will help you prepare with access to unique digital study materials and dive theory reviews, in our online classroom. You’ll participate in classroom presentations, confined water workshops, open water teaching exercises, rescue assessments to ensure you’re ready to start teaching your first courses.
After sucessfully completing the PADI IDC and IE we will support you in finding your first dive instructor job and we’ll continue to support you throughout your career.
Our experienced PADI Course Directors and Staff Instructors are passionate about teaching and diving, and committed to your success. We don’t just teach tricks to pass the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). We’ll make you a confident diving instructor, ready to inspire the next generation of divers.
Top Reasons to Take Your PADI IDC in Koh Lipe, Thailand
- Start your diving career with a PADI 5* IDC center that is focussed on your professional development.
- Learn from a multilingual team of experienced PADI professionals, offering personalized instruction and mentorship.
- Enjoy the relaxed island vibe on Koh Lipe and study in an amazing paradise environment.
- Amazing local dive sites that are not overcrowded and offer more marine life and biodiversity than most places in Thailand.
- Get away from the party scene and receive all the support you need to get your diving instructor career started.
MORE INFORMATION
The most important prerequisite to join our PADI IDC is a PADI Divemaster certification or equivalent.
Not quite there yet? Have a look at our PADI Divemaster course!
Koh Lipe is known for its white sandy beaches, turquoise blue waters.
The chilled island atmosphere and amazing diving make it a perfect place for your PADI IDC.
Asia Scuba Instructors offer PADI Instructor Development Courses in multiple beautiful locations around Asia.
We run an IDC every month so for sure, you can find a course that fits your schedule.