PADI IDC DATES 2027
Ready to plan the start of your diving career? Our PADI IDC dates run all year across some of the most beautiful dive destinations in Southeast Asia — from Thailand’s tropical islands to Indonesia’s coral-rich reefs and the Philippines’ stunning coastlines. We are running PADI IDC’s every month so, whether you’re looking to join soon or planning a few months ahead, we’ve got IDC dates that fit perfectly into your travel and training plans.
Before you can start
Before you can start your PADI Instructor course, the most important step is earning your PADI Divemaster certification — it’s your first professional diving certification! The good news? You can begin your Divemaster training any time you like, and it’s the start of an exciting journey to become a diving instructor. Check out our Divemaster course details to see how easy it is to get started and take your first step towards becoming a PADI Instructor.
2027 PADI IDC dates for Thailand
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| Location | IDC (12 days) | IE (2 days) | MSDT (2 days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ||||
| Phuket | confirmed | 4-15 January 2027 | 16-17 January 2027 | 18-19 January 2027 |
| February | ||||
| Phuket | confirmed | 1-12 February 2027 | 13-14 February 2027 | 15-16 February 2027 |
| Koh Chang | 10-21 February 2027 | 22-23 February 2027 | 24-25 February 2027 | |
| March | ||||
| Phuket | 1-12 March 2027 | 13-14 March 2027 | 15-16 March 2027 | |
| April | ||||
| Phuket | 5-16 April 2027 | 17-18 April 2027 | 19-20 April 2027 | |
| May | ||||
| Phuket | 3-14 May 2027 | 15-16 May 2027 | 17-18 May 2027 | |
| Koh Chang | 12-23 May 2027 | 24-25 May 2027 | 26-27 May 2027 | |
| June | ||||
| Phuket | 7-18 June 2027 | 19-20 June 2027 | 21-22 June 2027 | |
| July | ||||
| Phuket | 5-16 July 2027 | 17-18 July 2027 | 19-20 July 2027 | |
| Phuket | 2-13 August 2027 | 14-15 August 2027 | 16-17 August 2027 | |
| September | ||||
| Phuket | 6-17 September 2027 | 18-19 September 2027 | 20-21 September 2027 | |
| October | ||||
| Phuket | 4-15 October 2027 | 16-17 October 2027 | 18-19 October 2027 | |
| November | ||||
| Phuket | 8-19 November 2027 | 20-21 November 2027 | 22-23 November 2027 | |
| Koh Chang | 17-28 November 2027 | 29-30 November 2027 | 1-2 December 2027 | |
| December | ||||
| Phuket | 29 November – 10 December 2027 | 11-12 December 2027 | 13-14 December 2027 |
Our IDC Schedule for 2026
January
PHUKET
IDC: 5-16 January
IE: 17-18 January
MSDT: 19-20 January
February
PHUKET
IDC: 2-13 February
IE: 14-15 February
MSDT: 16-17 February
AMED
IDC: 16 – 25 February
IE: 26 – 27 February
MSDT: 28 February – 1 March
March
MOALBOAL
IDC: 6-15 March
IE: 17-18 March
MSDT: 20-21 March
April
PHUKET
IDC: 30 March-17 April
IE: 18-19 April
MSDT: 20-21 April
KOMODO
IDC: 24 April – 3 May
IE: 4 – 5 May
MSDT: 6 – 7 May
May
KOH CHANG
IDC: 11-20 May
IE: 21 – 22 May
MSDT: 23-24 May
MOALBOAL
IDC: 7-16 May
IE: 17-18 May
MSDT: 19-20 May
June
SANUR
IDC: 3 – 12 June
IE: 13-14 June
MSDT: 15-16 June
PHUKET
IDC: 8-19 June
IE: 20 -21 June
MSDT: 22-23 June
July
PHUKET
IDC: 6-17 July
IE: 18-19 July
MSDT: 20-21 July
KOMODO
IDC: 5 -14 July
IE: 15 -16 July
MSDT: 17 -18 July
August
SANUR
IDC: 9-18 August
IE: 19-20 August
MSDT: 21-22 August
PHUKET
IDC: 3-14 August
IE: 15-16 August
MSDT: 17-18 August
September
AMED
IDC: 14-23 September
IE: 24-25 September
MSDT: 26-27 September
MOALBOAL
IDC: 5-14 September
IE: 15-16 September
MSDT: 17-18 September
KOMODO
IDC: 13-22 September
IE: 23-24 September
MSDT: 25-26 September
October
PHUKET
IDC: 5-16 October
IE: 17 – 18 October
MSDT: 19 – 20 October
November
KOH CHANG
IDC: 2-11 November
IE: 12-13 November
MSDT: 14-15 November
SANUR
IDC: 25 November – 4 December
IE: 5-6 December
MSDT: 7-8 December
KOMODO
IDC: 22 November – 1 December
IE: 2-3 December
MSDT: 4-5 December
December
PHUKET
IDC: 30 November-11 December
IE: 12 – 13 December
MSDT: 14 – 15 December
Choose your location
We run PADI IDC dates all year long, so no matter when you’re ready to dive in, there’s always a course waiting for you. Explore our IDC Locations page to see where you can join next — from Thailand to Bali and beyond! Wherever you choose to train, we’ll help you turn your passion for diving into a rewarding new career as a PADI Instructor.
Your next step
If you are already an experienced diving instructor, the next exciting step is becoming an IDC Staff Instructor. You’ll assist our Course Directors during the PADI IDCs, gaining valuable hands-on teaching experience and sharpening your teaching and coaching skills. The IDC Staff Instructor course runs on the same dates as our IDC programs, so it’s easy to join the next one right away. Find out more on our IDC Staff Instructor course page!
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