Turn Your Passion into a Career,
Become a PADI Instructor

Once your participation in one of our Pro Courses is confirmed, we will assign you all your PADI eLearning materials, as well as plenty of study materials, you can use to prepare prior to the start of the course.The more ready you are before the start of your IDC, the easier it will be !

We recommend all our candidates to be as comfortable as possible with the following segments of the course:

• Complete your PADI IDC eLearning as much as possible
• Refine your Dive Theory knowledge using the PADI Workbook and our well made study materials
• If feasible, jump in the water to refresh your dive skills from your Divemaster Skill Circuit

And worries, plenty of review/practice time is scheduled and included in our PADI IDC !

If you’re serious about turning your passion into a career, there’s no better place to start than at a PADI 5 Star Career Development Center—and Bongo Bongo Divers in Dauin, Philippines, is proud to be one of the few elite CDCs worldwide.

As a CDC, we offer the highest level of professional training, mentorship from highly experienced PADI Course Director and PADI Staff/Master Instructors, and a clear pathway from Divemaster to Instructor—and beyond. Our training programs are built around safety, confidence, and real-world readiness, all delivered in a low-stress, family-style environment.

You’ll benefit from:

• Proven success rates in IDC and IE
• Job placement support
• Eco-conscious, responsible dive practices
• Access to some of the best dive sites in the Philippines

We are located in the beautiful town of Dauin, Negros Oriental. Only 20km away from Dumaguete City and its airport and sea ports, our location is unbeatable when it comes to diving, with the best sites right at our doorstep.

But Dauin has even more to offer, from exploring the surrounding nature to discovering hidden gems in the town’s charming streets. Take a stroll through Dauin’s center, sample the local cuisine, and discover the warmth and hospitality of Filipino people.

Dauin may be a small town, but it has a lot to offer. Our dive shop is located just a five-minute walk from the local market, where you’ll find a variety of small local stores, eateries, fresh fruit vendors, and roasted chicken sellers. There are 3 ATM’s in the area, however we recommend bringing enough cash to cover your expenses for a few days.

In order to secure your reservation and assign you all e-Learning materials prior to the start of the course, we’ll simply need a deposit.

The remaining balance will be settled before the end of your course.

It can be paid via PayPal (+4,7% commission), Wise (+1% commission), bank transfer (if you own a local bank account) or GCash.

Let us know what your preference is and we’ll send you all the details.

Don’t be! At Scuba Instructor Philippines, our team speaks over five languages, including English, French, German, Danish, and Filipino. Whether it’s explaining theory, practicing skills, or preparing for your Instructor Exam, we make sure you feel fully supported and understood every step of the way.

Clear communication is key to great training—and we’ve got you covered.