20 Good Reasons Why to Take your IDC at Ban's Diving Resort

Before you book your Instructor Development Course compare what you get if you are take the course at Ban's Diving Resort, Koh Tao, Thailand...

Why at Bans:

  1. The most successful and popular dive centre in the world, Ban’s have received many awards from PADI in our 19 years of existence
  2. 6 PADI Course Directors (English, French, German, Swedish)
  3. Excellent network in the dive industry helpful for job placement after the Instructor Exam
  4. Technical, cave and recreational instructor dive team
  5. Unlimited diving included in professional level packages
  6. Unique internship programs
  7. Affordable prices (accommodation for every need)
  8. Located directly on the most popular beach in Koh Tao
  9. Complete resort with over 150 rooms dedicated to diver
  10. 2 large swimming pools with beautiful garden surroundings
  11. 7 modern air-conditioned classrooms with flat screen televisions
  12. Four large dive boats and two speed boats
  13. All facilities directly on the beach within 100 meters from each other so there is no need for transportation to and from boats, pool and accommodation
  14. Relaxed beach bar and restaurant
  15. Staff speaking over 15 languages
  16. Internet access, international phone calls
  17. Discount on all dive equipment and retail purchases when diving with us

Why in Koh Tao:

  1. Beautiful small island with amazing beaches
  2. Friendly atmosphere
  3. Very good job opportunities

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Now take a look whats included in Every IDC Package at Ban's 5-Star IDC Center...

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"We are proud of the Instructor Development Courses we offer here at Ban's Diving Resort. The focus of our course is to create an Instructor ready and comfortable to teach all levels from PADI Open Water Diver to PADI Divemaster after the Instructor Exam rather than just focus on materials needed to pass the Instructor Exam."

"From our experience during the past 10 years of teaching, we have created a successful program that is ensures your success during the Instructor Examination and more importantly after the Exams working as an instructor. Our Instructor Course guarantees you to become the most employable instructor in this Asia".

Guillaume Fargues, Platinum Course Director, Koh Tao, Thailand

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  • Wed, 1st Feb

    Last day of the MSDT prep. Digital Underwater Photography at Chumphon Pinnacle. Yesterday we had another great dive inside the HTMS Sattakut wreck.

  • Sat, 28th Jan

    After successfully passing the IE, our January candidates are now ready for the next step: MSDT prep. Kick off this afternoon in the pool with the Tec Boys. Yeeha!

  • Thu, 26th Jan

    Congratulations to all the new PADI Instructors on Koh Tao!

  • Tue, 24th Jan

    IE time! Orientation and written exams today at 1pm. Wishing all the best to every candidate on Koh Tao!

  • Mon, 23rd Jan

    The mock IE is over and evryone passed with flying colors. Now for the real thing tomorrow... Best of success to all.

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