GILI ISLANDS, INDONESIA – The 2026 schedule for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Indonesia has been officially announced, confirming a full year of instructor-level scuba training programs to be conducted in the Gili Islands.
The published calendar outlines ten PADI Instructor Development Courses, each paired with an official PADI Instructor Examination (IE). The schedule provides clear planning visibility for certified Divemasters seeking instructor qualification within Indonesia’s professional dive training framework.
2026 PADI IDC Indonesia Schedule – Gili Islands
The following Instructor Development Courses and Instructor Examination dates are confirmed for 2026 in the Gili Islands:
- January 7 – January 26, 2026 | IE: January 27 – 28
- February 11 – March 2, 2026 | IE: March 3 – 4
- March 18 – April 6, 2026 | IE: April 7 – 8
- April 22 – May 11, 2026 | IE: May 12 – 13
- May 27 – June 15, 2026 | IE: June 16 – 17
- July 1 – July 20, 2026 | IE: July 21 – 22
- August 5 – August 24, 2026 | IE: August 25 – 26
- September 9 – September 28, 2026 | IE: September 29 – 30
- October 14 – November 2, 2026 | IE: November 3 – 4
- November 18 – December 7, 2026 | IE: December 8 – 9
Each course follows PADI’s established instructor training standards, including knowledge development, confined-water teaching, open-water instructional evaluations, and formal assessment prior to participation in the Instructor Examination.
Instructor Development in the Gili Islands
The 2026 PADI IDC Indonesia programs are delivered within the Gili Islands, a region with a long-standing history in professional scuba training and marine education. Instructor-level training is conducted at a PADI IDC Centre that has operated continuously in the region for more than 30 years.
Program oversight is provided by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, whose professional experience spans over 23 years across multiple international diving destinations. The instructor development framework emphasizes teaching methodology, risk management, and professional conduct aligned with operational dive environments.
Broader PADI Professional Education Pathways
In addition to the Instructor Development Course, the Gili Islands training center delivers a comprehensive range of PADI professional programs, including:
- PADI Divemaster Training
- Emergency First Response Instructor Courses
- PADI Instructor Crossover Programs
- Specialty Instructor Training
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Preparation
- IDC Staff Instructor Courses
- Course Director and Master Instructor Preparation
These programs support continued professional development within the global recreational scuba diving industry.
About PADI IDC Indonesia in the Gili Islands
PADI IDC Indonesia provides instructor-level scuba training in the Gili Islands in accordance with internationally recognized PADI standards. Programs are designed to prepare qualified candidates for professional instructional roles within dive centers worldwide.
Media Contact
Contact Name: Holly Macleod
Website: https://www.giliidc.com
Email: holly@giliidc.com
