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I'm just starting with Diving, can I still enroll?
Where is your IDC trainings Center?
How much is housing?
How much is the living expenses in Mexico?
Is Equipment Included?
Can I prepare before my IDC with Pro Dive Mexico?
Can I fail the IDC?
What is the most common reason a candidate may fail the IE?
What happens if I do fail an IE?

I'm just starting with Diving, can I still enroll?

Yes, we provide full training from beginner to Instructor. You can do all modules separately or better yet choose one of our great GoPro programs. We also have our "from Zero to Hero" program. Please ask for more information on these great programs.

We only employ Instructors to guide our guests, so you will be learning from the Best.

Where is your IDC trainings Center?

We have several IDC GOLD PALM IDC Centers along the Riviera Maya & Cozumel. Our main IDC center is based just 10 Minutes north of Playa Del Carmen inside Catalonia Playa Maroma. (awarded as most beautiful beach of Riviera Maya).
Our second Gold Plam IDC Center is on the beautiful island of Cozumel, where our candidates have great facilities and a tranquil surroundings for optimized studying.

How much is housing?

Housing can be provided by Pro Dive Mexico. Usually guests would love to stay in the vibrant city Playa Del Carmen with it's many restaurants, disco's and nightlife. Spending the day's off at Playa Mamita's famous multicultural beach. Small appartments starts as of US$400 per month. We can suggest anything from a $15 per night dorm room, to a $1000 per month suite with ocean view. We are based in several hotels and can provide full accomodations.

Food is also very cheap at many Mexican restaurants.

On the beautiful island of Cozumel Cost for a 1 room or 2 room appartment begins at USD350 per month, utillities included. You can fly in to Cancun City and take a comfortable bus to Playa del Carmen, and the ferry to Cozumel. Or you can fly directly to Cozumel with some airlines from USA.

How much is the living expenses in Mexico?

Mexico is still a very cheap Country to live in compared with Europe, USA and Egypte. Especially now with the low Dollar Currency. After the fixed costs of the appartment, count about USD300 - USD400 per month for living conditions. There are many good Mexican restaurants with very low prices. main meal about 80 pesos (USD6), beer 25 pesos (USD2).

Is Equipment Included?

In all our trainings upto Divemaster full equipment is provided. We only use the best gear (ScubaPro). From Instructor and up, it is mandatory for any professional to have their own certified equipment. We can rent equipment to you for a special reduced price for a certain amount of time. We can also help you purchase the best equipment against reduced prices.

Can I prepare before my IDC with Pro Dive Mexico?

As we only have Instructors employed you will have professionals around you all day long. we also have our IDC Prep courses right before the IDC training.

We do allow certified Divemasters who are taking their IDC with us, to work for us in return for dives and experience.

Can i fail my IDC?

No one ever really fails a dive course, and the IDC is no different. The IDC is a development course. We evaluate you, but we also coach and teach you so that you will pass the IE easily. Our Course Director will advise you about the probabilities of your examination.

What is the most common reason a candidate may fail the IE?

Dive theory exams and starndards. For that reason we start your training even before the IDC begins, Our OWSI training is 14 days instead of 10 days anywhere else. With 2 days EFRI training integrated. Prior to your course you will receive detailed study instructions and dive theory exams.

What happens if I do fail an IE?

We have made a commitment to your instructor development. Remedial work is free of charge. However, your commitment has to be matched by ours. We can help you learn, but we can’t do it for you. Just for your reference we have a 100% passing rate as of June 2008 !