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The purpose of the PADI Instructor Examination (I.E)is to evaluate if an Instructor candidate’s knowledge and skills are sufficient to earn a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.

PADI I.Es are standardized evaluations that are conducted by Instructor Examiners from PADI International Offices. The IE location, testing environment and evaluation sessions are selected to ensure the most conducive setting possible for assessing Instructor candidate abilities.

Candidates will be tested on their teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, waterskill level, understanding of the PADI System and attitude and professionalism.

The goal is to objectively evaluate the Instructor candidate’s ability to meet the certification criteria.

Certification

An instructor candidate who meets the I.E performance requirements earns a PADI Open Water Instructor certification.

Attending an I.E

An Instructor candidate who successfully completes the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program or an entire Instructor Development Course (IDC) is eligible to participate in a PADI I.E as long as all other prerequisite requirements are met.

After successful completion of the OWSI program or an entire IDC, a candidate has 12 months from the course completion date to attend an I.E.

However, an Instructor candidate should be advised that the decision to attend an I.E is the candidate’s responsibility. The candidate should base the decision on the recommendation and guidance of the Course Director.

An Instructor candidate who is unsuccessful at an I.E must wait at least 5 days before attending another I.E. If unsuccessful at a second I.E, the candidate must attend the appropriate components of another OWSI program or IDC (as prescribed by PADI) with a PADI Course Director before attending another I.E.

Duration

2 days

Prerequisites

To enroll in a PADI I.E, an individual must:

1. Successfully complete an OWSI program or IDC within 12 months of the start date of the I.E.

2. Have personal log books or documentation of at least 100 logged dives including experience in deep, night and navigation diving.

3. Present an OWSI/IDC Certificate of Completion signed by a PADI Course Director, OR present an I.E Certificate of Participation indicating previous attendance at an I.E.

4. Present an I.E Enrollment form and appropriate I.E fee.

5. Present a Medical Statement, signed by a physician, for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months indicating that the candidate is fit for diving.

6. Present copies of all non-PADI certifications.

7. Submit 4 passport-size photographs.

8. Have all required PADI training materials.

9. Have personal diving equipment.

Important Note:
* Candidates must show all copies of documents and materials at registration.
* Missing documents and materials must be purchased at time of registration.