Scuba Nation Diving Centre is your best choice when it comes to diving or diver training in Cambodia. Scuba Nation are the pioneers of the dive industry here and the only PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre in Cambodia. We opened the first PADI Dive Centre here in 2002 and from day one we only delivered quality service to our customers.

Scuba Nation has an excellent reputation with PADI and the diving community and it is known that we do everything by the book and to the highest standards. Teaching people to dive properly is our main goal.

Quality and not Quantity is our motto

All our equipment is in tip-top order and is regularly serviced and checked by our in-house technician certified and trained by our equipment manufacturer. We own and maintain our own boats; we have both day and live-aboard boats.

Our combination of international Course Director and IDC Staff will ensure that you have the most up-to-date knowledge and resources available to you. Throughout the period of the IDC, our staff will provide you with all the support that you need to fulfill the curriculum and prepare for the IE.

Our PADI IDC & IE Programs Include:

• Breakfast & lunch every day during your IPC, IDC and IE.
• FREE - Three day IDC Preparation course (Theory and underwater skills).
• Unlimited diving one week prior to the IDC*.
• Full PADI DVD's library access.
• 24/7 Candidate support during IPC, IDC and IE.
• FREE job search service – including the first “How to write a diving CV” workshop. Unlike others, we will also help with introductions to Dive Centres in Asia.
• All transportation during the IDC/ IE and any further courses you do with us.
• Unlike the others, remedial training during the IDC or help on any IDC components, will be free of charge.

We have invested a lot of time and effort into making our PADI IDC as professional and comprehensive as possible. We will not only prepare you to pass the IE, which is actually the easiest part, but we are going to give you the knowledge and tools to make sure you will be successful in the dive industry as PADI Instructor.

When you want to GO PRO Scuba Nation is the way to GO

• We are one of the most popular and successful Dive Centres in South-East Asia. We are known as a company with a solid record for safety and service for all our customers.
• Twin share private accommodation during the ICP, IDC and IE.
• Breakfast & lunch for all candidates during both the IDC and the IE.
• Small IDC groups for maximum customer service.
• Full air-con and multimedia computerized classrooms.
• We have trained many Dive Centre managers and professionals in the Dive Industry.
• Back-up in several languages: English, Dutch, German, French, Chinese & Bahasa
• 4 IDC programs per year.
• 24/7 Candidate support during IPC, IDC and IE.
• We teach the latest PADI IDC program and use the latest materials.
• Transfers are provided during the prep, IDC/IE and further courses.
• Job placement service: Scuba Nation has an excellent reputation in the professional community and will be able to help you finding employment
• Our IDC gives candidates the opportunity to relax and study at their own pace.
• Scuba Nation is the longest established PADI Dive Centre in Cambodia and for us it is all about diving, so quality not quantity.
• Cambodia has easy, cheap and flexible visa regulations so when you decide to GO PRO with Scuba Nation have all the time you need to start and finish your education at their own pace. You don’t need to do a visa run and you can renew in country, unlike almost all of S-E Asia: a half year business visa gives you multiple entries and working permits are not required.
• Cambodia is a cheap place to live
• Cambodia offers a great diversity in dive sites, giving you the opportunity to dive and train in different conditions which will help you in your future careers
• Scuba Nation has dedicated IDC staff members who will go out of their way to help you become a professional PADI Open Water Instructor.

Effective January 1st, 2006, Minimum Required Materials: The PADI Dive Center, Resort, Course Director and/or IDC Staff Instructor conducting a course must ensure that instructor candidates have, in their possession, a personal set of materials (as defined in the list of required materials for the course), for study and use during the course and for reference afterward.

• IDC Basic Crew Pack is all the items in green for $700 USD
• IDC Deluxe Crew Pack is all the listed materials for $980 USD

Contact Scuba Nation if you already have some of these items. You will only need to purchase the items that you do not have. For this you should look at the prices beside each individual item.

• Equipment rental during the AI Course – US$50.00 per set.

Let us introduce you to your Course Director & IDC staff who you will be working with during your PADI Instructor Development Course

SF CHONG - PADI Platinum Course Director

PADI Platinum Course Director Malaysia SF Chong has been diving since the 90's with over 3700+ logged dives and is still an active diver. Chong is also Instructor Trainer for more than 10 specialties and an Emergency First Response Instructor trainer. Having certified and team taught over 1000+ PADI certifications of all levels, CD Chong is considered one of PADI’s most experienced instructor trainers. Chong’s instructional experience spans Asia including Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Maldives and Sri Lanka and now Cambodia.

With Chong’s valuable knowledge and experience, you can be assured of the very best quality education and introduction to the dive industry - 100% IE success rate.

Course Director SF Chong's dedication to the PADI system of diver education has been recognized by PADI no less than four times. This is an outstanding achievement and a real testament to the type of training you can expect from us at Scuba Nation Cambodia.

• Malaysian
• 40 years old
• 4000+ logged dives
• 17 years diving experience
• 1000 + PADI certifications
• 10 + PADI Instructor Specialties
• DSAT Tec Deep Instructor Trainer

GERARD LEENEN - PADI Master Instructor

Gerard is from The Netherlands and has been teaching diving for 14 years. He is a PADI Master Instructor, PADI Specialty Instructor, PADI Oxygen Provider Instructor and Emergency First Responder Instructor Trainer, Equipment and ASSET Technician and has experience diving and teaching in Europe and most of South-East Asia. Gerard is an all-round Diving Instructor who has a passion for diving and teaching dive courses; passing on his enthusiasm to new and existing divers is a great way to make a living! Gerard is one of the founders of Scuba Nation and you can be sure that he will make time for you any time you need advice or help.

• Dutch
• 46 years old
• 2500+ logged dives
• 14 years teaching experience
• 19 PADI Instructor Specialties

VICKY LEAH - PADI IDCS Instructor

Vicky is from the UK and is a PADI Staff Instructor, PADI Specialty Instructor and she is the highest qualified FEMALE PADI Diving Instructor in Cambodia. She has been teaching for over 12 years and has experience diving and teaching in Europe, South-East Asia and Australia. Vicky is the one of the founders of Scuba Nation and she is a great Staff Instructor who will be there for you to provide any support you need during the IDC .

• British
• 40 years old
• 2500+ logged dives
• 12 years teaching experience
• 12 + PADI Instructor Specialties

Our training facility and where you will be staying during your IDC training and IE.

You already are getting the best IDC training team in Cambodia, so have a look where you will spend your time during your IDC & IE. Scuba Nation believes that you need to get the best to become the best and one important thing when becoming a PADI PRO is a nice place to live and learn.

Confined Training Pool	Breakfast and Lunch Area
Your Study & Classroom	Your Bedroom
Your Future Office	Great Office Staff