GABI, originally Austrian, has been living and working in Dahab for 15 years; formerly a professional teacher, she has 10 years experience of working in the IDC process, both in the Red Sea as well as in the Mediterranean. She has worked with several other PADI Course Directors and therefore has an incredible amount of experience in offering different approaches to meet candidates' needs. Gabi's approach is all about professionalism and time-flexibilty, to achieve best  education small groups are a MUST! She covers the languages English, German and Arabic and together with her PADI Staff Instructors, she makes the IDC an interesting and challenging experience for candidates.

In 1998 Gabi and Khaled, a married couple who have been living in Dahab for 15 years and working in the Diving Industry from their early days opened up the Dive Company SUB SINAI - SINAI ADVENTURES. From the beginning, their main target was to run a highly professional, standard-exceeding Dive Operation.
Khaled, being more the 'Safari' type of person, took over the organization of the regular, every day diving trips and all the different kinds of safaris. He explored the reefs around Dahab, both to north and south, mainly by camel as lots of excellent spots are inaccessible by vehicle; therefore he is the man to talk to when it comes to untouched sites somewhere in the middle of nowhere.
Gabi, having worked as a teacher for five years in Austria, is responsible for the instructing and administration side of things in SUB SINAI. She makes sure that all courses are conducted according to PADI standards and that teaching quality is of the highest professional level. Gabi, being a PADI Course Director herself, is also responsible for seeing that SUB SINAI maintains its status as a PADI 5* IDC GOLD PALM RESORT and thus provides customers with top quality education, an outstanding level of experience and an approachable, friendly service.

In this environment of diving and academic excellence, YOU will be doing your IDC. Our classrooms are set up with multimedia equipment like a big TV screen, DVD recorder, laptops/PC plus all necessary PADI teaching materials.
You will be able to purchase any materials required for the IDC and other useful and fashionable accessories in our shop, which is situated right next to the coffee shop with its pleasant sitting areas, sun lounges and chill out hammocks in the Bedouin garden.

For those who need accommodation - talk to us! We will be more than happy to make all the arrangements for you.
Finally, wherever you decide to stay, SUB SINAI guarantees you a magical and unforgettable time in Dahab!

Oricana Hotel 3*en suite: bathroom, AC, 15.00 Euro

All rates are per person in a DR/breakfast; please ask for single room supplement.

The PADI IDC is divided into Staff Presentations, and Academic, Confined and Open Water Teaching Presentations including briefings and de-briefings given by the candidates. You are asked to score a minimum in each of the above mentioned segments to pass your IDC and proceed to the IE. As the developmental process is stressed during this program, there are no time limits within which we must move . Our  IDCs including prep take 12 days!
IMPORTANT NOTE: concerning the dive theory (physics, physiology, RDPs, skills and environment and equipment) you are asked to come FULLY PREPARED; those subjects will not be taught during the IDC! If necessary we will run workshops and of course we are always available to answer any questions our students may have. Further to that, please make sure that you complete the Candidate Workbook in self-study before the IDC starts; it will make the program easier for you if you've done the groundwork required beforehand. Also please update your PADI Instructor Manual. If you are not quite sure about anything, please enroll in the IDC preparation course. It is run for your benefit!
All the academic parts of the IDC will be conducted in the fully equipped classrooms of SUB SINAI; after a days work you can use the classroom for preparations or simply for study purposes. If you want to relax for a while or grab some food during lunch breaks you are more than welcome to use our coffee shop, sitting areas and sun lounges.
Confined, Open Water work, the 800 metre snorkel swim and the Rescue workshop will be done in the sheltered Lighthouse Bay of Dahab, with its easy entries and calm waters. At the site, just a 5 minute car ride away from the Dive Center, you will find areas shaded from the sun, a restaurant and bathrooms for your convenience.

PADI INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION

First of all RELAX! You won't be asked anything that you didn't learn during the IDC! The PADI IE, led by an independent PADI Examiner, is usually conducted over a period of two full days and takes place in the Hilton Hotel/Dahab (written exams) and the Lighthouse dive site (all water work).
DAY 1: registration, administration stuff like paperwork and payments (please note that this has to be done directly to the PADI Examiner and only by credit card); now you will also get your assignment slips. Exams, either the five theory topics or the Standards and Procedures exam, Academic Teaching Presentations; Confined Water Teaching Presentations.
DAY 2: Evaluation of your Rescue skills and Open Water Teaching Presentation (the schedule is not necessarily always the same!)

PARTY TIME !

TESTIMONIALS

“Schon auf der Boot in Düsseldorf habe ich Gabi (Course Director) kennen gelernt. Man hat wirklich keine Schwierigkeiten mit Ihr warm zu werden. Als ich dann im April in Dahab aufschlug wurde ich wärmstens empfangen und wir hatten einen wirklich genialen IDC. Sie versteht es sehr gut eine Mischung aus Wissen, Motivation und Spaß in den Kurs einzubringen. Die Betreuung während des ganzen Kurses war exzellent. Absolut hervorzuheben ist die Betreuung von Gabi bei dem zweitägigen Examen. Sie versteht es wirklich einem die Prüfungsangst (hab ich nun mal) zu nehmen zudem hatte ich den Eindruck sie würde mir alles was ich an diesen Tagen benötigen würde in Sekunden besorgt haben….”

Michael aus Muenchen, IDC Kandidat April 2006

“Dank der super Betreuung und des hohen Engagement durch Course Director(in) Gabi konnten wir unseren IDC und auch den IE beim 1. Anlauf MIT Bravour (<= bedeutet echt sehr gut) abschließen.

1.     kleine Gruppengrössen, sprachlich getrennt

2.     erstklassige Betreuung bei allem rund um den IDC

3.     seeeeehr geduldiger Umgang mit den Kandidaten während der Entwicklung der Fertigkeiten

4.     ständige Motivation und dadurch Training bis zur Perfektion, auch nach Feierabend

5.     erstklassige Betreuung während des IE, egal ob man eine Tabelle vergessen hat oder einfach was zum Essen braucht

6.     bestimmt der beste IDC-, IE- und Geburtstagskuchen von ganz Dahab, den man von Gabi kredenzt bekommt.”

Klaus Rasch aus Stuttagrt, IDC Kandidat April 2007

“Why Gabi @ Sub-Sinai!!!!!!
Working in small groups, 2 extra days of preparation, the most friendly, energetic, professional course director that made our IDC fun, enjoyable with a close to zero stress level. Gabi is a person to know for a life time and not only for 2 weeks. thx a lot.”

Khaled Mekky, Egypt, IDC candidate September 2008

"When our divemasters look to becoming instructors, there is only one place we look and that is Sub Sinai. Gabi's relaxed professionalism is a treat for all her students and the quality of instructor education offered there is, in my opinion, the best in Dahab."

Robert aka "Bob" Janzic, Canada, owner of Octopus World dive center in Dahab

IDC Schedule 2009

Before and after every IE we offer the EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE INSTRUCTOR COURSE (EFRI), PADI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR COURSES, the PADI MSDT PROGRAM & IAHD PROGRAMS!

NOTE: As of March 2009 the Emergency First Response Instructor Programme is a prerequisite for the IDC!

SPECIAL PACKAGE DEALS AVAILABLE!

PADI MEMBERSHIP FEES 2009

Please note that all prices are in Pound Sterling and directly payable to PADI!

Please pay to the PADI Examiner during the Registration session of the IE, by credit card only!

Please contact us about PADI material requirements! 

ACCOMMODATION

Oricana Hotel en-suite: bathroom, AC, 15.00 Euro

All rates are per person in a DR/breakfast; please ask for single room supplement.