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PADI IDC Thailand
Award winning and Platinum PADI Course Director Camille Lemmens of PADI IDC Thailand welcomes you to the Gulf of Thailand 's tropical island of Koh Samui and to the Andaman Sea’s tropical locations Koh Lanta and Khao Lak to participate in one of his popular PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) courses or packages. He teaches the IDC's in conjunction with PADI 5 Star IDC Center 'Blue Planet Divers' on Koh Lanta and PADI 5 Star IDC Center 'Sea Dragon' based in Khao Lak.
In the Philippines you're welcome at PADI 5*IDDR 'Thresher Cove' on Malapascua. Please contact him for more specific information on each location.
Camille’s emphasis at PADI IDC Thailand is on personalized training. He works generally with small groups and conducts all parts of the IDC training himself and is available at all times during the complete IDC which allows for lots of personal and individual attention.
Choosing the right school for your Instructor Training and internship is the most important decision you will make prior to entering the Dive Industry.
Camille’s programs provide the quality and expertise you should expect and demand during your Instructor Training. My Instructor Development Course programs will provide valuable hands-on training with the emphasis on fun and in-water application. The cutting edge knowledge gained will expand your Career Opportunities.
Our aim is to make sure that you successfully pass the PADI IE and receive that extra bit of information and knowledge to become a highly trained Open Water Scuba Instructor after the IE. You will be having fun working in a safe and reliable way in a tropical destination.
Free your mind, change your life and become a PADI dive Instructor.
Look here to see TESTIMONIALS from Camille's former IDC, IDCS and internship candidates at PADI IDC Thailand.
You can start your scuba career at any level, as an absolute beginner at PADI Open Water diver level or at PADI Advanced Open Water diver-, PADI Rescue diver- or PADI Divemaster levels. It's also possible to crossover from another Recreational dive organisation into the PADI system with a crossover program.
Next PADI IDC Starts 25th September on Malapascua in the Philippines. Pending travel restrictions. This is in conjunction with PADI 5* IDDR Resort 'Thresher Cove Resort'.
Followed by 20th October when I will be back in Khao Lak, Thailand. This is in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC Center ' Sea Dragon'. This is followed by 21st November. I will be back on Malapascua in the Philippines for a new program. This is in conjunction with PADI 5* IDDR Resort 'Thresher Cove Resort'.
See full PADI IDC Thailand Schedule 2020
CAMILLE HAS RECEIVED THE 'PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT AWARD' FOR 2009
Camille has received the PADI Instructor Development Award, to better recognize the achievements of those PADI Dive Centers and Resorts who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of diving.
Camille and Drew Richardson, the President and Chief Operations Officer for PADI Worldwide on the right, handing over the Instructor Development Award.
PLATINUM COURSE DIRECTOR RATING FOR CAMILLE IN 2020
Camille has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Platinum Course Director rating by PADI. Camille received this rating for twelve consecutive years running. Basically since PADI Asia Pacific introduced this rating. Last year Camille received the Gold Course Director rating, this year he's back to Platinum level.
LATEST INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION NEWS
PADI IE on Koh Samui, Thailand, July 2020
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Koh Samui, Thailand, held on 2nd and 3rd July 2020, Camille's candidates from the June 2020 IDC online and live on Koh Samui. in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC 'Sea Dragon' in Khao Lak, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from France and China and staff from the UK, Germany and the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Guy Corsellis
From left to right: Guy (PADI Examiner), Jia (PADI OWSI), Camille (Platinum PADI Course Director), Chloe and Chris (PADI OWSI).
Fiona who staffed and Andy who completed his IDCS course are not in the picture
PADI IE on Koh Lanta, Thailand, January 2020
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Koh Lanta, Thailand, held on 15th and 16th January 2020, Camille's candidate from the January 2020 IDC on Koh Lanta, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC 'Blue Planet Divers' on Koh Lanta, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from the UK, Lithuania, USA/Mexico, Switzerland and France and staff from Canada and the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Thomas Sniadowski
From left to right: Kestutis (PADI OWSI), Sam (PADI OWSI), Oriane (PADI OWSI), Maxime (PADI OWSI), Austin (PADI OWSI), Felix (PADI OWSI), Camille (Platinum PADI Course Director) and Thomasz (PADI Examiner)
Etienne who staffed is not in the picture
PADI IE on Malapascua, Philippines, December 2019
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Malapascua, Philippines, December 2019 held on 4th and 5th December 2019, Camille's candidate from the November 2019 IDC on Malapascua, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDDR Resort 'Thresher Cove Resort' on Malapascua, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from Switzerland/Mexico, Spain, the UK and the Philippines and staff from Canada, the UK and the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Sophia HyeKyoung Jung
From left to right: Vito (PADI OWSI), Ruben (PADI OWSI), Balt (PADI OWSI), Camille (PADI Gold Course Director), Lucinda (PADI OWSI), Jackie (PADI OWSI) and Sophia (PADI Examiner)
Justin who completed his IDC Staff course and Ann who staffed are not in the picture
PADI IE on Phuket, Thailand, May 2019
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Phuket, Thailand, held on 18th and 19th May 2019, Camille's candidate from the May 2019 IDC on Phuket, in conjunction with PADI CDC center 'Dive Asia' in Kata on Phuket, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with our candidate originating from Switzerland and staff from the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Robert Scammell
From left to right: Camille (Gold PADI Course Director), David (PADI OWSI) and Robert (PADI Examiner)
PADI IE on Koh Lanta, Thailand, April 2019
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Koh Lanta, Thailand, January 2019 held on 26th and 27th April 2019, Camille's candidate from the April 2019 IDC on Koh Lanta, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC 'Blue Planet Divers' on Koh Lanta, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from the UK, South Africa, USA, Switzerland and France and staff from Italy and the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Robert Scammell
From left to right: Celien (PADI OWSI), Zach (PADI OWSI), Rob (PADI Examiner), Camille (PADI Gold Course Director), Johan (PADI OWSI), Guillaume (PADI OWSI), Francesco (PADI MI) and Derick (PADI OWSI).
PADI IE in Khao Lak, Thailand, April 2019
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE in Khao Lak, Thailand, held on 4th and 5th April 2019, Camille's candidates from the April 2019 IDC in Khao Lak, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC center 'Sea Dragon' in Khao Lak, completed the PADI IE successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from Germany and Thailand and staff from the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Brendon Sing
From left to right: Brendon (PADI Examiner), Leon, Camille (Gold PADI Course Director) and Aum
PADI IE on Malapascua, Philippines, February 2019
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Malapascua, Philippines, February 2019 held on 18th and 19th February 2019, Camille's candidate from the February 2019 IDC on Malapascua, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDDR Resort 'Thresher Cove Resort' on Malapascua, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from Switzerland, Denmark, France, Canada, the Netherlands and Austria and staff from Italy, the USA and the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Sophia HyeKyoung Jung
From left to right: Camille (PADI Gold Course Director), Karen is sitting (PADI OWSI), Steven (PADI OWSI), Justin (PADI OWSI), Martin (PADI OWSI), Aaron (PADI OWSI), Ruud (PADI OWSI), Lucio (PADI IDCS) and Sophia (PADI Examiner)
Lewis who staffed is not in the picture
PADI IE on Koh Lanta, Thailand, January 2019
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Koh Lanta, Thailand, held on 16th and 17th January 2019, Camille's candidates, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC 'Blue Planet Divers' on Koh Lanta, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from The UK, Germany, USA and France and staff from Sweden, Canada and the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Brendon Sing
From left to right: Joel (PADI IDCS), Stephane (PADI OWSI), Jess (PADI OWSI), Camille (Platinum PADI Course Director), Brendon (PADI Examiner), Birgit (PADI OWSI), Cedric (PADI OWSI), Celia (PADI OWSI) and Yann (PADI OWSI) . Sitting is Graeme (PADI OWSI)
Etienne who staffed is not in the picture
PADI IE on Phuket, Thailand, December 2018
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE on Phuket, Thailand, held on 15th and 16th December 2018, Camille's candidates from the December 2018 IDC on Phuket, in conjunction with PADI CDC center 'Dive Asia' in Kata on Phuket, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from Germany and France and staff from the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Andy Auer
From left to right: Camille (Platinum PADI Course Director), Juergen (PADI OWSI), Nicolas (PADI OWSI) and Andy (PADI Examiner)
PADI IE in Khao Lak, Thailand, November 2018
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE in Khao Lak, Thailand, held on 3rd and 4th November 2018, Camille's candidates from the October 2018 IDC in Khao Lak, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC center 'Sea Dragon' in Khao Lak, completed the PADI IE very successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from Germany and Ireland and staff from the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Brendon Sing
From left to right: Iain (PADI OWSI), Brendon (PADI Examiner), Christian and Camille (Platinum PADI Course Director)
PADI IE in Moalboal, Philippines, August 2018
During the recent PADI Instructor Examination (IE) PADI IE in Moalboal, Philippines, held on 8th and 9th August 2018, Camille's candidates from the July/August 2018 IDC in Moalboal, in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC center 'Neptune Diving Adventure' in Moalboal, completed the PADI IE successfully. Once more it was an international affair with candidates coming from the USA, the Philippines and Australia and staff from Sweden, the Philippines and the Netherlands
Congratulations and good luck to all of you in your PADI Instructor careers.
PADI Examiner was Brendon Sing
From left to right: Rino, Nathan, Brendon (PADI Examiner), Dave and Camille (Platinum PADI Course Director)
Johan and Irish who staffed are not in the picture
Camille received his PADI instructor training by Thai Tech diving legend and PADI Course Director Jamie Macleod.
Up to this date, Camille had fifteen current PADI Course Directors train during his IDC's and two former IDC candidates at IDC Thailand became a PADI Course Director; Craig Allery in Hong Kong, Ernst van der Poll in Costa Rica, Jean-François Joly in Canada, Chris Azab in Sharm el-Sheik in Egypt, Johan Blixt and Sue Gibbins in the Philippines. Imad Khashfeh from Lebanon, who completed his IDC, IDCS course and staffed with Camille over the last couple of years is the first Lebanese PADI Course Director and Christophe Condé who lives and works in the Seychelles is the first PADI Course Director in the Seychelles, Richard Reardon, Sander Buis and Joeri van Hal in Indonesia, Kevin Black, Il-Do Kim, Paul Meredith and Ann Gammage who all work in Thailand and Allen Rivera in South Korea.
Imad and Joeri also completed their IDC and IDCS courses with Camille and Richard, Il-Do, Paul and Ann completed their IDCS course with Camille