Diving schools on Koh Tao are recognised as some of the best dive training facilities worldwide.
The experienced dive instructors and their knowledge on Koh Tao’s dive sites provide the perfect environment for all levels of training.
At most diving schools on Koh Tao, accommodation is included within the cost of the dive course along with a friendly atmosphere and highly qualified, multilingual instructors. If you plan on spending a few days or a few months to learn about diving, Koh Tao provides the perfect balance for education and island living. KOH TAO : a Complete Guide has put together a list of highly recommended and professional diving schools on Koh Tao to help you find the one suited for you.
Ban’s Diving Resort has grown to be one of the largest dive resorts on Koh Tao. With more than 200 rooms, beautifully kept grounds, a total of five swimming pools, two restaurants and the beach bar that provides a clear view of the sunset, Ban’s is a world in itself. Ban’s Diving Resort teaches PADI dive courses in a variety of languages such as English, Thai, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Hebrew, Japanese, and Korean…
Big Blue Diving Resort opened in 1991 and has remained a well-known diving school on Koh Tao. Located directly on the beach in Northern Sairee, Big Blue is a step away from the busy centre of Sairee Village but within walking distance of several restaurants and bars. Big Blue Diving Resort offers everything for those looking to make the most of their holiday. The diving courses and activities offered can keep the curious traveler busy and content…
Established in 2004, Apnea Total is Koh Tao’s longest-running freediving school. It started off with teaching the freediving techniques to students in a simple bungalow 16 years ago to grow into the headquarters of the organization with 20 locations worldwide. Apnea Total Freediving has a student-centered teaching approach for all courses, whether someone is training for the starting level of Freediver or working on their Advanced Freediver training…
When people come to Koh Tao, a well-known diving school they hear about is Simple Life. Simple Life has three locations on Koh Tao. Simple Life Resort in Central Sairee has three styles of air-conditioned rooms, and a swimming pool. The second location is called Cliff View, and it offers high-end accommodation, including family-sized apartments and a relaxing swimming pool. The heart of Simple Life is where the diving school is – Simple Life Divers…
Big Bubble Diving is one of the first dive schools to be established back in 1994 on Koh Tao. The dive school caters to a large Thai market; however, all of the scuba diving courses can also be taught in English, German, and French. Big Bubble offers a few choices of certification from PADI, SSI, to BSAC. It also offers freediving courses from beginner level to instructor training. Something else that makes Big Blue unique is its PADI and BSAC equipment specialist courses…
Assava Dive Resort is located in the southern part of Koh Tao in the small town of Chalok Baan Kao. This beachside family-style dive resort has all the amenities that travellers of all sorts are looking for when on a relaxed holiday. Assava is a PADI dive centre and prides itself on offering diving courses from beginner levels, such as Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water, to professional levels, like the PADI Divemaster and Instructor Development Course…
New Heaven Dive School is widely known for their research-based conservation and preservation efforts and training. You can join on their training courses with a marine biologist about coral restoration, invertebrate and fish identification. New Heaven is SSI affiliated and offers scuba diving courses from Open Water through professional dive guide training. There are also RAID freediving courses combined with yoga that enhances breathing and awareness techniques…
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