Why ISE?
A no-nonsense DIR view of diving!
We, as ISE have a no-nonsense DIR view of diving. This is not an exception, there are a few DIR-minded organisations in the community. So what does make the difference between them and us? Well we pointed them out for you.
Strict global standards and procedures
All instructors are to follow it so as to have standardized training and procedures, as this greatly removes inconsistency in within the organization. This is done by annual gathering of all instructors. As an organisation, we are very strict at selecting the right instructors. Every instructor is qualified with blessing of all other instructors. This way we make sure that all education is off high standard and everywhere the same.
Re-qualification
This is to ensure divers and instructors do not jump back into the sport after long period of absenteeism hurting themselves, or greatly reducing the quality of diver training provided by ISE. Divers have to do an evaluation dive with the ISE instructor of that level of training. This system prevents other divers from diving with (by time and lack of practise) incapable divers on that level. This way you know for sure that your ISE trained buddy is well-trained and capable.
no 'back-to-back" courses
We strongly believe in the magic that practise and experience can do. Therefore, it is not possible to do specific courses directly after each other. We make sure you have the experience and control on the previous level, before doing the following course.
Non-smoking organisation
As the founders are active explorers, they know a healthy and fit diver will get the best out of the sport. We allow smokers to enter the foundation classes, and give them the mindset that exploration brings more fun than smoking and help them quit 😉
Critical skill practise
Due to strong demands around the world, we apply relevant underwater simulation drills as they are critical to a diver survival and allowing divers to understand their true limits. A 'train the way we race' approach.