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Level 1 & Level 2 Surf Instructor Courses Maldives

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Level 1 & Level 2 Surf Instructor Courses Maldives

International Surfing Association

Join Outer Reef Surf Instructor Academy in the Maldives this May for an ISA endorsed surf instructor course based in the North Male Atoll. Train in warm water, surf world class reef breaks, and gain an internationally recognised qualification while staying at epic accommodation, a boutique surf and wellness hotel close to one of the most consistent waves in the Maldives. This week is built for surfers who want to qualify properly, improve fast, and train in a safe, supportive environment. Choose from ISA Level 1, ISA Level 2, or a combined Level 1 and Level 2 pathway, with the option to include lifesaving or lifeguard training depending on your pack. You will also get guided surf trips, daily water time, and full board accommodation, so you can focus on surfing and progressing.

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About Our Camp

OUTER REEF SURF INSTRUCTOR ACADEMY

Course Dates

Calaverita is a boutique hotel designed for travellers who want a focused surf and wellbeing experience in the Maldives. Located close to one of the most consistent waves in the atoll, it offers direct access to reliable surf conditions with support from professional guides and a team known for personalised service. It is ideal for surf groups, surf camps, yoga retreats and independent travellers who share the same interests: surfing, wellness and travel.

 

OUTER REEF SURF PACK 1

Duration
7 nights / 8 days

EUR 2,118 per person

Dates

  • 19/04 - 26/04

  • 26/04 - 03/05

  • 03/05 - 10/05

Includes

  • 7 nights accommodation in boutique hotel

  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, unlimited water, coffee)

  • Group airport to hotel transfers

  • 2 daily surf boat trips with local surf guide to nearby spots

  • Unlimited free-surf sessions

  • All local taxes included

  • ISA Level 1 course

  • Lifesaving course

Does not include

  • Extra drinks (beers, juices, soft drinks, etc.)

  • Tips

  • Flights

  • Travel assistance insurance

  • Trip cancellation insurance

OUTER REEF SURF PACK 2

Outer Reef Surf Pack 2

Duration
7 nights / 8 days

EUR 2,168 per person

Dates

  • 19/04 - 26/04

  • 26/04 - 03/05

  • 03/05 - 10/05

Includes

  • 7 nights accommodation in boutique hotel

  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, unlimited water, coffee)

  • Group airport to hotel transfers

  • 2 daily surf boat trips with local surf guide to nearby spots

  • Unlimited free-surf sessions

  • All local taxes included

  • ISA Level 2 course

  • Lifeguard course

Does not include

  • Extra drinks (beers, juices, soft drinks, etc.)

  • Tips

  • Flights

  • Travel assistance insurance

  • Trip cancellation insurance

OUTER REEF SURF PACK 3

Outer Reef Surf Pack 3

Duration
7 nights / 8 days

EUR 2,518 per person

Dates

  • 19/04 - 26/04

  • 26/04 - 03/05

  • 03/05 - 10/05

Includes

  • 7 nights accommodation in boutique hotel

  • Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, unlimited water, coffee)

  • Group airport to hotel transfers

  • 2 daily surf boat trips with local surf guide to nearby spots

  • Unlimited free-surf sessions

  • All local taxes included

  • ISA Level 1 and Level 2 courses

  • Lifesaving course

Does not include

  • Extra drinks (beers, juices, soft drinks, etc.)

  • Tips

  • Flights

  • Travel assistance insurance

  • Trip cancellation insurance

 

 

Immerse yourself in the surfing haven of Bali. Train amidst lush landscapes and vibrant culture, turning your ISA/ILS certification into a tropical adventure.

Course Dates:

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  • Sunday, 1 Feb 2026 - Sunday, 1 Mar 2026
  • Friday, 1 May 2026 - Friday, 29 May 2026
  • Thursday, 1 Jan 2026 - Saturday, 28 Feb 2026
  • Wednesday, 1 Apr 2026 - Friday, 29 May 2026
  • Monday, 1 Dec 2025 - Friday, 27 Feb 2026
  • Sunday, 1 Mar 2026 - Thursday, 28 May 2026
  • Monday, 1 Jun 2026 - Friday, 28 Aug 2026

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ISA Courses

Immerse yourself in the surfing haven of Bali. Train amidst lush landscapes and vibrant culture, turning your ISA/ILS certification into a tropical adventure.

Course Dates:

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  • Saturday, 1 Nov 2025 - Saturday, 29 Nov 2025
  • Sunday, 1 Feb 2026 - Sunday, 1 Mar 2026
  • Friday, 1 May 2026 - Friday, 29 May 2026
  • Thursday, 1 Jan 2026 - Saturday, 28 Feb 2026
  • Wednesday, 1 Apr 2026 - Friday, 29 May 2026
  • Monday, 1 Dec 2025 - Friday, 27 Feb 2026
  • Sunday, 1 Mar 2026 - Thursday, 28 May 2026
  • Monday, 1 Jun 2026 - Friday, 28 Aug 2026

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ISA Courses

Improve your skills against the dramatic backdrop of Pembrokeshire's wild coastline, where every wave is a testament to the untamed beauty of Wales.

ISA and SLSGB Courses

SLSGB Surf Coach Rescue and Beach Lifeguard £225

Dates

  • Monday, 16 Mar 2026 - Friday, 20 Mar 2026
  • Monday, 6 Apr 2026 - Friday, 10 Apr 2026
  • Monday, 4 May 2026 - Friday, 8 May 2026
  • Monday, 15 Jun 2026 - Friday, 19 Jun 2026
  • Monday, 10 Aug 2026 - Friday, 14 Aug 2026
  • Monday, 12 Oct 2026 - Friday, 16 Oct 2026

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ISA Level 1 Courses £350

  • Saturday, 21 Mar 2026 - Sunday, 22 Mar 2026
  • Saturday, 11 Apr 2026 - Sunday, 12 Apr 2026
  • Saturday, 9 May 2026 - Sunday, 10 May 2026
  • Saturday, 20 Jun 2026 - Sunday, 21 Jun 2026
  • Saturday, 15 Aug 2026 - Sunday, 16 Aug 2026
  • Saturday, 17 Oct 2026 - Sunday, 18 Oct 2026

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ISA Level 2 Courses £400

  • Friday, 27 Mar 2026 - Sunday, 29 Mar 2026
  • Friday, 17 Apr 2026 - Sunday, 19 Apr 2026
  • Friday, 26 Jun 2026 - Sunday, 28 Jun 2026
  • Friday, 11 Sep 2026 - Sunday, 13 Sep 2026

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Experience the essence of European surf culture in France. Join us for ISA/ILS courses amidst picturesque beaches and the laid-back lifestyle of the French coast.

Course Dates:

ISA Level 1

02.05.2026 - 09.05.2026

13.05.2026 - 20.05.2026

 

ILS Lifeguard Courses :

 

29.04.2026 - 02.05.2026

09.05.2026 - 12.05.2026

20.05.2026 - 23.05.2026

Choose Fuerteventura Spain for your ISA/ILS-certified journey. Our courses blend skill-building with the sunny warmth of Spain's coastal beauty, creating a unique learning experience.

ISA L1 Course Dates: 

07.02.2026 - 14.02.2026 

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ILS Lifesaving Award
14.02.2026 - 17.02.2026 
17.02.2026 - 20.02.2026

 

Surf the waves of Portugal while earning your ISA/ILS certification. Immerse yourself in a country with a rich maritime heritage, offering exceptional surf conditions for your training.

Course Dates: 

ISA Level 1

5.11.2025 - 22.11.2025

15.03.2026 - 22.03.2026

ISA Level 2 Get in Touch

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ILS Lifesaver

22.11.2025 - 25.11.2025

22.03.2026 - 25.03.2026

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Turn your passion into a rewarding career

Become a Certified Surf Instructor

You will stay at Calaverita in one of 12 private rooms, with twin, double or triple configurations available. Every room includes air conditioning, an en suite bathroom, and daily housekeeping.

Room options: [Twin / Double / Triple

Discover Courses

This course is designed for individuals looking to start a career in surf instruction. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach basic surfing techniques, safety procedures and surf awareness

This advanced course is for individuals looking to improve their teaching skills and gain a deeper understanding of surf instruction. It covers more advanced teaching techniques, as well as assessment and analysis of student progress

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues and emergency procedures in a surf or SUP environment. It is essential for anyone looking to work as a surf or SUP instructor

This course is designed for individuals who want to teach Stand-up Paddleboarding on flat water, like lakes and rivers. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach basic techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usage

This course is designed for individuals who want to teach Stand-up Paddleboarding on open water, like the ocean. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach advanced techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usage

This course is designed for individuals who want to become surf coaches. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to teach surf techniques, safety procedures and surf awareness

This course is designed for individuals who want to work as a beach lifeguard. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues and emergency procedures in a surf and beach environment

Start Your Journey Today

Don't hesitate to contact us today with any questions or to book your spot in the Mentawai Islands. We look forward to helping you advance your surf and paddle boarding instruction career!

Testimonials

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Joe, Level 2 ISA Instructor 

"I came to the Maldives wanting a serious instructor qualification, but I didn’t expect the coaching to be this dialled in. The daily structure, video feedback, and the way the team broke things down made a huge difference. By the end of the course I’d gained confidence teaching real clients and felt genuinely ready to work in the industry. The location is unreal, but the coaching is the reason I’d recommend it."

★★★★★

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Steve, ISA/ILS Instructor & Lifeguard (Trained in Wales)

"This was the best learning environment I’ve ever been in. The coaching was professional, patient, and properly personalised, they pushed me when I needed it and supported me when I was stuck. I improved my surfing massively, but the biggest win was learning how to coach safely and clearly. The whole trip felt well run from day one, and I left with a qualification and a plan for what to do next."

★★★★★

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Cory, Professional Surf Coach (Trained in Portugal)

"I’d surfed for years and thought I ‘knew’ what I was doing this course humbled me (in the best way). The technical detail, the teaching methods, and the standards they hold you to are high, but it’s delivered in a really motivating way. It’s not just an epic Maldives trip, it’s a legit instructor program that makes you better as a surfer and as a coach."

★★★★★

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SURF INSTRUCTOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes! All of our Courses and packages include FREE wetsuit hire.

Let us know what dress size or jumper you wear

Of course you can! If you only have a shortie or are unsure if it still fits you (don't worry it happens!), let us know what size you are anyway and we can bring you a suit just in case.

  • A swimming costume/shorts  
  • A beach towel
  • Some flip flops or shoes to walk over the pebbles (if needed)
  • Any medication you may need (eg. Asthma inhaler)
  • Warm clothes to change into afterwards
  • A big smile and a sense of adventure

SUP: For ease, we recommend using one of ours. They are all top of the range O’shea, Jobe and Finla boards. 

Surf: If you have your own board you are more than welcome to use it but we do recommend one of our Foam boards as they really help when you are learning

The beauty of watersports is that anyone can give them a go! We have taken people on the water from every walk of life imaginable. All we ask is that you can swim at least 25m unaided as this is for your safety.

Yes, in most cases you can absolutely still come along to our weekends. All of our instructors take ‘rescue bags’ out on the water with them so any medications can go into this bag for the duration of the activities. If you would like to discuss this with us further, please drop us an email and a member of the team will contact you.

We do ask that you can swim at least 400m unaided in 8 minutes inorder to join us on any one of our instructor courses

We use various accommodation providers across the globe depending on the season and location. Please feel free to get in touch.

Your accommodation will be well signposted with Outer Reef signage for your arrival and you can check in. The following day your team of instructors for the week will meet you just inside your accommodation at 9am for a meet & greet.

Our accommodation providers meals so you can make your own lunches we recommend packed lunches or you can buy lunch at the beach venue.

Our locations do not have changing facilities so we recommend wearing your swimming costume under your clothes. Tenby North beach has a cold water public shower that is free to use. All other locations do not have shower facilities. We recommend bringing a towel robe or Dry Robe to change after your session. 

All of our locations have toilet facilities.

Yes! You can leave your car keys etc in our vans or our lock ups (depending on the location). Outer Reef does not take responsibility for any items left and we do have limited space so please don’t bring your diamond jewellery and massive overnight bags!

Don’t worry, we understand these things happen. 

If you cancel more than 3 months before your arrival date, we are able to give you a full refund.

If it is less than 3 weeks before, we will endeavour to fill your spot. If we are unable to do so, we will issue a voucher for the value of the activities which you can spend in one of our stores or on activities in future. Unfortunately we are unable to refund the accommodation.

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