Dive here, Thrive here
IDI offers assistance locating housing in Charleston. While you’re getting trained, we will equip you with support services to complete your program of study.
"With the hundreds of pictures so far."
This is still the coolest picture with the deepest meaning. In the company of men that I have worked side by side with over the years topside. In some of the harshest conditions. During the toughest of times. In front of the man that brought me up in the maritime industry. Diving for the company that made absolutely all of this possible. After years on top, or inside of these barges. To be able to go under them, in the water to work....Being given the opportunity to go to dive school, and become a commercial diver has changed my life immensely. It has opened so many new doors. It has also shown me that you need to take pride in whatever you do. Give it all you have. Stay safe. This job is hard. Stay strong. Take care of your brothers and sisters.
—Mary Perez
SMALL
class
sizes
sizes
At IDI we keep our classes at a maximum of 25 students per class in our Air Mixed Gas Program to provide more personal attention, better training, and enhanced safety.
FAFSA
student aid
available
available
Prospective students can apply for funding through FAFSA, as well as federal loans and grants. We also offer financial counseling and other financing sources for those in need. Assistance from the federal financial aid program is available to those who qualify.
30+
hours of
bottom time
bottom time
At IDI, our students benefit from over 30 hours underwater during the Commercial Diving Program. This allows our divers to feel comfortable with their abilities underwater and prepare for real-world opportunities after IDI.
IDI provides a wide array of student services throughout the training program, including, housing, and financing options.
“I’ve never been so satisfied in my career. I owe all my success to IDI and the elite staff who worked with me.”
Jason | Underwater Welder & Former Navy Seal
Housing Information
We want our students to be comfortable and feel like they’re at home while training for a career in commercial diving. We’re able to provide special rates for IDI students looking for individual rooms, short-term furnished suites, and short-term apartment rentals.
Student Amenities
Whether it’s affordable and convenient housing or hands-on training, we take care of our students at IDI. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that empowers students to do their best while they’re here.
Welcome to Charleston, SC.
Not only is IDI located in an area rich in commercial diving history, but Charleston consistently ranks as one of the top places to live and visit in the world. There is no shortage of reasons to live, work, or study here!
FOR VETERANS
IDI is a school where many of our programs are ideal for veterans. Our faculty includes veterans of US Navy, Army, and Marine Corps that specialize in underwater diving and understand what it’s like to leave the military and start a new life in the civilian world.
NEWS & EVENTS
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Divers-In-Training Practice Skills on Historic Ships
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Divers-in-training get feet wet at Patriots Point
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10 Reasons Why A Career In Commercial Diving is Great for Veterans
The transition from military service to civilian life can be a difficult change for many veterans. A career in
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IDI Featured in The Post & Courier for Preeminent Underwater Welding Program That Trains Veterans
It has been long time coming but IDI has officially moved into our new school facility located at the old
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