Fees & Expenses

All credit courses in the Professional Scuba Dive Instructor Program have exceptional fees in addition to standard per credit fees.  These fees can be searched for on a course by course basis under the appropriate program.

The cost of the 2009/2010 program including all academic courses, dive courses, field trips and textbooks is approximately $12,494.00 (this amount is based on 2008/2009 academic year).  This figure does not include the international practicum for travel, accommodation, meals etc. (approximately $ 3,000.00) or scuba gear (approximately $5,000.00).  Fees are spread over the two terms. The academic portion of the program is eligible for a student loan.

For information and procedures about fees and payment please refer to the Capilano University Fees and Fee Payment and Tuition and Other Fees for the 2009/10 Academic Year schedules.

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Sunshine Coast campus at 604.885.9310 loc. 5902.

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Expenses:

Texts $350.00 Approximate cost only.  
Tropical Dive Practicum $3,000.00 Approximate costs only. Costs for flights, accommodation, meals etc., must be paid by the individual students to the service provider.  
Field Trip Costs   $400.00   Approximate costs only for transportation and other miscellaneous fees that may be incurred, e.g. ferry fares. *Note: Practicum can also be arranged locally. Academic and PADI Dive Instruction Costs
Academic and PADI Dive Instructions Costs
First Semester $5,824.71 Paid directly to Capilano University.  Includes the costs of the dives, air and instructional materials.
Second Semester $5,701.42
Items NOT included in tuition (approximate)
Dive Equipment $5,000.00 Includes tank rentals.  
PADI Instructors Exam (approximate) $555.00    
EFR Instructor Application Fee $95.00    
Instructor Application Fee $135.00    
Divemaster Application $97.00    
Specialty Instructor Application Fee - $49.00 per rating x 5 $270.00    
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Fees to the university must be paid as per the regular fee payment schedule for the first and second terms.