AIDA Certification • Taught by an AIDA instructor
AIDA Freediving Courses in the Philippines
Get AIDA certified with a small-group, safety-first school that also teaches Molchanovs — so you get honest guidance, not a one-agency sales pitch. AIDA 1, 2, and 3, in Metro Manila and Mabini (Anilao), Batangas.
WHAT IS AIDA?
AIDA (founded 1992) is the oldest and one of the most widely recognized freediving organizations in the world. Its recreational courses run from a first introduction through to advanced freediving, with a strong emphasis on safety, technique, and the buddy system. At Mabini Freediving Club, AIDA courses are taught by a certified AIDA instructor in small groups.
AIDA COURSE LEVELS
AIDA 1
₱8,500An introductory course, mostly in confined/pool water. You learn basic theory, breathing, relaxation, fundamental technique, and safety/buddying — a low-commitment way to get a proper first taste of freediving.
Best for: total first-timers easing in.
AIDA 2
₱15,000Your first full certification. Adds open-water depth plus static (STA) and dynamic (DYN) disciplines, with theory, pool training, and depth sessions. This is the most popular starting point for committed beginners.
Best for: your first real certification. (Equivalent to Molchanovs Wave 1.)
AIDA 3
₱20,000An advanced level: deeper diving, more advanced technique and theory (including equalization progression), and rescue from depth. For divers ready to go beyond the fundamentals.
Best for: certified divers going deeper. (Equivalent to Molchanovs Wave 2.)
Exact performance standards (depths, times, distances) can vary by course edition and are confirmed with you before you book.
WHY TAKE AIDA WITH US
A certified AIDA instructor
Your instructor is AIDA- and Molchanovs-certified and an active competitive freediver.
Small groups (max 3)
Often one-on-one — more coaching per dive and closer safety supervision.
No agency bias
We teach AIDA and Molchanovs, so we'll tell you honestly which fits your goals.
Theory and pool sessions run in Metro Manila; open-water depth sessions are in Mabini (Anilao), Batangas.
FAQ
How much do AIDA courses cost in the Philippines?
AIDA 1 is ₱8,500, AIDA 2 is ₱15,000, and AIDA 3 is ₱20,000. Pool/dive fees, basic gear use, and underwater media are included.
What's the difference between AIDA 1, 2, and 3?
AIDA 1 is an introductory, mostly confined-water course. AIDA 2 is your first full certification, adding open-water depth plus static and dynamic disciplines. AIDA 3 is advanced — deeper diving, more advanced technique and theory, and rescue from depth.
Do I need AIDA 1 before AIDA 2?
Not necessarily. Many beginners start directly with AIDA 2, the first full certification. AIDA 1 is a great lower-commitment introduction if you'd prefer to ease in first.
Is AIDA better than Molchanovs?
Neither is universally better — both are leading, freediving-native systems. We teach both, so we can match you to the right path. See our AIDA vs Molchanovs guide.
Where are AIDA courses held?
Theory and pool sessions run in Metro Manila (Parañaque, San Juan, Pasay), and open-water depth sessions take place in Mabini (Anilao), Batangas.