Agency
AIDA
[PLACEHOLDER] AIDA International is a widely used freediving education path with clear depth-based levels and a strong competition heritage.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for learners who want a globally recognized, depth-oriented progression with straightforward course names.
[PLACEHOLDER] Cross-agency transfers are common, but level equivalence can depend on the instructor and the student's logged experience.
Transfer notes
Schools teaching AIDA
Agency
Molchanovs
[PLACEHOLDER] Molchanovs is a training-focused system with Wave courses and a strong emphasis on continuing practice.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for students who want structured drills, ongoing training plans, and a modern freediving community.
[PLACEHOLDER] The Wave naming can be less familiar to travelers who only know AIDA or SSI levels, so ask schools how they place crossovers.
Transfer notes
Schools teaching Molchanovs
Agency
PADI
[PLACEHOLDER] PADI Freediver courses are a recognizable option for travelers who already know the PADI dive ecosystem.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for casual travelers who want a familiar brand and a beginner-friendly entry point.
[PLACEHOLDER] Availability is thinner than AIDA or SSI in some Bali/Gili freediving schools, so confirm dates before planning around it.
Transfer notes
Schools teaching PADI
Agency
SSI
[PLACEHOLDER] SSI Freediving is a large training-agency path often available through dive centers and resort-style schools.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for travelers who want a familiar dive-center agency and simple records inside SSI's digital system.
[PLACEHOLDER] Course packaging can vary by school, so check whether pool, open-water, and certification fees are all included.
Transfer notes
Schools teaching SSI
Agency
AIDA
[PLACEHOLDER] AIDA International is a widely used freediving education path with clear depth-based levels and a strong competition heritage.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for learners who want a globally recognized, depth-oriented progression with straightforward course names.
[PLACEHOLDER] Cross-agency transfers are common, but level equivalence can depend on the instructor and the student's logged experience.
Transfer notes
Schools teaching AIDA
Agency
Molchanovs
[PLACEHOLDER] Molchanovs is a training-focused system with Wave courses and a strong emphasis on continuing practice.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for students who want structured drills, ongoing training plans, and a modern freediving community.
[PLACEHOLDER] The Wave naming can be less familiar to travelers who only know AIDA or SSI levels, so ask schools how they place crossovers.
Transfer notes
Schools teaching Molchanovs
Agency
PADI
[PLACEHOLDER] PADI Freediver courses are a recognizable option for travelers who already know the PADI dive ecosystem.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for casual travelers who want a familiar brand and a beginner-friendly entry point.
[PLACEHOLDER] Availability is thinner than AIDA or SSI in some Bali/Gili freediving schools, so confirm dates before planning around it.
Transfer notes
Schools teaching PADI
Agency
SSI
[PLACEHOLDER] SSI Freediving is a large training-agency path often available through dive centers and resort-style schools.
Level progression
Fit notes
[PLACEHOLDER] Good fit for travelers who want a familiar dive-center agency and simple records inside SSI's digital system.
[PLACEHOLDER] Course packaging can vary by school, so check whether pool, open-water, and certification fees are all included.