The First 4 Scuba Dive Academy is a unique scuba training and education organisation boasting three seperate training centres within the south east of Ireland; Arklow, Kilkenny and Wexford. Our focus is to provide our trainee divers with best in class education and facilities in order to support their desire to learn to dive in a fun yet professional environment. 

With our three regional training centres and regular scheduled courses we offer a complete and convenient training solution for any one interested in learning to explore our fascinating and challenging under water world. If you are thinking about learning to dive or if someone you know is keen to try it out why not give us a call to see what courses are available or if we can schedule a class to suit your needs?

The Dive Academy offers any trainee diver access to not only three convenient training centres in the south east but also access to our fantastic, highly trained, and qualified PADI Instructors. Our team of professional instructors and dive-masters will ensure your course is run to the highest of professional standards and that your training is conducted in accordance to the standards and procedures as encompassed within the PADI training process. Our students instantly benefit from receiving a PADI qualification as it is instantly recognised at dive centres around the World, it is an international diving qualification which opens the door to underwater exploration all over the Globe. For more information regarding our professional staff of Dive Educators please see the About Us page.

Why PADI?

PADI Divers carry the most respected and sought after scuba credentials in the world. No matter where you choose to dive, your PADI scuba certification card will be recognized and accepted. In fact, on most scuba diving adventures you’ll be surrounded by other PADI Divers who made the same certification choice you did – to train with the world’s largest and most respected scuba diving training organization.

Some of the key benefits to the PADI system of diver education are:

• Superior Training Materials: As a new PADI student diver enrolled in any of our courses you will receive the relevant PADI training materials and manuals. Students pick up key information as well as helpful tips by interacting with these PADI educational materials. Credentialed instructional designers use state-of-the-art technology and learning theories to create PADI materials with you, the student diver, in mind. This student lead approach greatly aids student divers with getting to learn and understand core diving concepts in a structured and meaningful way.

• Performance-Based Learning: All PADi courses are also based the principle of Performance-Based Learning this means that you progress as you demonstrate that you have mastered specific performance requirements essential to becoming a scuba diver. Your scuba instructor is there to help you meet these requirements, regardless of how quickly or slowly you master them. You must earn your PADI certification, but you do so in an encouraging and well-supported learning environment.

• Continuing Diver Education: The fun and enjoyment of being a confident scuba diver who dives regularly is fuelled by improving your scuba skills through continued education.  You’ll find more than 25 PADI specialty courses like wreck diving and night diving to help build your knowledge and skills while possibly pursuing a Master Scuba Diver or Divemaster rating.

• Quality Assured: All PADI programs, from entry-level through to scuba instructor training, fall under strict educational standards monitored for worldwide consistency and quality. PADI takes a proactive approach to quality management and randomly surveys PADI Divers to confirm that their courses met PADI’s high standards as well as the divers’ expectations. No other diver training organization works to maintain this level of professional reliability and integrity. PADI’s commitment to a h3 quality assurance process helps continually improve customer satisfaction.

Courses Available from our Academy:

First 4 Scuba Academy Centres: 

Arklow:
First 4 Scuba - Paramount Arcade, 53 Main Street, Arklow, County Wicklow
Phone: 0402-39737.
Discover Scuba Sessions every Thursday night from 8pm to 9pm - bookings essential.
All other courses run on demand right through the year.

• Kids from 8yrs to 15yrs for Bubblemaker/Seal Team to Junior diving qualifications
• Discover Scuba Diving Introductory Sessions in the pool
• Entry Level Diving Courses to Divemaster and Assistant Instructor
• DSAT Tec Rec 40, 45 and 50 (Coming in Summer 2010)

Kilkenny:
Hotel Kilkenny - College Road, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Phone: 086-8062682 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Discover Scuba Sessions Monday evenings - booking is essential
All courses are available and run on demand right through the year

Note: This centre can not cater for U-18's.

• Discover Scuba Diving Introductory Sessions in the pool
• Entry Level Diving Courses to Divemaster and Assistant Instructor
• DSAT Tec Rec 40, 45 and 50 (Coming in Summer 2010)

Wexford:
Ferrycarrig Hotel - Wexford, County Wexford
Phone: 086-8062682 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Discover Scuba Sessions Wednesday evenings - booking is essential
All courses are available and run on demand right through the year

Note: This centre can not cater for U-18's.

• Discover Scuba Diving Introductory Sessions in the pool
• Entry Level Diving Courses to Divemaster and Assistant Instructor
• DSAT Tec Rec 40, 45 and 50 (Coming in Summer 2010)