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Instructor-to-Student Ratio Calculator

Determine the maximum and recommended instructor-to-student ratios for scuba courses based on certification level, water conditions, and assistant availability.

Inputs

Results

Max students per instructor

4

Recommended ratio

3

Instructors needed2
Recommended instructors2
Assistants needed1
Actual ratio3
Training quality score70
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Select the course level being taught (open water, advanced, rescue, or specialty).
  2. Choose the water conditions: ideal, moderate, or challenging (cold/current/low visibility).
  3. Indicate whether a certified divemaster or assistant instructor is present.
  4. Enter the total number of students enrolled in the course.
  5. Select the students' experience level: brand new, some confined water experience, or already certified.
  6. Read Max Students per Instructor and Instructors Needed to staff the course in compliance with agency standards.
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