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Outer Reef Surf Instructor Academy
Train with Outer Reef around the world, where the waves are fun and the vibe is real. Jump into epic surf trips across Bali, Java, and the Mentawai Islands. Our 4, 8, and 12-week courses are fully ISA and ILS backed — so you can surf, travel, and teach anywhere across the globe.
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Surf Instructor & Lifesaving Courses Worldwide
Train with Outer Reef in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Bali. Choose ISA Surf Instructor, ILS Surf Coach Rescue, Beach Lifeguard and complete instructor academy pathways.
Whether you want a focused 3-day rescue course, a 7-day ISA and ILS package, or a longer international academy experience, this page connects you to the right course and destination.
Choose Your Destination, Qualification & Course Length
Start with where you want to train, then choose the route that matches your goal: ISA Level 1, ILS Surf Coach Rescue, Beach Lifeguard, ISA Level 2 or a longer academy pathway.
Choose Your Surf Instructor Course Pathway
Train close to home in the UK, join European course weeks in France, Portugal or Spain, or travel further for warm-water training in Morocco and Bali.
ISA & ILS Atlantic Training
7-day ISA and ILS packages plus focused 3-day rescue pathways.
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Algarve & Ericeira Pathways
Atlantic surf-camp training with full ISA and ILS course options.
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Warm-Water Instructor Training
Surf instructor, lifesaving and academy progression in a surf-house setting.
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Fuerteventura ISA & ILS
Warm-weather Canary Islands instructor and rescue progression.
View Spain Courses →Train Across Europe, Morocco And Bali
Instructor training is more than a classroom course. These destinations combine qualification pathways with surf development, coaching practice, accommodation and the wider surf-camp experience.
Train In The UK, Europe, Morocco Or Bali
Each destination offers a different mix of waves, accommodation, training style and surf lifestyle.
Surf Instructor Courses UK
ISA Surf Instructor, rescue, Beach Lifeguard and outdoor instructor pathways in Pembrokeshire.
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France ISA & ILS Courses
Soustons Plage, Vieux Boucau and Mimizan booking pathways retained from the original page.
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Portugal ISA & ILS Courses
Train in the Algarve or Ericeira with complete 7-day and rescue-only 3-day options.
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Fuerteventura, Spain
Corralejo offers a warm-weather route for ISA and ILS training.
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Surf Instructor Courses Morocco
Warm-water surf instructor, lifesaving and academy progression.
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ISA Surf Instructor Course Bali
Tropical academy destination for surf development, coaching progression and international training.
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Choose the 7-day ISA and ILS package for the complete instructor and rescue pathway, or the 3-day ILS option if you only need Surf Coach Rescue training.
Soustons Plage, France
Choose the complete 7-day ISA and ILS package or a focused 3-day ILS Surf Coach Rescue course.
Vieux Boucau, France
Train in Vieux Boucau with ISA Level 1 and ILS options for surf instructor and lifesaving progression.
Mimizan, France
Join the Mimizan course pathway for a complete ISA and ILS week or shorter ILS rescue course.
Algarve, Portugal
Train in the Algarve with a full ISA and ILS course week or complete the 3-day ILS Surf Coach Rescue pathway.
Ericeira, Portugal
Train in one of Portugal’s best-known surf destinations with ISA and ILS course options.
Corralejo, Fuerteventura
Train in the Canary Islands with warm weather, surf coaching progression and ILS rescue training.
Which Course Should You Choose?
Start with the route that matches your goal. Most new instructor candidates should complete the surf instructor and rescue pathway together.
ISA Level 1
For surfers who want to start teaching beginner surf lessons professionally.
ILS Surf Coach Rescue
For water safety, rescue skills and surf coaching environments.
ISA Level 2
For experienced coaches who want to progress their coaching skills.
Academy Pathways
For students who want more surf development, experience and career direction.
Career Progression
Build experience, rescue confidence and a stronger professional pathway.
A Complete Instructor Academy Pathway
Outer Reef connects surf coaching, lifesaving, beach safety, surf development, instructor academies, surf travel and career advice into one joined-up pathway.
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Surf Instructor Academy FAQs
What Is The Best Course If I Want To Become A Surf Instructor?
The 7-day ISA and ILS package is the best route for most students because it combines surf instructor training with essential rescue training.
What Is The 3-Day ILS Course For?
The 3-day ILS Surf Coach Rescue course is ideal if you already have coaching experience or only need the rescue and water-safety element.
Where Can I Train?
Outer Reef offers training pathways in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Bali, with different course options depending on the destination.
Can I Speak To Someone Before Booking?
Yes. If you are unsure which course or destination is right for you, contact the Outer Reef team and we will help you choose the best pathway.
Book Your ISA & ILS Course
Choose your destination, build your qualifications and start your journey into surf coaching, lifesaving and instructor training with Outer Reef.
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