All costs are included in the program fee . The course fee covers all expenses so only a small amount of spending money is required for souvenirs, extra snacks etc. Yes, including all excursions.
Students tend to do well in the program because of the hands-on nature of the exercises.
There is also a multiple choice exam as part of the scuba certification program. Students and teachers are housed in one of the spacious residences at Lester B. Pearson College. There are three or four students per room. Males and females are in separate rooms. Emergency medical care is available in Colwood, a small village close to the school.