Swim School Finder
The Australian Swim School Network Finder helps parents and carers locate swim schools aligned with AUSTSWIM’s commitment to quality teaching and safe aquatic education. It also helps swim teachers find potential employers who share the AUSTSWIM commitment to quality and water safety.
For Swim Schools
Listing in the Finder helps build trust with families actively seeking swim lessons and reinforces your alignment with national standards and the trusted AUSTSWIM brand.
Swim schools listed in the Finder demonstrate a commitment to: Qualified, AUSTSWIM-trained teachers | Ongoing professional development | Safe and inclusive learning environments.
For Parents
Questions to ask your swim school
Asking a few simple questions can help you feel confident you’re choosing a swim school that prioritises safety, quality teaching and positive experiences for your child.
- Are your swim teachers not only qualified, but licensed to teach swimming and water safety?
- Do teachers participate in ongoing training or professional development?
- How are new teachers supported and supervised?
- What child-safe and safeguarding practices are in place?
- How do you ensure children feel safe, supported and respected in lessons?
- What supervision is provided during classes?
- How are classes structured for different ages and ability levels?
- How do you support children who are nervous or lack confidence in the water?
- How do you track progress and communicate it with parents?
- What is the student-to-teacher ratio in lessons?
- How do you manage class transitions and pool safety?
- What happens if a child needs extra support during a lesson?
- Are your teachers supported to maintain current best practice?
- Is the swim school aligned with recognised industry standards, such as those supported by AUSTSWIM?
A quality swim school will welcome your questions and be happy to explain how they support safe, positive and effective learning experiences for every swimmer.
