International Swim Schools Association
The Global Voice of the Swim School Industry
Leadership through the power of collaboration, advocacy and networking
# Teach the World to Swim
Welcome
Through the power of collaboration, ISSA is a Not For Profit Organisation that helps the global swim schools’ industry continue its grow and evolve. We harness international expertise, experience, and passion to develop best practice, educate and inspire.
Join us today to benefit from our thriving community of globally recognised industry professionals.
drowning is the third highest cause of unintended death in the world.
World Health Organisation
The International Swim Schools Association was founded in 2017, as a non for-profit organisation committed to supporting swim school businesses in operating and in turn, reducing the number of people that drown or are affected by drowning each year. We believe that by bringing swim schools together from around the world, we can champion best practice, collaborate, and improve water safety for all.

ISSA has provided a vital focal point for global collaboration on teaching people to swim. Swimtime has benefited immensely from shared best practice, not only through the sharing of knowledge and expertise but from working together on new strategies to help nations who may not have the resources required to reduce incidents around water.
Theo Millward
Swimtime UK
Membership benefits
How your swim school can benefit from becoming an ISSA member
- Access an Internationally Recognised Swim School Accreditation
- Earn customer trust by using our logo on your marketing materials
- Direct access to a wealth of expertise
- Peer to peer support through our online community
- Discounted tickets to our in-person events
- Networking opportunities with Industry peers
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