For Children, Parents and Instructors around the World
Water Safety
We teach water safety and swimming skills from the very first lesson through repetition, reward and encouragement.
Tailor-made
All lessons are tailor-made for the individual according to the swimmer’s age, level or development.
Inclusion
Any child, regardless of developmental age or ability can start ISA's Beginner Level.
"Over a decade of experience guiding swimmers and training instructors to deliver safe, confident water education — without relying on floats or buoyancy aids".
We are Miguel and Silvia, founders of International Swimming Academy. Established in 2014, ISA was born in West London, where we trained thousands of swimmers and supported families through a respectful, safety-first approach to water education.Today, we are proudly established in the Mexican Riviera Maya — based in Playa del Carmen (Cancún) bringing our international experience, high standards, and proven methodology to Mexico — while continuing to offer our expertise worldwide.We provide children’s swimming programs, private training, and swimming instructor certifications internationally.
START YOUR WATER SAFETY JOURNEY
Have you thought about combining a summer holiday in a stunning area with a swimming course for your child?Since 2015, we have been running Summer intensive 4-week courses in private outdoor pools in Spain and many other countries around the world.We are now based and available to teach in Playa del Carmen, Cancún, México.And of course, we're more than flexible to travel worldwide and tailor a course for you and your friends any time of the year, just let us know to organise it!
Water Safety
We teach water safety and swimming skills from the very first lesson through repetition, reward and encouragement.
Acceleration
Your child will progress faster than with weekly lessons, building real confidence and independence in the water in a short time.
Bonding
As we come to your location, children and families connect deeply, creating beautiful friendships and meaninful connections that last beyond the experience.
"In just 20 lessons we will teach your child to be safe, confident and independent in the water without relying on armbands or buoyancy aids".
START YOUR WATER SAFETY JOURNEY
It is important to make clear that this is not just another conventional swimming instructor course. Our programmes are designed to transform your life. We are a community with strong bonds with the families with which we work and amongst our team. If you truly want to make an extraordinary impact on the lives of many children and families and run your own business anywhere in the world, then ISA could be the swimming community for you.
Mechanics
& Practice
Master our unique ISA methodology through in-water sessions with children of all ages, combined with structured theory that brings clarity and confidence.
Behavioral Intelligence
Develop a deep understanding of child psychology and behaviour, learning effective techniques to respond to each child's needs, build trust and support consistency.
Holistic Experience
Go beyond swimming with mindfull and wellbeing-based activities that support emotional balance, presence, and a deeper connection for both children and parents.
"We're available to run any swimming instructor training course worldwide. Even if you are a parent, a swimming instructor or a swimming school owner.
Get in touch to know more".
On this programme you will be learning the three main ISA’s Key sequences: Rollback-and-Float; Kick-Float-Kick (guided) and Kick-Float-Kick (independent) you will be equipped to teach children to be safe, confident and independent swimmers in only 20 days.
On this programme you will learn the most effective way to transition your swimmers from the rollback-and-float technique (learnt in the Water Safety Programme) to traditional strokes. You will learn to teach the correct streamlined body position in preparation for teaching strokes. This teaching programme is important to effectively and smoothly progress your students from basic water safety skills to advanced traditional stroke techniques.
On the ISA Traditional Strokes Programme you will benefit from a personalised learning experience to learn the most efficient way to teach traditional swimming strokes; without the use of floats, the bottom or the side of the pool. You will master teaching these strokes via the 4 main focus points: propulsion, pull, breathing and rhythm.
START YOUR WATER SAFETY JOURNEY
