Why Swim ABC?

The Swim-ABC is the National Swimming Diploma and consists of three diplomas: A, B and C. With the complete Swim-ABC your child meets the National Swimming Safety Standard. It is the most reliable foundation for good and safe swimming education.

Many parents consider stopping after the B diploma, but obtaining the complete Swim-ABC is essential for complete swimming safety. With diploma C your child masters skills that are also suitable for swimming in open water without current.

Diploma A

The foundation of swimming: skills for a pool without attractions.

With this diploma you can survive in a standard swimming pool. It forms the stepping stone to advanced swimming skills.

Water clearance
Floating on front and back
Basic swimming techniques
Underwater orientation
Survival skills

Diploma B

Deepening of skills: for a pool with attractions.

This diploma prepares you for swimming pools with challenging elements such as wild water slides and wave pools.

Improved swimming techniques
Longer distances
Swimming with clothes
Extended survival
Building stamina

Diploma C

Complete swimming safety: for open water without current or large waves.

With this diploma you meet the National Swimming Safety Standard and can swim safely in recreational lakes and wider canals.

Perfected swimming techniques
Various strokes
Advanced survival
Swimming in wild water
Complete swimming ability

How do you know if you have the National Swimming Diploma from the National Swimming Safety Council? The National Swimming Diploma from the National Swimming Safety Council is a valuable document. Unfortunately, copies or counterfeit copies also circulate. Want to be sure that you have a National Swimming Diploma A, B or C from the National Swimming Safety Council? Then check whether the diploma has authenticity features, or whether the following logo is visible on a swimming pool or swimming school website.