This objective is the core of The International Federation of Swimming Teachers’ Associations (IFSTA). Since 1976, it has driven our commitment to ensuring the highest quality qualifications and swimming lessons are provided across the world.
Internationally promoting the highest standards of swimming teaching, water safety and survival techniques.
Initially starting with just 10 member countries in 1976, we are delighted to have seen our membership grow globally with the support of 23 countries such as Australia, America, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Recent News From IFSTA
At today's celebration of the International Water Safety Day, important organizations remind us the seriousness of the drowning pandemic around the world and recommend safety advices for the general public. While we are trying to cope with the world pandemic of covid-19, we are approaching the summer season. A number…
Now in its 12th year, IFSTA is proud to once again be a Gold Level Supporter of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), and we would like to encourage all our members / swim schools to take part on 17th June 2021. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) serves as…
International cooperation through IFSTA, has opened the way for people to demonstrate their professional competence outside the country where they received training. In this case for ENVOZ … a few weeks ago a swimming teacher called Vivienne Erbach asked if she could also teach in the Netherlands with her Australian…