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SwimSafer Certification
Master Essential Swimming & Water Survival Skills
The SwimSafer Certification is Singapore’s national water safety program, designed to equip children and individuals with lifesaving water survival skills and enhance swimming proficiency. Developed by Sport Singapore and endorsed by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the SwimSafer program ensures that swimmers progress through structured levels, building confidence and competence in the water.
- Certified SwimSafer Instructors
- Six Progressive Stages of Water Survival & Swimming Proficiency
- Recognized Nationally by MOE & Swim Schools in Singapore
What is the SwimSafer Certification?
The SwimSafer Programme consists of six structured stages, each focusing on water survival, swimming skills, and rescue techniques. It is a mandatory swimming curriculum in most Singapore primary schools and is also available through private swimming schools like Penguin Swim School.
Key Benefits of SwimSafer
- Develops essential water survival techniques
- Enhances stroke efficiency & swimming confidence
- Prepares swimmers for lifesaving and competitive swimming
- Certifies students with recognized e-certificates from Sport Singapore
SwimSafer Certification Stages
Each stage is designed to progressively build water confidence and survival abilities.
Stage 1
Basic Water Skills & Confidence
- Safe entry & exit techniques
- Floating & unassisted movement in the water
- Swimming 10 meters with breath control
- Understanding basic water safety rules
Stage 2
Fundamental Stroke Development & Water Survival
- Jump entry & surface dives
- Swimming 25 meters using recognized strokes
- Learning sculling, underwater movement & personal floatation devices
Stage 3
Stroke Mastery & Deep Water Confidence
- Swimming 50 meters continuously
- Underwater search & retrieval techniques
- Exposure to survival strokes & rescue procedures
- Performing feet-first surface dives
Stage 4
Intermediate Personal Survival & Stroke Refinement
- Mastering swim strokes for efficiency
- Treading water for prolonged periods
- Deep water confidence training
- Swimming 100 meters with different strokes
Stage 5
Advanced Water Survival & Swim Skills
- Swimming 200 meters continuously
- Enhanced lifesaving skills & rescue scenarios
- Performing diving entries with technique
- Understanding survival techniques in open water situations
Stage 6
Expert Water Survival & Stroke Proficiency
Swimming 400 meters continuously with proper techniques
- Advanced survival techniques, including clothed swimming
Rescue breathing & basic first aid training
Mastering endurance swimming & lifesaving drills
Who Can Join the SwimSafer Programme?
The SwimSafer Certification in Singapore is designed for
Children (Ages 6 & Above)
Essential for school-based swimming programs.
Teens & Young Adults
Progressively improve swimming skills & survival techniques.
Adults Seeking Water Safety Training
Learn fundamental water survival skills at any age.
Competitive Swimmers & Lifeguards-in-Training
Enhance swimming performance & lifesaving skills.
Where Do We Conduct SwimSafer Lessons?
Our SwimSafer Certification lessons are available at
Popular Public Pools for SwimSafer Classes
- Bukit Batok Swimming Complex
- Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
- Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex
- Yishun Swimming Complex
- Heartbeat @ Bedok ActiveSG Swimming Complex
- SAFRA Toa Payoh
FAQs
The SwimSafer e-Certification is issued by Sport Singapore via the FileSG portal.
Many MOE schools in Singapore incorporate SwimSafer into their PE curriculum.
You must complete an assessment for each stage before moving on to the next.
Yes! The SwimSafer program is open to learners of all ages.
