Levels & Achievments
5-Level Swim Program
Level 1:
Comfort, Trust & Submersion
We start by helping your child feel safe and secure in the water. Through gentle activities and safe submersion techniques, they’ll build trust and begin to feel at ease in the pool.
Level 2:
Air Recovery & Body Position
Next, we introduce the basics of breathing in water and show children how to position their bodies to stay balanced and supported. These foundations set the stage for confident swimming
Level 3:
Forward Movement
At this stage, kids discover the excitement of moving on their own. They’ll practice propulsion skills and learn simple strokes to start swimming independently.
Level 4:
Streamline & Rotary Breathing
With growing confidence, your child will refine their technique. We focus on streamlining for smooth movement and introduce rotary breathing to prepare them for longer swims.
Level 5:
Water Proficiency
In the final level, swimmers perfect their strokes, build endurance, and develop strong overall water confidence. They’ll leave the program ready to enjoy swimming with ease and joy.
Assessments & Achievement Awards
At Azure Dreams Swimming, we don’t just teach kids how to swim — we build real-world water confidence.
Throughout our Learn-to-Swim programme, students take part in two key checkpoints designed to measure progress, celebrate growth, and ensure every child can stay safe and capable in unexpected situations.
1. Competency Award
Completed after Level 3
This assessment focuses on practical water safety skills. Students are required to:
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Jump into the deep end with clothes on and no goggles
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Surface onto their back
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Tread water for 10 seconds
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Swim to the pool wall for safety
This simulates an accidental fall into water and ensures your child has the confidence and skill to stay calm and get themselves to safety.
2. Proficiency Award
Completed after Level 5
This is a full demonstration of strength, endurance, and advanced safety ability. Students will:
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Perform a disorientated water entry
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Tread water for 1 minute
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Swim 50 meters with clothes on
This award shows that your child can handle real-life challenges in the water and has developed the resilience, technique, and stamina they need for a lifetime of safe swimming.