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Kardinia International College (KIC) manages their own professional swimming lesson program for both the College and wider community, encompassing Learn to Swim, School Swimming Programs and Squad Swimming for all ages.

Please complete our online enrolment form below:

Swim School Enrolment Form

Once you have submitted your enrolment form, we will be in contact to arrange an initial assessment.

For any other Swim School enquiries you can call us on 5247 3225, or send an email to aquatics@kardinia.vic.edu.au. Be sure to include your name and contact number so that we can get back to you as quickly as possible.

For all squad enquiries please email KICswimmingclub@kardinia.vic.edu.au

Click here to access the KIC Swim School Terms and Conditions.

Existing families can log into the Customer Portal using the button below to check and update their details with the KIC Swim School program:

If you are unable to log in, or have forgotten your details, please contact aquatics@kardinia.vic.edu.au.

KIC Swim School Customer Portal

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KIC Swim School

The KIC Swim School program has been developed by a team with over 35 years industry experience. Our program follows a similar principle to the Kardinia International College Senior School’s Vertical Curriculum, whereby a student will be able to accelerate their learning in areas where they are strong.

Each level includes compulsory and elective skills. In every level there are six (6) compulsory skills, which must be performed to progress to the next level. In addition, there are six (6) elective skills. A student needs to demonstrate at least three (3) of the elective skills to progress to the next level. Elective skills are vital swimming skills however, the competency of these will not hinder a child’s progression to the next level. Our teachers and supervisors will continue to work with the student to develop these skills.

Our program is open to all children in the wider community, not just Kardinia International College students.

KIC Swim School Lesson Progression

Water Familiarisation

Parent and Me 1 – 2, Transition
30min classes

Classes for 6 months to 2.5 years of age, with parent assistance. Students will be introduced to the water in a safe and supportive environment, with both parent and child learning how to be safe around the water. From 2.3 years of age (at the commencement of the term) students are moved into a Transition class where we prepare the student to commence lessons without a parent in the water from the following term.

Levels 1 – 3
30min Lesson (Currently 45min due to Covid Restrictions)

During these early levels, we introduce students to the water. Students will develop the skills to aid them being safe around water and provide the foundations of stroke development. By the end of these stages, students will be confident in and around the water.

Stroke Introduction

Levels 4 – 7
30min Lesson leading to 45min lesson at Level 5 (All lessons currently 45min due to Covid Restrictions)

In these levels, we start to introduce recognised swimming strokes and correct technique. By the completion of these levels, students will have covered Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Survival Backstroke in full. Butterfly skills will also be introduced however, the full stroke is not developed.

Stroke Development

Levels 8 – 10
45min Lesson leading to 60min lesson at Level 9 (Currently 45min due to Covid Restrictions)

We are now refining the techniques of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Survival Backstroke. Full Butterfly stroke is taught and refined.

Intro Squad

Levels 8 – 10
60 minute session in addition to learn to swim lesson

Our Intro Squad program creates a smooth pathway between our Learn to Swim program and Squad programs. When swimmers are in level 8 and above they can opt to attend an Intro Squad session in addition to their regular swimming lessons class, to start gaining more endurance and training techniques to aid in moving to Squad when ready.

KIC Swimming Club

We operate our own competitive swimming club out of the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre alongside the KIC Swim School program. Our Squad program is open to anyone in the community – not limited to only KIC students.

Kardinia International College Swimming Club is a registered competitive club with Swimming Victoria and affiliated with the Barwon South West Swimming Association.

We currently offer four different squad levels (Junior Squad, Development Squad, Cross Training Squad and Country Squad). All swimmers looking to join our squad porgram will be assessed prior to joining the program to determine the most appropriate group based on ability and how many sessions you wish to attend each week.

All squad groups require attendance of at least two sessions per week, and all swimmers attending the Squad program must be registered with Swimming Victoria within two weeks of joining the program. There is no mandatory requirement to attend competitions however it is strongly encouraged.

To enquire about our squad program please email KICswimmingclub@kardinia.vic.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions

My child does not attend Kardinia International College, can they still attend swimming lessons?
What Swimming Lesson Program will be running?
How do I enrol into the KIC Swim School?
How much do KIC Swim School lessons cost and how long do they run for?
How many children are in each KIC Swim School class?
What if my preferred day or time is not available?
I am an adult in adult squad or learning to swim. Will there be lessons for me?
Will you be offering private lessons?
I am interested in Swim Teaching. Will you be looking for staff?
How will you communicate my child’s progression with me?
Are we able to come in for Lap Swimming at the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre?
My child does not attend Kardinia International College, can they still attend swimming lessons?

Yes! Our program is open to the wider community, so anyone can participate in our swimming lesson and squad program.

What Swimming Lesson Program will be running?

Our team have developed our own swimming program based on over 40 years’ experience in the industry. Our program is not run at any other facility and has a strong technical base, with water safety and survival skills performed in Water Safety Week each term.

How do I enrol into the KIC Swim School?

We have an Online Enrolment Form to help with the process, please ensure to include the following information:

  • Student/s name
  • Age
  • Current swim school level
  • Preferred days and time slots

Once the online enrolment form is completed, we will be in contact and organise to conduct an initial assessment.

How much do KIC Swim School lessons cost and how long do they run for?

The cost will be dependent on the length of the class, which is based on the swimming ability of your child. Please see our 2021 prices below:

  • Parent and Me Classes                                            $18.15*
  • 30 Minute Classes                                                    $18.15*
  • 45 Minute Class                                                        $24.15*
  • Semi Private Lessons (2-3 children)                         $29.90
  • Private Lessons – 30 minute class                           $43.55

*10% discount is applicable to Kardinia International College students. Discounts not applicable for Squad or Private Lessons.

How many children are in each KIC Swim School class?

Class sizes will be dependent on levels. In Levels 1 – 4 there will be a maximum of 4 students per class. In Levels 5 – 8 there will be a maximum of 6 students per class. In Levels 9 – 10 there will be a maximum of 8 students.

What if my preferred day or time is not available?

If your preferred day or time is not available, we will work with you on a suitable alternative or place your child on a waitlist.

I am an adult in adult squad or learning to swim. Will there be lessons for me?

At this time we are not offering Adult group lessons or squad programs, however we can offer private lessons. If you are wishing to participate in a group lesson or squad program you can express your interest to aquatics@kardinia.vic.edu.au and if there is sufficient interest we will look at adding these programs in the future.

Will you be offering private lessons?

Private lessons are available. Please contact aquatics@kardinia.vic.edu.au and we will contact you regarding available private lesson dates and times.

I am interested in Swim Teaching. Will you be looking for staff?

Definitely. Please email aquatics@kardinia.vic.edu.au with your resumé and a brief cover letter outlining current experience and availability for shifts for both school swimming and the after-school swimming program. We are also able to assist with supervised hours towards obtaining your qualifications.

How will you communicate my child’s progression with me?

You will be able to track your child’s progression through the SwimBiz customer portal.  Certificates will be awarded upon the mastering of skills and levels.

Are we able to come in for Lap Swimming at the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre?

We are currently only open for lap swimming for KIC Students and their immediate families, KIC Staff and their immediate families and KIC Alumni in the mornings Monday to Friday from 6am to 8am.

Kardinia International College

PO Box 17
Geelong, Victoria 3220

+61 3 5278 9999
kardinia@kardinia.vic.edu.au

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