ABOUT US
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Australia Swim School was born from a love of swimming and a passion for helping others enjoy the water.
Formerly Paul Sadler Swimland Vietnam, we’ve helped thousands of swimmers build skills, confidence, and joy in the water.
Our team has taught at 9 international schools across Ho Chi Minh City, delivering summer camps, curriculum programs, and after-school activities — all while continuing to offer premium weekend lessons through our private program.
Our Australian program blends expert teaching, a clear swim journey, and plenty of fun to help every swimmer become confident, strong, and safe in the water.
What our Families Say
"The learning environment is very professional and thoughtful for young children."
“My child has been learning here since the early levels, and now I can see how resilient and passionate she’s become about swimming. Her confidence is amazing, thanks to the dedicated teachers. It’s a bit far from where we live, but absolutely worth it.”
“We just want to thank you! We’re so glad we listened when you encouraged us to give it a little more time all those years ago. Our girl went from being scared and unsure to absolutely loving her swimming — and she's never looked back.”
“We couldn’t be more proud of our daughter for how far she’s come in her learn-to-swim journey — having now completed both a 1KM and a 3KM endurance swim.”
“Our daughters love swimming at Australia Swim School and always look forward to setting new goals. One of them says proudly, ‘My favourite teacher is Mr Nicky!’”
It has been an awesome experience with the Swimming school here where my sons were so lucky to have two experienced and dedicated teachers - Thầy Quang and Thầy Phương. Thầy Quang was so patient with my child who was struggling to make himself comfortable with water for the first time. A big shout out to Thầy Quang for your dedication to make the lessons engaging. Also many thanks to Thầy Phương for your heart for my other child - we loved your Spiderman technique :). All the best to the teachers there and I strongly recommend this swimming school. We will miss you all.
STAGES
Our babies and kids program includes six progressive stages of learning to swim, each brought to life with a fun Australian underwater theme and guided by our friendly Aussie animal coaches.
Foundations
Our Foundations Stage is where children begin learning the core building blocks of swimming. This stage focuses on essential skills like breath regulation, floating and kicking on the back, a strong and beautiful flutter kick, and doggy paddle.
We know from experience that a swimmer must first develop these fundamental skills before we can introduce arms for freestyle and backstroke. This approach leads to stronger, more confident swimmers who are ready to progress safely and successfully into our Basic Strokes stage.
Lessons are small, focused, and fun — with our teachers guiding each child at their own pace. We place a strong emphasis on developing correct movement patterns early, building the strength and coordination needed for future strokes.
Each swimmer receives a certificate at the end of their level — celebrating key progress in body position, independence, and control in the water.
(Take a sneak peek at our Level 3 certificate.)
Teacher - Swimmer Ratio
1 Teacher - 3 Swimmers - for Level 1 - 2
1 Teacher - 4 Swimmers - for Level 3-4
A sample certificate awarded to a swimmer for achieving their Level 1. All certificates have an underwater theme with a new aquatic animal.
Stroke Basics
By the time swimmers reach this stage, they are pool ready and confident in deep water. Our Stroke Basics Stage is where real swimming technique begins — combining the skills they’ve already mastered with new movements to build the foundation of freestyle and backstroke.
Swimmers learn to coordinate their arms and legs with timing and control. Each element of the stroke is taught step-by-step, helping children develop strong body position, consistent kicking, and efficient arm recovery — all while staying relaxed in the water.
By the end of this stage, swimmers have fluent arm and leg coordination in freestyle and backstroke, and can swim one full length of backstroke. Swimmers are ready to begin learning how to breathe to the side while practicing freestyle in our next stage .
Lessons remain fun and focused, with our teachers supporting every swimmer’s progress in a structured and encouraging environment.
At the end of the level, swimmers receive a certificate — celebrating their technique, independence, and readiness for full-stroke development.
Teacher - Swimmer Ratio
1 Teacher - 4 Swimmers - for Level 5
1 Teacher - 5 Swimmers - for Level 6
Swim certificate for Level 5 Sea Lions – building freestyle and backstroke foundations at Australia Swim School Thao Dien
Chứng nhận bơi cấp độ 5 – Sea Lions tại Australia Swim School Thảo Điền, phát triển kỹ năng bơi sải và bơi ngửa cơ bản
Swim certificate for Level 5 Sea Lions – building freestyle and backstroke foundations at Australia Swim School Thao Dien
A Sea Lions, Level 5 certificate awarded to our swimmers who become independent and pool ready
Freestyle
With strong foundations in place, swimmers in our Freestyle Stage move through the water with confidence and power. This is where technique really starts to take shape — with a focus on refining freestyle skills, improving timing, and learning how to breathe to the side smoothly and efficiently.
Our experienced teachers guide swimmers through our freestyle teaching secrets — breaking down each part of the stroke to build speed, control, and consistency. We also begin introducing breaststroke, starting with a basic, wide-knee breaststroke kick and glide.
As part of this stage, swimmers increase their distance and stamina, preparing for our Wahoo Endurance swims in the next stage. The goal is not just better technique, but more control over the body during longer swims.
Confidence stays at the heart of every lesson, with fun and encouragement built into every activity.
By the end of this stage, swimmers are strong freestyle swimmers with developing stamina, capable of performing a correct breaststroke kick, and well-prepared for the challenge of learning all four competitive strokes.
Teacher - Swimmer Ratio
1 Teacher - 5 Swimmers - for Level 7 & 8
1 Teacher - 6 Swimmers - for Level 9
Swim certificate for Level 7 Parrot Fish – freestyle technique, breathing, and stroke development at Australia Swim School Thao Dien
Chứng nhận bơi cấp độ 7 – Parrot Fish tại Australia Swim School Thảo Điền, tập trung vào kỹ thuật bơi sải và cách thở
Swim certificate for Level 7 Parrot Fish – freestyle technique, breathing, and stroke development at Australia Swim School Thao Dien
The most colourful fish in our collection of certificates, the Parot Fish! Awarded to our swimmers when they achieve the skills required for Level 7.
Become Ocean Ready
Make 1KM Freestyle Your Goal
Our next 1KM Gold Medal Swim is in August 2026.Chat to our Deck Supervisors about making 1KM Freestyle your swimmer’s next big goal.
Four Strokes
In our Four Strokes Stage, swimmers work towards mastering all four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. With a strong technique base already in place, this stage focuses on refining stroke efficiency, improving timing, and developing the strength and endurance needed for Wahoo endurance swims.
Swimmers are introduced to butterfly kick and arm coordination, while continuing to improve their freestyle breathing, backstroke timing, and breaststroke rhythm. Lessons remain structured and supportive, with experienced teachers guiding each swimmer through more advanced skills in a fun, motivating environment.
A key milestone in this stage is the 1KM Wahoo Endurance swim — a real test of stamina, confidence, and pacing. By the end of the stage, swimmers can perform all four strokes with control and purpose, setting them up for success in any pool or open water setting.
Swimmers leave this stage not just stroke-ready, but ocean ready — equipped with the confidence, strength, and skills to enjoy the water at a whole new level!
Teacher - Swimmer Ratio
1 Teacher - 6 Swimmers - for Level 10 & 11
1 Teacher - Up to 13 Swimmers - for Level 12
Swim certificate for advanced kids in Stage 5 – Whale Sharks level 12, at Australia Swim School Thao Dien, focused on distance, butterfly, and competitive stroke development - Chứng nhận bơi cho trẻ em cấp độ nâng cao – cấp độ Whale Sharks (Giai đoạn 5) tại Australia Swim School Thảo Điền, tập trung vào các kỹ năng bơi xa và bơi thi đấu
Swim certificate for advanced kids in Stage 5 – Whale Sharks level 12, at Australia Swim School Thao Dien, focused on distance, butterfly, and competitive stroke development - Chứng nhận bơi cho trẻ em cấp độ nâng cao – cấp độ Whale Sharks (Giai đoạn 5) tại Australia Swim School Thảo Điền, tập trung vào các kỹ năng bơi xa và bơi thi đấu
Our Level 12 certificate, Whale Sharks marks the end of our Stage 5, where swimmers are now "ocean ready" for real world aquatic activities.
Champions
In our Champions Stage, swimmers fine-tune all four competitive strokes, improve their technique and conditioning, and build the stamina needed to tackle real-world challenges — both in and out of the pool.
Lessons include sprint sets, distance pacing, turns, and racing techniques designed to make our Champions faster — all delivered with a continued focus on fun, growth, and encouragement. Swimmers also complete endurance goals, including a 3KM continuous swim.
This stage prepares swimmers not just for competition, but for a lifetime of confidence and adventure in the water.
Selected swimmers also have the opportunity to be sponsored by Australia Swim School Thao Dien to represent our team at regional and national events — showcasing their commitment, skill, and love of swimming on a larger stage.
By the end of this stage, swimmers are strong, skilled, and resilient — ready to take on any aquatic challenge with confidence, and carry their swimming success into life beyond lessons.
Advanced swim level certificate for kids completing Champions Stage – includes timed swims, endurance, and competitive strokes at Australia Swim School Thao Dien - Chứng nhận hoàn thành cấp độ bơi nâng cao dành cho trẻ em – Giai đoạn Champions tại Australia Swim School Thảo Điền
Advanced swim level certificate for kids completing Champions Stage – includes timed swims, endurance, and competitive strokes at Australia Swim School Thao Dien - Chứng nhận hoàn thành cấp độ bơi nâng cao dành cho trẻ em – Giai đoạn Champions tại Australia Swim School Thảo Điền
Our Champions certificates take on a more serious tone, reflecting the incredible achievement of reaching the final stage of our program.
Adults
"I just completed my first adult swim lesson, and I wanted to share how much I appreciated the support and encouragement from the instructor. The environment felt very safe and welcoming which helped ease my initial nervousness. I’m excited to continue learning and building my confidence in the water!" - Van Thu
It’s never too late to learn. We guide our adults on their learn to swim journey, one swim at a time.
Our Adults Program is designed for swimmers of all levels — from complete beginners to advanced adults looking to refine technique, build endurance, or prepare for open water.
We offer three progressive levels:
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Adults 1 - Beginners – For adults with little or no swim experience
Goal: Build water comfort, confidence, and basic skills like floating, kicking, and breath control
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Adults 2 - Intermediate – For swimmers ready to improve stroke technique and stamina
Goal: Swim with confidence using freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke
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Adults 3 - Advanced – For confident swimmers wanting to sharpen technique, increase endurance, or train for goals
Goal: Refine all four strokes, build distance, and improve efficiency
Our adult classes are low-pressure, supportive, and progress-focused. Whether you want to conquer a fear, improve fitness, or prepare for triathlons or travel — we’ll help you achieve success, one swim at a time.
Adult swim program certificate for confident swimming and skill development – Australia Swim School Thao Dien - Chứng nhận hoàn thành chương trình học bơi cho người lớn – Australia Swim School Thảo Điền
Adult swim program certificate for confident swimming and skill development – Australia Swim School Thao Dien - Chứng nhận hoàn thành chương trình học bơi cho người lớn – Australia Swim School Thảo Điền
After our beginner adult swimmers gain confidence in the water they're usually able to achieve their Adults 1 certificate within just three months of starting with us.
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Australia Swim School Thao Dien
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172 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City