Multilingual Swimming Lessons for Newcomers

ISP is Coast2Coast's multilingual swimming lessons program for newcomers. A bilingual instructor teaches the Canadian Red Cross Swimming Program in English and in the student's own language, so swimming skills and English build together.

Yes — Farsi is one of the languages ISP currently teaches in, alongside Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean. Mention your preferred language when you register.

Yes — that is exactly who ISP was built for. In these swimming classes for immigrants and newcomers, lessons and practice notes are given in the student's own language as well as English, so a limited English vocabulary is never a barrier to learning to swim.

Yes — ISP welcomes adult beginner swim lessons, including newcomers who never had the chance to learn to swim. Lessons run at a pace set by the swimmer, not by a class schedule.

No — it is never too late to learn. ISP's adult swimming lessons welcome people who never had the chance to learn to swim, and every lesson runs at a pace set by the swimmer. Because instructions come in a language you already understand, you can focus on the skill instead of the translation.

No experience is needed. ISP offers multiple levels, starting with first-time beginners. Tell us about your swimmer's comfort in the water when you register, and we will help place them at the right level.

Swimming instructions have to be understood the first time they are given. A swimmer who is still translating in their head can miss a cue about breathing, floating or staying near the wall. A bilingual swim instructor removes that language barrier, so newcomers can build water safety skills that help protect them and their families from drowning.

Ask when you register. ISP can be arranged as private swimming lessons with a private swim instructor, semi-private swimming lessons for two swimmers, or group swimming lessons in a small class, depending on availability.

ISP offers multiple levels, from first-time beginners through more confident swimmers, following the Canadian Red Cross Swimming Program. Register and tell us your swimmer's age and comfort in the water, and we will help place them at the right level.

Yes — Coast2Coast is a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, and ISP runs the same Canadian Red Cross Swimming Program curriculum used across every Coast2Coast swim offering.

Fill out the registration form and tell us your preferred language and lesson format. We will confirm a bilingual instructor and your first lesson time. Call 1-866-291-9121 if you would rather register by phone.