STA Award Courses

Find all the information you need about our STA Award courses and pathways. 

STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming

The STA Award is your first step to becoming a qualified swimming teacher. It equips you to independently teach up to 12 children or adults, from non-swimmers to improvers (Swim England stages 1–7).

This five-day course includes both theory and practical elements, a tutor-assessed workbook, an observed lesson, and a multiple-choice exam. No prior experience is needed, but learners must be 16+

The cost for this course is £450.

2025

All of our STA Courses and Packages are available to book with a payment plan to spread the cost. 

 

STA Award (for brand new teachers) Ladies Only Course

The Crown Hotel, 142-152 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3ED

Course Number: 217182

July 2025

  • 24th July Online 9am-4pm

  • 25th July Online 9am-4pm
  • 28th July In person 9am-6pm

  • 29th July In person 9am-6pm

  • 30th July In person 9am-6pm

  • 31st July In person 9am-5pm

£450

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If you are a Brent resident and wish to apply for funding please complete the form using this link. 

Click here to apply.

*please note all times can be subject to minor change. 

 

 

STA Award (for brand new teachers)

Croydon High, Old Farleigh Rd, Selsdon, Croydon CR2 8YB

Course Number: 217180

July 2025

  • 23rd July Online 9am-4pm

  • 24th July Online 9am-4pm

  • 25th July In person 9am-6pm
  • 26th July In person 9am-6pm

  • 28th July In person 9am-6pm

  • 29th July In person 9am-6pm

£450

Click here to enrol

*please note all times can be subject to minor change. 

 

 

STA Award (for brand new teachers)

Croydon High, Old Farleigh Rd, Selsdon, Croydon CR2 8YB

Course Number: 217181

August 2025

  • 18th August online 9-5pm

  • 19th August In person 9-6pm

  • 20th August In person 9-6pm

  • 21st August In person 9-6pm

  • 22nd August In person 9-5pm

£450

Click here to enrol

*please note all times can be subject to minor change.