About Zwemlesmaatje
The Problem
Many large swim schools work with a 'student tracking system' that is exclusively managed by the swimming instructor. This is not customizable for you as a parent and is hardly usable outside the swim school. Are you going swimming with your child yourself on the weekend or in the summer? Then you don't know exactly what you can practice, and you can't conveniently track progress anywhere. In addition, the 'score' in the swim school app stands still, while you see clear progress in the water! Finally, many smaller swim schools work entirely without a tracking system, leaving you completely in the dark.
Instructor-only system
Large swim schools use systems that are exclusively managed by the instructor. As a parent you can only watch, but you cannot use the 'tool' yourself.
What do you practice in the summer?
Want to swim with your child during the holidays? Without a targeted practice plan you don't know what to do, and tracking progress is impossible.
Score stands still, you see progress
The swim school's app only adjusts the score after an official lesson. But you've been seeing improvement for weeks — registered nowhere.
Small schools: no tracking
Many smaller pools and private instructors work without any system. As a parent, you have no guidance at all.
The Solution
"Zwemlesmaatje gives you back control. Practice specifically in the summer and track the progress yourself. Moreover, you can suggest the app to the swim school; it costs them nothing and they can simply track the scores for you per exercise - a great extra service. Do you give swimming lessons or private lessons to your child yourself? Follow every step in detail and generate, share or download a beautiful diploma immediately upon completing a level!"
Progress always in your hands
Track every exercise yourself in the app with a smiley icon system of 0–6 per exercise. No dependence on the school — you are in control.
Targeted practice, also in summer
Know exactly what your child needs to practice for the next level. Ideal for weekly sessions during the holidays.
Free service at every swim school
Instructors can simply update the scores — an extra service they can offer for free to parents. Costs the school nothing.
Generate & share diploma
Achieved a level through private lessons or home schooling? Directly generate a beautiful diploma and share it digitally or print it.
World-Recognized Dutch Quality
Did you know that the Netherlands is seen worldwide as a leading country when it comes to swimming safety? In a country that is largely below sea level, swimming is not a sport, but a lifelong survival skill. The 'Dutch Swimming Lesson Method' is unique because it goes beyond just swimming laps. It's about complete water mastery: swimming with clothes on, underwater orientation, and saving yourself in unexpected situations.
Zwemlesmaatje brings this world-famous methodology directly to your smartphone. All exercises, levels and techniques in our app are based on this golden standard. Whether you live in the Netherlands or on the other side of the world: with Zwemlesmaatje you give your child the best possible foundation. A foundation that stands for safety, confidence and fun. Because if you learn to swim 'The Dutch Way', you learn to swim for life.
Safety, fun and technique in one.
All exercises in one app
All exercises for the various swimming diplomas are in the app. You can adjust, delete or add them yourself, so that it matches your situation exactly.
Costs under control
With our automated calculation model, you have direct insight into the costs from the starting point. No surprises afterwards.
Communication model
Send questions directly to your swimming instructor with our advice model. Receive calendar notifications for the best time to discuss progress with the instructor. Save your instructor's details and use your child's name dynamically in your emails.
Water games
Make swimming lessons more fun with our water games, designed to make your child familiar with the official exercises faster.
Collaboration
We work closely with Zwembadvergelijker to provide you with the best tips and information about swimming lessons.
Community & Map
Choose your swim school on the map or add a new location. See who else is using the app nearby and get in touch to share experiences. Together we make swimming lessons better.
Swimming lessons for every child
Our app is multilingual and can be used worldwide. We believe that learning to swim should be possible for every child, and that you as a parent can play an active role in that yourself.