Developing lifesaving expertise worldwide
Established in 2022, the ILS Lifesaving Academy strengthens the knowledge, leadership and professional practice of people working in lifesaving, water safety and drowning prevention worldwide.
The Academy brings together experienced practitioners, academics and subject specialists from within and beyond the International Life Saving Federation. It develops high-quality adult-learning courses, introductory webinars and professional education programmes that make international lifesaving expertise more widely available.
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Open Water Safety Course Oslo 16-18 October 2026
Open water safety is an important component in the strategies to reduce drowning. ILS Europe, ILS Lifesaving Academy and the Norges Livredningsselskap is pleased to organise this upcoming course to build skills, strengthen knowledge, and connect with others committed to…
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Vision & Purpose
The vision, purpose and governance of the ILS Lifesaving Academy.
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Planned Academy courses, areas of study and introductory webinars.
View informationDrowning Prevention Officer Programme
The Academy’s longer-term professional curriculum for drowning prevention officers.
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Meet the members of the ILS Lifesaving Academy Executive Board.
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Contact the secretariat of the ILS Lifesaving Academy.
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