Students will spend 12 weeks of the academic year (Four 3-week blocks) in Swimming during their PE class.  The ANS Swimming Program is standard-based in alignment with the U.S. Physical Education Standards (SHAPE).   Their progress is evaluated weekly, as well as attendance, attitude and discipline, based on grade-level expectations for physical literacy & fitness in both pool-based and land-based activities:

• demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

• applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

• demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

• exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

• recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

ANS Pool and all adjacent areas are maintained to the highest hygienic standards in accordance with the US CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). The changing area is equipped with private changing stalls and individual shower stalls, and is cleaned 3 times a day.

With coordinated schedules, ANS is able to provide swimming class to each Primary School Class for four 3-week cycles in the school year.  Swimming is also a very popular after school extracurricular activity choice.  

Competitive swimmers are encouraged to commit to the SwimTigers Club schedule to take advantage of daily training.  Those that meet national standards are able to compete at an elite level.  

Each year ANS invites competitive swimmers in the Secondary School to represent ANS as part of the AASCA Team, competing against other American Schools aross Central America.