About The Little Swimmer
About Quintus Ong
Founder, The Little Swimmer
Quintus Ong is the Founder of The Little Swimmer, a specialist aquatic programme dedicated to empowering individuals with additional needs through safe, adaptive, and confidence-building swimming experiences.
With over 15 years of experience in special education, Quintus brings together his deep understanding of movement science, adaptive physical education, and autism-informed teaching practices to design swimming programmes for individuals with mild to severe intellectual disabilities. Since founding The Little Swimmer in 2014, he has developed structured, inclusive swim programmes that focus on water safety, independence, and dignity, while meeting learners at their individual needs and abilities.
Quintus began his career as a Special Educator with the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS), where he researched, designed, and developed Physical Education curricula tailored for students with intellectual disabilities. His work has been shared across local and regional platforms, reflecting his commitment to professional development and inclusive sports education.
With his experience and insights over an illustrious career, Quintus has conducted workshops for coaches, parents, and caregivers, and has presented at national and international conferences on intellectual and developmental disabilities. He continues to advocate for safe water practices, adaptive coaching, and inclusive aquatic education across Singapore.
Our Mission
To create a fun and easy environment for people of all ages. We believe that when you are in the pool, it should be a time where you are relaxed; when you are, it will increase your water confidence.
Our Core Values
- Touching Hearts
- Aspire to Inspire
- Unwavering Determination
How We Started
Quintus has had a love for water sports since a young age. He realised his passion in this industry becoming a junior swim coach after competing as one of the representatives for his secondary school.
He had been a Special Needs Educator for 15 years while coaching in the pool part time. His passion for water sports, as well as his big heart has led him to get himself certified. He did that in hopes to be able to help his students to be confident in the water.
Support from my ex-principal, parents and especially my wife give me the courage to leave teaching to set up “The Little Swimmer” a swim school that caters not only for the mainstream but persons with Additional Needs.
