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Partner with IYT Worldwide
As an IYT Worldwide partner school, your candidates will have access to the most internationally recognized yacht training programme in the world—covering everything from entry-level courses to professional yacht captain qualifications.
Your school will also benefit from direct visibility through www.IYTworld.com, with a link to your website and the credibility of being part of a trusted global brand.
IYT has built strong relationships with its partner schools, school principals, professional yachting industry leaders, and government authorities. Our mission is to bring the pleasure and safety of yachting to the global public.
While our courses are developed in English, we encourage schools to teach in their native language so students receive the maximum benefit from training. We invite you to apply to join our global network of partner schools and become part of the IYT family.
Why Join IYT?
- Global Recognition: Nearly 250 partner schools in 56 countries (as of January 2025).
- Trusted Brand: The world’s most recognized provider of yacht training and certification.
- Proven Excellence: Over 20 years of maintaining a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) to support consistent quality, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction.
- Government Approvals: More than 50 internationally approved or recognized courses.
- Wide Course Range: From entry-level sailing and powerboat courses up to Yachtmaster Ocean celestial navigation.
- Professional Pathways: MCA-recognized Master of Yachts and other government-approved commercial certifications.
- Revenue Growth: Schools that join IYT substantially increase their student base and income.
- Standardized Training: Modular format allows students to start training in one country and complete it in another.
- ICC Access: Offer your students the International Certificate of Competency (ICC), recognized by the UK MCA and required in most European waters.
- Multilingual Options: Courses can be offered in multiple languages.
Note: IYT will not partner with schools affiliated with the International Sailing Schools Association (ISSA).
How It Works
- All IYT schools teach to the same syllabus, using the same course materials and standards.
- Students can complete modules at any partner school worldwide—for example, starting training in Croatia and finishing in Australia.
- IYT offers both recreational certifications (including the ICC) and professional qualifications recognized by 20+ governments.