9 swim schools for kids in Singapore

Swim schools in Singapore

Swimming is a great exercise for kids. It is not only a really good physical activity but it can also help with the mental well-being of your child — plus it’s lots of fun!

Personally, I’ve always thought of swimming as being good for the soul!

Swimming lessons can give children confidence in the water, improve their technique and, most importantly, provide them with safety awareness.

Here’s the thing — you want to be sure that your child enjoys learning water skills, but it’s also vital they understand how to be safe and independent in the water. So, you need a swim school that offers this balance.

Choosing a swim school for your child might fill you with dread, but don’t let it be so! To get you started, we’ve put together this list of the best swim schools for kids in Singapore.

1. Swimfast Aquatic

Swimfast Aquatic Group caters to kids aged 4 and above. They provide both group and private lessons at various venues like ACS Barker and Raffles Institution.

Kids aged 4 years old and above follow the Learn-to-Swim program where they learn basic water skills, proper stroke techniques including breathing techniques and coordination.

Other programs which the school provides consist of Competitive Swimming and Stroke Correction.

Swimfast places important focus on teaching swimmers the proper techniques and has a structured path from the basics to training competitively. If you are looking to groom your child to be the next national swimmers, the Competitive Swimming program is your answer - Tao Li, Joseph Schooling, Quah Ting Wen, Quah Zheng Wen and Amanda Lim are part of their elite swimming team!

Prices: Competitive starts from $125 per month, Learn-to-Swim starts from $33 per lesson.

What we love: Their pool venues are exclusive use during lesson times, so there will be no overcrowding situations in the pool!

Call 6472 4288 for enquiries or visit the Swimfast Aquatic Group for more information.

Photo credit: Swimfast Aquatic Group Website

2. Singapore Swim School

Singapore Swim School provides group swimming lessons, for kids aged 4.5 to 13 years old, at any Singapore swimming complex or even at your condo pool.

Swim programmes are available for all abilities from beginner to competitive level.

Kids’ classes follow the national SwimSafer programme, which is designed to introduce kids to water safety, while getting to grips with essential swimming skills. It runs over 6 stages and kids are given a certificate after completing each phase.

Prices: Fees start from $70 a month for kids, which typically gets you 1 lesson per week. Prices do vary depending on the class size.

Singapore Swim School also has swimming gear for sale at a good price. Check their website for promotions and discounts.

What we love: The school operates a free trial system – so you can make sure your kid feels comfortable with the class and instructor before you commit to registering your child for classes.

Call 9619 627 for enquiries or visit the Singapore Swim School website for more information.

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3. Happy Fish Swim School

Happy Fish Swim School provides private or group lessons at various venues across Singapore.

It has parent-accompanied sessions for babies from 4 months old, as well as swimming lesions for kids and adults.

Its kids’ swimming lessons, for ages 5 to 13 years old, also follow the national SwimSafer programme. Children are taught about lifesaving skills as well as swimming techniques.

Prices: Happy Fish charges $210 per term for a group class, which gives you 12 lessons in total. It also has bundle price options for 2 terms or more.

Private classes are also available, with prices starting from $240 per month.

What we love: For parents enrolling more than 1 kid, this school will work out a schedule of back to back classes to make things more convenient for you.

Call 9651 7946 for enquiries or visit the Happy Fish Swim School website for more information.

Photo credit: Happy Fish Swim School Facebook page

4. Aqua Bambinos

Aqua Bambinos runs parent-accompanied sessions for babies and toddlers from 6 months to 36 months old, and independent child swimming lessons up to 7 years old.

Run by two mums, its teaching programme also encourages social, emotional and motor skills development.

Coaches are AUSTSWIM-certified (Australia’s national organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety) and kids are assessed on their abilities first, so lessons can be tailored to the specific needs of each child.

Games and activities are used during the sessions to develop water safety and swimming techniques.

The centre is located at 45 Burghley Dr, Singapore 559022 and is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 6pm.

What we love: It has a private indoor teaching facility, which has a temperature controlled swimming pool set to 30 degrees – perfect for fun and learning in the water!

Call 6487 3225 for enquiries and price information or visit the Aqua Bambinos website for more information.

Photo credit: Aqua Bambinos Facebook page

5. Marsden swim school

Marsden Swim School has lessons for infants, toddlers and children, as well as adults, at 5 venues across Singapore.

Its "Learn To Swim" programme usually has a maximum of 4 to 6 children per session, taught by AUSTSWIM-certified (Australia’s national organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety) coaches.

Semi-private or individual classes can also be arranged.

Marsden Swim School concentrates on stroke technique and development during lessons, as well as teaching kids about water safety skills.

Prices: Fees start from $30 per lesson and vary depending on the size of the class.

What we love: Children can also join a swim squad once they have passed the beginner courses for advanced learning as part of a team.

Call 6473 8353 for enquiries or visit the Marsden Swim School website for more information.

Photo credit: Marsden Swim School Facebook page

6. The Little Fins Swim School

The Little Fins Swim School offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Group sessions up to a maximum of 10 students can be booked, as well as private lessons for kids aged 3 to 12 years old.

Classes are usually conducted by Coach Lynn Adele Chng at Hougang Swimming Complex, but can be arranged at any SSC or in private pools at condos or clubs in Singapore.

Prices: Fees start from $80 for 4 group lessons and $260 for 4 private lessons. There are also school holiday programmes available at $300 for 12 lessons – running 3 lessons per week.

What we love: Coach Lynn! She runs the school and carries out most of the teaching for a really personal touch. Learn more about her on their website!

Call Coach Lynn on 9128 5082 for enquiries and class schedules, or visit the Little FINS Swim School website for more information.

Photo credit: The Little Fins Swim School Facebook page

7. The FINS Swim School

The FINS swim school offers swim programmes for kids from beginner level upwards.

It operates at SAFRA centres located at Toa Payoh, Tampines and Mount Faber.

The FINS Swim School combines teaching swimming skills with fitness and endurance techniques. Kids’ classes are structured according to beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, following the national SwimSafer programme.

Prices: Fees start from $208.65 for SAFRA members for a weekday course and $247.15 for non-members. Course frequency is 1 session per week for 3 months.

The next intake will start 5th July 2014. Prices vary for weekends.

What we love: With all the emphasis on fun learning, kids will really enjoy getting more confident in the water.

Call 6355 4572 (Toa Payoh), 6788 8404 (Tampines) and 6377 9108 (Mount Faber) for enquiries or visit The FINS Swim School for more information.

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8. Pacific Swim School

Pacific Swim School caters to kids aged 4 to 6 years old.

Following the SwimSafer programme, children will learn the basics about breathing, floating and strokes, as well as water safety.

The school operates out of 3 venues in Singapore – at Tampines, Pasir Ris and Geylang East swimming pools.

Prices: Fees start from $60 per month for a group of 6 to 10 students and from $240 per 4 lessons, for a private one on one session. Prices vary depending on class size.

What we love: More advanced safety classes are also provided for kids. Check out the "Aquapak Award" and "Life Saving Award" from the Singapore Lifesaving Society.

Email [email protected] for enquiries or visit the Pacific Swim School website for more information.

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9. Little Swim School

Little Swim School provides swimming lessons for all ages — from infants to adults. Lessons are provided as an individual or group session.

Toddler classes are available for kids aged 4 to 6 years old. Children are taught about water familiarity and breathing control, as well as basic swimming skills such as floating, propulsion and rotation.

Kids’ classes run for 7 to 12 year olds and follow the SwimSafer programme, which combines swimming skills with water safety.

Stroke correction and an advanced swimming clinic are also available when a child is more proficient.

Prices: Fees start from $15 per lesson from a swim teacher for a group of 5 or more, to $25 for lessons from the Head Coach. Prices vary depending on the teacher and group size.

What we love: Little Swim School specialises in baby swimming lessons as well, so it caters for all members of the family! Mum and baby can take a session too!

Call 6747 5232 or 9144 8755 for enquiries or visit the Little Swim School website for more information.

Written by

Nancy Emery

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