We are the premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months to adults. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School was founded in Manchester, England in 1981 and our safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made our lessons the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years.

Type of Programs Offered: Our step-by-step program focuses on water acclimation, survival skills, and stroke development. The familiar format of each lesson offers comfort and consistency as you progress through our levels, making each transition smooth and seamless.

Participants Per Each Lesson: You join a small group and receive individual attention and tailored instruction. Water acclimation and water survival programs have a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, with stroke development programs maintaining a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio.

Swim Programs:

Under 3 Years:

• Tadpole – Water Acclimation (3-36 months)
• Swimboree: Beginner Water Survival (3-36 months)
• Seahorse: Advanced Water Survival (18-36 months)

Over 3 Years Old:

• Starfish: Water Acclimation
• Minniow: Beginner Water Survival
• Turtle 1: Advanced Water Survival

Stroke Development:

• Turtle 2: Beginner Stroke Skills
• Shark 1: Advanced Stroke Skills
• Shark 2: Pre-Swim Team

Additional Programs:

• Young Adult: Beginner to Advanced
• Adult: Beginner to Advanced
• Dolphin: Adaptive Aquatics