Looking for kids' swimming classes near you? Check out these swimming classes for children in Singapore. Ready, set, splash!
However old your children are, there’s one thing parents can agree on: teaching them to swim is crucial. Learning good water safety is a life skill we should all be imparting down to our little ones – you never know when they might need it. And, from a fun perspective, learning to swim is all kinds of awesome! With the tropical weather we enjoy year-round in Singapore, it’s so easy to head to your condo or local public swimming pool or enjoy a day on Sentosa’s beaches. If you’re ready to take the plunge and find swimming lessons for kids in Singapore, look no further. We’ve got all the best swim schools in Singapore in one handy read. And don’t forget, it’s never too early to start! Check out our guide to swimming lessons in Singapore for babies to get even the tiniest of tots splash happy!
The best swim schools and swimming lessons for kids in Singapore
1. Swim Masters Singapore
Swimming can be nerve-wracking for first-timers, especially if you have a young kid who’s a little afraid of water. This is where Swim Masters Singapore stands out, as Coach Alvin and his team first focus on teaching kids how to stay relaxed while swimming. Safety is also a priority at every class, as kids are also taught the importance of water safety while picking up fundamental swimming techniques. As all of the instructors at Swim Masters Singapore are registered with the Ministry of Education, you can rest assured knowing that your kids are in good hands. And when it comes to makeup lessons, you’ll be happy to know that this swim school has a flexible approach to it (up to once a month). So no worries if your little one falls ill, or if you have a family emergency. Swim Masters Singapore caters to babies as young as one year old to adult beginners. Private lessons are available for kids and adults as well.
Swim Masters Singapore, venues in Senja Cashew Swimming Complex and other locations
Bonus: Families interested in kids’ swimming lessons at Senja Cashew Swimming Complex can enjoy eight lessons and all necessary equipment at just $155. Just quote “Agent100” when enrolling your child.
2. LearnwithAweswim
The coaches at LearnwithAweswim are passionate about what they do, and it shows! This swim school is run by a family of water enthusiasts who aim to share the joy of swimming with kids as young as four. On top of being professionally certified, LearnwithAweswim’s coaches bring unique perspectives to every lesson through their different competitive aquatic backgrounds. You can expect a progressive journey from this swim school, from its basic Learn to Swim classes to the advanced lifesaving and stroke correction programmes. Each programme is tailored to build confidence, refine technique, and boost endurance at your little one’s pace. Prefer a female swim coach? LearnwithAweswim is one of the few swim schools in Singapore that has dedicated ladies and girls’ swim coaches too. Plus, the swim school offers lessons in both private residences with pools as well as public pools around the island!
LearnwithAweswim, lessons conducted in private residences (West and Central) as well as public pools around Singapore (including Bukit Batok and Clementi).
3. Marsden Swim School
It’s never too early to start learning swimming, and Marsden Swim School is one of the best places for the kiddos to start their swimming journey. The swim school has been offering classes to kids and adults for over 20 years, teaching little swimmers as young as four months old! It recently opened a new indoor location in Jalan Jurong Kechil, featuring a heated salt-chlorinated pool that’s perfect for babies to learn swimming in. This new location also houses several fantastic facilities: hot showers, changing rooms and tables, and even infant shower seats. Families have the option of joining classes held in GESS – International School too, which has an indoor Olympic-sized pool. Marsden swimmers follow a carefully planned swim level progression, starting as little Starfishes and graduating as agile Manta Rays. The school is affiliated to the Singapore Swimming Association as well, providing swimming lessons to higher level swimmers at the Delta Swimming Complex.
Marsden Swim School, venues in 102 Jalan Jurong Kechil, German European School Singapore, and Delta Swimming Complex
4. aquaDucks
Founded in 1989, aquaDucks is no stranger to the Singapore swimming scene. The swim school offers kids a unique swim experience. Kids are exposed to a blend of the best swimming techniques from all over the world, taught by a truly passionate and professional team. aquaDucks welcomes swimmers of all ages, from babies as little as four months old to even seniors above 55 years! Aside from teaching the basics, the swim school has a new Competitive (Swim Team) programme for children (aged eight to 14) who are interested to perfect their techniques and push their limits in swimming. It also has a special programme for domestic helpers that offers a combination of basic swimming techniques, water safety, and rescue techniques. School holidays are not forgotten as well, with regular holiday camps held to keep your little ones active and fit throughout the school break. aquaDucks has just added Sports Lifestyle Centre in Bukit Merah to its list of venues and is the centre’s exclusive vendor for swim classes.
aquaDucks, venues in Queenstown, Turf City, Newton, Hollandse Club, Swiss Club, and a new one in Bukit Merah.
5. Swish Swimming
We’re big fans of Swish Swimming, and for good reason. Not only are the swimming instructors the loveliest people ever, but the actual swim lessons are fab, and the pools are, too. If you want the kids to learn to swim, be sure to check the facilities and the children’s classes out. It’s tucked away within the Loewen Cluster on Dempsey Hill, and you’ll find both indoor and outdoor pools set in a beautifully restored black-and-white property. There’s also the swim studio over at Core Collective Dempsey (we held a pool party there once!). Swimming lessons for babies are available, and the swim school also provides swim lessons for children with special needs. Not only that, there are lessons for helpers too.
Swish Swimming, #01-08, 72 Loewen Road, Singapore 248848
6. SwimShark
Want to swim like a shark? You can do so by enrolling with SwimShark! There are five class levels on offer, with each level catering to a different age group and increasing in difficulty. However, expect more than just swimming classes here – kids get to make new friends, while parents get to meet and interact with other parents too. In this way, SwimShark aims to build connections and communities.
SwimShark, lessons conducted in condo pools
7. Friendly Dolphin Swim School
Perhaps your kiddo would want to swim like a dolphin? Friendly Dolphin Swim School is one of the largest swim schools in Singapore that conducts swimming lessons in a comfortable, learning environment. Its aquatics programme includes private lessons, lessons conducted at public swimming pools, and lifeguarding services. The school also caters to all kinds of learners, with the aim to help them learn and achieve their best – by focusing on the basics and laying good foundations. Their team of swim coaches use a games-based approach to tap into children’s natural love for play, helping them learn to swim effortlessly while having fun. Lessons are tailored to individual needs, whether students thrive with one-on-one coaching or learn faster in group settings focused on specific skills. Their certified instructors bring experience teaching all ages — from toddlers building water confidence to adults mastering techniques for swimming and fitness.
Friendly Dolphin Swim School, various public pools in Singapore
8. Happy Fish Swim School
Happy Fish Swim School has been running (or should that be swimming?) since 2007, and it’s gone from strength to strength. It offers swim classes for kids of every age, all the way from four months onwards! Plus, if you need to brush up on your own swim strokes, it offers adult swimming lessons, too. How good?! The pools are indoor and heated to make the whole experience a whole lot lovelier, which we like. Those awesome peeps also offer special needs swim classes, prenatal sessions and lifesaving courses.
Happy Fish Swim School, various pools, including Bedok, Jurong East, and Bukit Timah
9. SwimRay
SwimRay is one of Singapore’s leading private swim schools that offers a first-of-a-kind pedagogy combining accident survival swimming techniques and competitive swimming skills. Run by former swim student and naval diver Ray Kua, the business started when he noticed that most private swimming lessons in Singapore primarily focus on stroke efficiency, with little to no emphasis on water survival in open water. To help value-add the learning experience and build confidence amongst swimmers in open water, SwimRay incorporates accident survival swimming skills to equip children with drownproofing, limb immobility swimming, and shock entry skills.
SwimRay, various locations across Singapore
10. Little Splashes
At Little Splashes, the swim coaches pride themselves on being more than just a swim school for children to attend swimming lessons. Other than teaching strokes and water confidence, they believe in cognitive development, holistic learning and social interaction. We love how they create real scenarios for kids so that our little ones can get as much experience as possible in certain situations. Lessons are kept to an attention-grabbing 30 minutes, and the focus is on fun and play.
Little Splashes, several indoor pools across Singapore
11. YellowFin
Kids as young as four years old can learn swimming at YellowFin. The highly experienced swimming instructors can recognise swimmers’ current abilities, from which the trainers will work out the best training plan to help learners improve. If you’re looking the learn swimming the right way, this swim school is one of the best to enrol in. Psst, prefer a female instructor to train your daughters? That can easily be arranged too.
YellowFin, lessons conducted in public pools islandwide
12. Isplash Swim School
Isplash is fast becoming one of the leading swim schools for kids in Singapore. Safety’s the name of the game here. In fact, its in-house swimming instructors are certified to coach the SwimSafer Program in accordance with the Ministry Of Education. Whoop! Lessons are held at various public pools, such as Jurong West Swimming Complex, Bukit Batok Swimming Complex and Taman Jurong Lake Swimming Complex. If you prefer private swimming lessons at your condo or want a group class at another location, the friendly team will happily do a free matching service for you.
Isplash, various locations islandwide
13. Able Aquatic School
The swim coaches at Able Aquatic School (founded in 1981, by the way!) love water, love swimming and love sharing that with their students. Group lessons are taught in most of Singapore’s public swimming complexes, making it easier for parents island-wide to find a competent swimming instructor close to home. We love that it’s also an inclusive school, offering fun and enriching classes to children with special needs.
Able Aquatic School, various locations islandwide
14. Singapore Swimming Academy
Singapore Swimming Academy has been operating since 2008, and it is now the market leader for swimming lessons in Singapore. Swim classes can take place at all public and private pools around the island, and kids will learn in accordance with the SwimSafer program. Social butterfly? Never fear. The helpful team will arrange your classes and lessons, matching the best suitable time for your schedule.
Singapore Swimming Academy, various locations islandwide
15. The Swim Starter
Keen to see your little one become the next Joseph Schooling? Check out The Swim Starter. Founded back in 1982, its coaching methodology has been designed only for children. Plus its lessons are designed to get your little ones swimming in just under six months! We’re impressed. It operates in public swimming pools that are easily accessible and located near MRT stations too, so getting there is a doddle.
The Swim Starter, locations at Toa Payoh, Pasir Ris and Hougang
16. State Swim
This swimming school has over 45 years of experience and teaches more than 30,000 budding swimmers per week. That’s a testament to how good State Swim is. Its innovative swimming programmes run the gamut: from six months (Waterbabies) all the way to adulthood! Lessons are conducted by skilled, hands-on instructors at its outdoor pool in Suntec City, which has been fitted with state-of-the-art water filtration, thus ensuring fresher water without large amounts of chlorine. Asthmatics and those with lung and skin conditions can swim at the pool safely. State Swim also runs a school holiday swim programme.
State Swim, Level 4, Suntec City (North Wing), 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983; 110 Lorong 23 Geylang Rooftop, Victory Centre, Singapore 388410
17. Inspire Mum & Baby
Turns out, Inspire Mum & Baby does a ton of baby classes in Singapore… including swim classes! Its lesson plan starts by recreating the womb in your bathtub with its rather ingenious Aqua Tub programme for tiny humans up to three months old. Inspire Mum & Baby also has a weekly schedule at its East Coast pool as well as offering private classes at home. The school also provides aquatic therapy, which improves water confidence and aquatic fitness. Time to hit the pool!
Inspire Mum & Baby, 188-2 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 436990
18. Swim to Fly
Did you know that swimming is kind of like flying? So say the folks at Swim to Fly, who say their revolutionary swim method will show results from as early as the first swimming lesson. This swim method is specially designed for beginners without real swimming experience or for swimmers with bad habits that need to be corrected. Choose from private online or offline lessons and have your kids learn water safety and backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke in three simple steps. The instructors also swear to be able to cure aquaphobia. Sounds pretty amazing to us! Contact them for a free trial and to find out if they can come to your condo.
Swim to Fly, multiple locations in Singapore
19. SwimHub
If you’ve been searching for a fun and friendly way for your kiddos to learn swimming, these are the folks you should sign them up with. SwimHub provides private and small group lessons at affordable prices and are taught by qualified swimming instructors. This swim school offers a free trial lesson at your condo. Be sure to get in touch ASAP – their schedules get filled up very quickly! Have a child with special needs? Not to worry – the trainers are able to train them too.
SwimHub, several locations across Singapore
20. Little Fishes
Little Fishes is one of Singapore’s most trusted swim schools, and it’s not difficult to understand why. Its exceptional lessons truly emphasise swimming and can be customised to suit beginner and advanced swimmers. With experienced world-class trainers in the team who have produced expert swimmers, children (and parents) can be assured that they are in good hands.
Little Fishes, various public pools across Singapore
21. Pacific Swim Team
If your three-year-old really enjoys being in the water, go one step further and hone their swimming skills. Pacific Swim Team journeys with its students from total beginners all the way to swimming champions. Swimming lessons are carried out under the watchful eye of lifeguards. You know you’re safe here!
Pacific Swim Team, several pools across Singapore
22. AQZOG Swim School Singapore
Whether you’re seeking MOE-certified SwimSafer lessons or short-term holiday swimming programs for kids, AQZOG Swim School has you covered. With a wide range of swimming programs in Singapore, AQZOG helps young swimmers build water confidence, refine techniques, and develop essential life-saving skills. From stroke correction lessons to advanced training in Life Saving 123 and Long Distance Swim awards, AQZOG’s experienced instructors are committed to helping kiddos achieve their swimming goals. Through expert guidance, your child will master fluid strokes, improve performance, and fall in love with swimming.
AQZOG Swim School Singapore, various public pools in Singapore; lessons at private residence available.
23. SAFRA FINS Swim School
SAFRA FINS Swim School nurtures confident swimmers through a safe, structured curriculum designed for kids aged five and up. With over 11 years of experience and a team of 40 expert coaches, the school operates at five SAFRA club locations: Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Toa Payoh, Yishun, and Mount Faber. Beyond swimming skills, SAFRA FINS inspires children to grow as individuals and team players, fostering essential life skills. The school also offers the SwimSafer Certification Programme, ensuring a secure and enriching experience that keeps young swimmers motivated and eager to return.
SAFRA FINS Swim School, SAFRA Clubs in Chao Chu Kang, Mount Faber, Jurong, Tao Payoh, and Yishun.
24. Ace Dolphin Swim School: Swimming lessons with the SwimSafer and the Tatsuki (TJAP) method
Is your child nervous about swimming? Ace Dolphin Swim School makes it a splash! Since 2008, their expert coaches, certified in SwimSafer and the Tatsuki (TJAP) method, have turned little swimmers into confident dolphins.
Ace Dolphin Swim School, multiple locations
25. ElitePro Swim School
Searching for private swimming lessons or fun group classes? ElitePro Swim School has you covered! Offering lessons for babies, toddlers, kids, and adults, their certified coaches teach at over 100 locations across Singapore, including condos, international schools, and private pools.
ElitePro Swim School, multiple locations
26. Little Swim School
Founded by veteran swim coach Garett Lee, with over 18 years of experience, Little Swim School offers the perfect environment for young swimmers. Their temperature-controlled, saltwater pool is designed for infants, toddlers, and kids to learn and thrive.
Little Swim School, multiple locations
27. Red Dot Penguins
Red Dot Penguins is a family-friendly swim school in Singapore offering interactive parent-child sessions for babies aged six months to two years. Using songs and games, their lessons build water confidence and skills. They also provide swim classes for toddlers, competitive training for kids aged six and up, a social swim club, adult group lessons, and private coaching.
Red Dot Penguins, multiple locations
28. SGCondoCoaches
Need a swim coach near you? SG Condo Coaches makes it easy to find certified instructors for all ages. With a simple online enquiry process, you’ll quickly be matched with a coach perfect for your family’s needs. Enjoy fair pricing with no hidden fees —just hassle-free swimming lessons!
SGCondoCoaches, multiple locations
29. Singapore Swim School
Living in the north of Singapore? Skip the long commute and check out Singapore Swim School at Woodlands Swimming Complex. They offer lessons for all levels — from beginners to competitive swimmers — and can even hold classes at public pools or condo facilities.
Singapore Swim School, multiple locations
30. Swimwerks
Looking for personalised swim lessons? Swimwerks keeps class sizes small — max four students — so coaches can give each child focused attention. Certified by Singapore’s National Registry of Coaches (NROC), their professional coaches offer lessons for toddlers from four years old, as well as older kids and adults.
Swimwerks, Active SG pools and multiple selected condos
31. The Starting Block
The Starting Block offers exciting swim lessons at condo pools, where a dedicated team of coaches helps kids unlock their swimming potential. With small class sizes, each child gets the attention they need to improve and develop a lasting love for the water.
The Starting Block, multiple locations
Ready to make a splash? We’ll see you and your tots for a dip at the pool or beach soon!