Thinking of learning to swim? Whether you are ready to make waves like a pro or dipping your toes in the water for the first time, finding the ideal swim school in Singapore is as cool as the pool itself. No matter how old or skillful you are in the sport, Singapore has got a plethora of options.
Swimming is not just about staying afloat; it is a fab way to have a whale of a time, flex those muscles, and stay fit. With the extensive variety of swimming lessons offering all sorts of vibes, from serious stroke correction to fun-packed lessons, we have paddled our way through the internet to bring you 11 of the best swim schools across this island.
Note: This lists is strictly not in order.
1. State Swim Suntec City
State Swim Suntec City has been offering quality swimming lessons for over 50 years. Originally from Australia, they have since expanded to Singapore. No matter your age, they have the swimming class for you. They have five types of swimming programmes: Swim & Play for 6 months and above, Learning to Swim for 4 years and above, Teams for learn to swim graduates, adults for 18 years and above, and a holiday programme for 4 years and above.
Customer Reviews:
Annette Wen
The coaches at State Swim are super professional and nice. But thank you to Coach Taha, Wan, Janice and Sam. 🙂
Theepan S.N.
All my kids are learning swimming here. Good progress. Small group with reasonable price.
Mandy Khoo
Amazing coaches, flexibility of make-up classes and timely feedback of the kids’ progress. 🙂
Website: https://www.stateswim.com.sg/
Contact: 8123 0103
Location: 3 Temasek Blvd Suntect City, #04-02 (Access via Lobby M & M2b), Singapore 038983
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10 AM – 8:30 PM | Tuesday & Thursday: 10 AM – 4 PM | Satuday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM | Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1 PM
2. Little Fishes Swimming School
If you are looking for quality swimming lessons for your children, look no further than Little Fishes Swimming School. They specialise in children swimming class. Whether you want them to learn deep water skills, increase their physical activity, or learning to pick up some basic swimming skills, they have the right programme. Apart from their main headquarter, their swimming classes are also located at 22 swimming complexes across Singapore, ensuring that you can find one near you.
Do not worry if you are not a child as they also offer other classes, such as adult swimming classes, private swimming classes, ladies swimming classes, corporate swimming classes, and family swimming classes.
Customer Reviews:
Will Young
Coach Steven from Little Fishes Swimming School is patient with my kids (4 and 5 years old) and is great at teaching them. They have improved tremendously and are more confident in the water.
Eng Yong Chang
We are lucky to have coach Steven, he is very nice and patient. he has great way to teach swimming, specially on correct pasture. My daughter likes him, she is look forward to every class.
Satheesh Cheruvathur
Friendly staff, dedicated trainer, a wow place…
Website: https://swimlessons.sg/
Contact: 9643 6331
Location: 22 Sin Ming Lane, #06-76, Midview City, Singapore 573969
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM | Saturday & Sunday: Closed
3. Penguin Swim School
Founded in 2021, Penguin Swim School aims to instill confidence and respect towards water in their students. Their swimming classes go beyond swim instructions; they aim to inspire a love for water, creating a solid foundation that enables their student to enjoy the water for a lifetime. Whether you are an infant, toddler, kid, or adult, Penguin Swim School offers swimming classes that caters to every age.
The best part of their swimming lessons is that they come to your house should you live in a private housing. However, if you do not, they will arrange an alternative once you are on board with them.
Customer Reviews:
Ivy Yap
Coach yi en is very patience and nicely
Amy Genciane
Remus and the team are very kind and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Anil Choudhary
My son takes swimming lessons under coach Remus. He is a great coach, mentor and friend. Remus shows unwavering commitment and builds confidence in so. Thank you so much coach Remus!
Website: https://www.penguinswimschool.com/
Contact: 6016 2080 | 8909 4656
Location: 160 Robinson Rd, #14-04 Singapore Business Federation Centre, Singapore 068914
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8 AM – 10 PM (By appointment only)
4. Marsden Swim School
With over 20 years of experience, Marsden Swim School is the only Gold Standard or tier-one AUSTSWIM swimming school in Singapore, offering award-winning swimming classes for every age. They offer four types of swim programmes, such as infant and toddlers for children between the ages of 4 months and 4 years, learn to swim for beginners of all ages, stroke development for competitive and casual swimmers, as well as swim squads for junior and senior competitive swimmers.
While their main headquarter is at Jalan Juron Kechil, Bukit Timah, they also operate at German European School, Dairy Farm Lane, and Delta Swimming Complex.
Customer Reviews:
Li Fang Tan
Both my kids attend swimming classes at Marsden, and the people there have been nothing but accommodating. They enjoy the classes, and the coaches have been encouraging.
Michael Michael
Our 3yo toddler’s journey with Marsden swim school was a fantastic one. Every step of the way, there were detailed instructions provided by the excellent admin staff (Thippa) and head (Arnaud) for the registration of trial class and booking/payment of subsequent classes so it was easy for us to plan our schedules. The Marsden admin team was also super responsive for issuance of vouchers for rescheduling of makeup classes through their single common mailbox and you can easily reschedule online. Super useful since as parents with young toddlers, our schedules can be messed up lol.
More importantly, the actual swim lessons (by Coach Vanessa) were handled professionally and in a fun manner that my toddler didn’t want to leave every time. Our toddler also overcame her 2 years of irritation with water pouring down her head during showers after the water acclimatisation done by Coach Vanessa at every class and could now stay under water for 5 secs. All these happened over the course of around 5-6 classes.
We are very happy with the coaches and staff at Marsden and look forward to our toddler’s levelling up at future swim classes
Marc Ayden
Made the right choice to send my 3 year old daughter to Marsden Swim School at the Jalan Jurong Kechil outlet. She has been predominantly been trained by Coach Chester who has been nothing short of professional, interactive, and engaging – highly important attributes for kids her age. Her other coaches for make up classes included coach Anault, coach Song, and coach Brandon, all of which has made her feel comfortable and confident in the pool. My daughter has been looking forward to every class since she started off with the trial.
For prospective parents, the facilities here are great. The pool is heated and the water is not chlorinated but filtered and treated in another way, which is great for kids with sensitive skin and lungs. Showering facilities are on the second floor which would definitely need parent accompaniment but has railings to prevent any major accidents. Showers are heated and more than adequate after each class. Group classes are a decent size, not over crowded in any form or way. In fact, there are times when my daughter has the personal attention for classes at odd timings (near lunchtimes).
Lastly, having the portal is super convenient for us to book classes and make payment. More importantly, we are able to track her progress accordingly as well through their cute classification of starfish, turtles, stingrays and more. All in all, highly recommend any parents with kids starting from as early as 4 months old but even for older kids, it’s never too late to start too! Marsden definitely sets the standard for nurturing a good foundation for your child.
Website: https://marsdenswimschool.com/
Contact: 6015 0637
Location: 102 Jalan Jurong Kechil, Singapore 598602
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
5. Red Dot Penguins
They believe that swimming is for everyone. Their swimming classes cater to a wide range of skill sets and ages, from baby classes for kids up to 24 months to adults learning to swim. They offer the first lesson for free. During the 45-minute lesson, they will assess you or your child’s swimming capabilities and water confidence to determine the right class level.
Customer Reviews:
Daisy Zhang-Charles
My 7yo daughter has been taking swim classes with Red Dot Penguins since last year. I like that the coaches teach and instruct with terms and imagery that kids can understand and relate to. This really helps the children to process the teachings and put them into practice. They are also very creative in doing different activities/drills that make swimming fun for the kids, all this while still keeping to an overarching learning structure to ensure that the kids progress in water confidence and in the sport. The results speak for themselves: from a non-swimmer, my daughter is now highly water confident and properly picking up the various swim strokes.
All the coaches and non-coaching staff I’ve encountered thus far are friendly, and really great with kids. More importantly, they seem to operate as one cohesive team where there is a constant flow of good communication. For example, if my daughter’s usual coach is not around that week, or if my daughter has to go for a make-up lesson that is not conduct by her usual coach, the stand-in coach knows where exactly my daughter is at in terms of progress and will work with her accordingly. Also, at the end of every lesson, the coach will speak with every parent to briefly update what was done in class that day and what our respective child could work on to improve.
Finally, they have very reasonable policies with regard to bad weather, child falling ill, make-up classes, pause of lessons. This is unlike a lot of other swim schools and private coaches which I’ve enquired with or had trial lessons with before starting lessons with Red Dot Penguins. Kudos to management and all for upholding such high standards. Pls continue to be such a caring swim school, so that more children are able to benefit!
SK
Our boys have been taking classes with Red Dot Penguins for a year. They have gained a lot of confidence in water and look forward to every lesson. The coaches here are patient and encouraging. After each lesson they will give feedback on each child’s progress and makeup lessons are easy to arrange as there is a full team to support both administratively and in the pool. The YMCA pool is very accessible and conducive for lessons. We appreciate the good work done by the team at Red Dot Penguins Swim School!
Rachel Illuz Lubasch
Great swiming school. My 4 kids learn to swim with Red Dot Penguins.
Website: https://www.reddotpenguins.com/
Contact: 9227 4114
Location: SAAC (Siglap): 1 Elliot Rd, Singapore 458686
YMCA @ One Orchard: 1 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238824
SJI International: 5 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318877
Opening Hours: Contact them to find out about their lesson timings
6. Swim Masters Singapore
Swim Masters is a premier swimming school in Singapore dedicated to providing top-notch swimming lessons for individuals of all ages and skill levels. With a team of highly qualified and experienced instructors, the school offers a comprehensive range of classes, from beginner courses to advanced training programs. Their personalised approach ensures that each student receives tailored instruction, helping them to progress at their own pace and achieve their swimming goals. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics, improve your technique, or train for competitive swimming, Swim Masters Singapore provides a supportive and engaging environment that promotes confidence and water safety. Committed to excellence, they utilise modern teaching methods and state-of-the-art facilities, making them a preferred choice for swimming enthusiasts in Singapore.
Customer Reviews:
Monish Rohith
My children learned swimming from Alvin, he is very patient and good coach, able to deliver results. Highly recommended coach.
Daphne K
Coach Alvin is patient and easygoing when teaching! He is clearly experienced and is able to offer recommendations to any issues/challenges faced. Learnt breaststroke and freestyle by the end of 8 lessons (caveat: need to do own practice). Thanks coach!
Nur Huda K
Could frog style and breast stroke my way to mid pool after 6 lessons in. Previously terrified of being in water. May still need more lessons or practice to be confident enough to front crawl or tread water but i can say id probably be able to survive if fell into a waterbody.
Website: https://www.swimmingcourses.sg/
Contact:9060 1817
Location: 101 Bukit Panjang Rd, Singapore 670534
Opening Hours: Contact them to find out about their lesson timings
7. Swish Swimming
Swish Swimming offers the opportunity to swim at their temperature-controlled indoor and outdoor pools at the beautiful and lush Dempsey Hill. Founded in 2014, they offer a wide range of swimming classes, such as parent and baby swimming lessons for kids aged from 4 months to 42 months and adult swim classes. They even offer unique classes, such as ones for individuals with special needs, such as ADHD, down syndrome, cerebal palsy, and autism, as well as swimming classes for your domestic helper.
Customer Reviews:
Madelaine Lambo
Swish Swimming has been a brilliant part of our family’s life since moving to Singapore 5 years ago. All 3 of our children have thoroughly enjoyed the lessons throughout the years whilst gaining the confidence and required skill sets to make swimming a super fun and safe activity for us all to enjoy as a family. We couldn’t recommend Swish enough! We’ve also made a lot of wonderful friends through the swimming lessons, so you gain much more than just your child’s swimming skills!
Pedra Martinez
My 2 kids have been with Swish for the last 6 years. My younger one has been with swish since she was 18 months. Now, she is part of the school’s swim team! Thank you swish for teaching my kids how to swim and making them love it!
Steven Jin
Couldn’t recommend Swish Swimming enough! Our toddler started class from age 6 months until now, and not only loves the water, but has developed into confident little swimmer. Attending class every week has been an absolute highlight of our time in Singapore. We had coach Belle and Eric, and they are two amazing coaches who genuinely care for every child in their class and go above and beyond to help each child develop at their own pace. Thank you Swish Swimming!
Website: https://swishswimming.com/
Contact: 9832 2522
Location: 72 Loewen Road, #01-08 Dempsey Hill, Singapore 248848
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 6 PM | Saturday: 8 AM – 6 PM | Sunday: 8 AM – 5:30 PM
8. Swimfast Aquatic Group Pte Ltd
The Swimfast Aquatic Group was established in 1995 by two-time Olympian David Lim. If you are looking for high-quality swimming classes in Singapore, then Swimfast Aquatic Group is the right place to look at. Not only have they produced national champions and athletes, but they are the preferred swim school for those looking to compete.
Their swimming classes include those who are picking up the sport for the first time, competitive swimming classes, as well as those who want to learn artistic swimming.
Customer Reviews:
Eleanor Tan
We started our junior squad journey when our daughter turned 7. From being fearful of the massive 50m pool, fear of the height of the starting block, fear of crowds at competitions… in the past 14 months, she’s overcome every single one of her fears at every step of her journey with the help of junior coaches’ dedication and focus on bringing the children to their personal next level. Our daughter’s done 6 junior competitions to date. We’re extremely thankful for the Swimfast community!
Coach Dean’s energetic & engaging complimented by Coach Bryan’s calm instructions. The coaches maximise the time allocated.
Sook Ying Lee
My elder son (DS1) has been with Coach Wei (Intermediate Squad) then subsequently been promoted to Youth Squad under Coach Melvin. My younger son (DS2) has been with Coach Dean and Coach Bryan (Junior Squad) then subsequently been promoted to Intermediate Squad under Coach Wei. Under their guidance, they have both improve tremendously. Both my sons simply love it there. They would not trade anything else for coming for their trainings. They are times when the pool is full of shouting, ironically the kids will still come back the next day high in their spirit. The coaches are very dedicated and passionate. They always want the best for them. Three thumbs up to them.
Yusti Suhendy
My daughter age 15 is a competitive swimmer from Indonesia. She trained with coach Melvin during our 1 week stay in Singapore. He was very attentive and showed great care to her, both complimenting and correcting bad habits and flaws in her strokes. My daughter loved his class and was always happy to attend his sessions. I appreciate very much all his coaching and guidance and I would highly recommend Swimfast and coach Melvin!
Website: https://swimfast.com.sg/
Contact: 6539 9331 | 8366 5522
Location: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker): 90 Barker Rd, Level 3U, Shaw Pool, Singapore 309918
Methodist Girls’ School: 11 Blackmore Drive, Singapore 599986
Opening Hours: Contact them to find out about their lesson timings
9. Swimduro
Founded by Jina, an ex-national triathlete with over 20 years of coaching and swimming experience, Swimduro is all about teaching their students how to swim efficiently with the correct technique. Their classes are typically held in public pool complexes and condominiums in Kallang Basin, Bishan, River Valley, Outram, Tiong Bahru, and Redhill.
Customer Reviews:
Yeo Phuay Leng
Despite my water phobia, I managed to overcome it after my swimming lesson with coach Jina.✨️
I have enjoyed my lesson and surely is looking forward to have more lessons with her. 💪
I am thankful and grateful to have her as my swimming 🏊♀️ coach 🙏 ❤️
Rachel Koh
Coach is patient (: Tried floating on my back for the first time in my lesson, on my first lesson! She also gave good techniques teaching me how to float on water and I even managed to glide in the water for a short distance (:
Yvonne Wong
Went to the class not knowing what to expect, but coach Jina made the lessons comfortable for us. I appreciate how she is technical and quickly pinpoint our problems to correct our forms. Would recommend her for adults who want to learn swimming too.Also , it was good that we had our lessons at Delta swimming complex- we can still continue swimming indoor even when its drizzling
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Swimduro
Contact: 8499 6981
Location: Delta Swimming Complex, Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, and Bishan Swimming Complex, and surrounding private condos
Opening Hours: For kids: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 2 PM – 6 PM | Saturday & Sunday: 8 AM – 6 PM | Wednesday: Closed
For adults: Monday – Sunday: 7 AM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 8 PM | Wednesday: Closed
10. SwimShark
SwimShark offers various swimming lessons targeted at different class levels.
Aquatots (Babies & Toddlers): This class targets kids aged from 6 months to 3 years old, and will be adult assisted, which means parents or caregivers are involved in the swimming lessons. Kids will learn basic swimming techniques through games, toys, and songs.
Waterstarters (Preschoolers): This class targets kids aged from 3 to 5 years old, and will be non-adult assisted. Kids will build independence and confidence in the water.
Level 1 (Independent swimming): This class targets kids aged from 4 to 6 years old. Relying on swimming aids, the kids will develop water skillls, such as gliding under the water, kicking, free floating, and basic swimming strokes.
Level 2 (Stroke development): This class targets kids aged from 5 to 8 years old. They will master the four main strokes of swimming: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle.
Level 3 (Stroke performance & correction): This class targets kids aged from 7 to 12 years old, correcting their strokes and getting them to competitive swimming capability. Aspects such as strength and stamina development as well as stroke correction will be taught.
Adult swimming lesson: This class targets individual 13 years and above. Depending on your level of capability, there are three adult swimming classes: Adult learn to swim, Adult stroke for development, and Adult swim for fitness.
Curently, there are offering these classes at the private condos listed below.
Customer Reviews:
Abigail Crosby
Coach Matt has done such a brilliant job teaching my 4 year old daughter to swim. She is now extremely confident to swim and jump into the pool and is developing her strokes. She loves swimming and Coach Matt makes the lessons fun whilst also teaching them the correct techniques. Matt has an extremely calm and friendly manner , he is excellent with the children and Sophie always looks forward to the sessions. Would highly recommend Coach Matt and team, I am so pleased to see how well Sophie has done and am really impressed with how well she can swim now. Thanks Matt!
Michelle Walsh
Our kids have loved sessions with the coaches at swim shark! We have two children who were afraid of water before attending lessons with coach Matt and over the past two years, their confidence has developed immensely. They love the lessons and have a new love for swimming. Both my kids can now swim confidently and are improving after each lesson. Highly recommend swim sharks swim school! Matt is a spectacular coach and is fabulous with the kids. Our son can be very stubborn and Matt was able to work with this and get him involved and on task. He is a very hard working and passionate coach!
Hyunseok Kang
Our 8 year-old boy had 2 sessions with coach Matt and he absolutely enjoyed it. Coach Matt was very patient and attentive and up to the point. We had specific goals and were very happy to see our boy getting there in a very short period of time. I’d highly recommend Coach Matt.
Website: https://swimshark.sg/
Contact: 9654 0004
Location: Dakota Residences, D’Leedon, RiverGate, and Waterbank
Opening Hours: Contact them to find out about their lesson timings
11. Singapore Swimming Academy
Learning to swim should be a fun experience and if you are finding the right swimming classes, Singapore Swimming Academy can help you with that. With over 300 swimming instructors across 25 locations, you can be sure to find a class near you. They offer kids, adults and lady swimming lessons. Additionally, they also offer lifesaving courses!
Customer Reviews:
Nur Fiza
Our 9 yr old is currently a student since 2023. From enrolment process and classes with the coach, smooth process & transition. Coaches are professional and knows well how to handle the children. SSA are flexible with the class timings if there is a need to change. Thank you for yr dedication & support!
Pooi Ling Lee
My girl is so happy learning with Singapore Swimming Academy 👍. All the staffs and Coaches are so helpful and paying attention to the children. We like the new environment here in Bukit Canberra Swimming Pool too.
Rosima Abbas
Hats off to the coaches! My son have been with the academy since stage 0 till now ongoing to stage 6. The coaches are patient and the lesson are well structured. And importantly, my son enjoyed the weekly classes!
Website: https://singaporeswimming.com/
Contact: 9875 5665
Location: Across 25 public swimming complexes
Opening Hours: Contact them to find out about their lesson timings
Conclusion:
Finding the best-fitted swim school in Singapore is all about suiting your preference and needs, as well as one that does not impede your convenience. Our compilation of the 11 best swim schools in Singapore should help you find the place to learn swimming. Each of these places offers their unique take on swimming lessons, be it the style of teaching, their pools, or types of classes.