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Welcome to British Swim School of Downtown Chicago

Survival Swim Lessons in Downtown Chicago

We don’t just teach swimming lessons. We teach water survival skills. British Swim School, the premier swim school in Chicago, has been trusted by families since 1981. Our mission is to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. We aim to instill within our students a love and respect for water, and to foster abilities that can translate into lifelong enjoyment.

Every child is different, and all swimmers will progress at different rates. Our curriculum-based program begins with the foundation of water survival first, followed by learn-to-swim programs. Once the skill of survival is mastered, children learn stroke development skills and progress to the next class level once they’ve mastered the previous level’s goals.

Swimming is not only a fun, healthy activity, but an important life skill for all children. These skills are essential to reducing the risks of a drowning or near-drowning incident, as well as enjoying water-based activities in and around Chicago!

We offer swim classes in Downtown Chicago for all ages and skill levels!

We offer a variety of swimming classes for all ages and skill levels. As the premier survival and stroke development swimming lessons provider in Chicago, British Swim School utilizes highly trained swim instructors to teach swim lessons that focus on safety, fun and developing skill. Our curriculum-based program is offered to infants as young as 3 months, toddlers, children, and adults, so there’s sure to be a class that fits your needs or the needs of your family.

We teach water safety, survival and stroke development skills to families in and around Chicago Loop, Skokie, Evanston, Hyde Park, Rogers Park, Southlake, and the surrounding communities!

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Contact our friendly, locally based customer service team. We are here to help you with every aspect of your swim journey!

Step-By-Step Enrollment Instructions!
  1. Click on the map below and choose your location
  2. Click the “Book a Class” button to find the class that is right for your skill level.
  3. View available times at your desired location, then select the preferred class.
  4. Begin the online registration.

Prefer to speak with our friendly customer service team? Contact us today!

Call: (708) 613-5179

Email: GoSwim@BSSChicago.com

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