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  • A Proven Path to Water Confidence: Our unique curriculum eliminates frustration and makes learning to swim a positive experience.
  • The Right Fit for Everyone: No matter your skill level, our expert instructors adapt their approach to help you achieve your personal swimming goals.
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Survival-First Approach

Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.

Highly-Trained Instructors

Learn from experts with in-depth training & enthusiasm for teaching water safety.

Goal-Oriented Program

Progress at your own pace with instruction that fits your unique skills and learning style.

Small Group Sizes

Get individual attention in small groups of 4-6 swimmers for faster progress.

Fun & Gentle Methods

Stay engaged with supportive teaching techniques that make learning fun.

Year-Round Enrollment

Start anytime and make progress with ongoing lessons for uninterrupted progress.

Water Safety

With A Splash Of Fun

Our step-by-step program makes learning fun while helping you build confidence, improve water safety, and master essential swimming skills at your own pace. 

Water Acclimation

Become comfortable in the water with support from highly-trained & caring instructors. 

Water Survival

Build confidence and learn lifesaving survival skills like floating, rolling over & breathing.

Stroke Development

Strengthen your survival skills & become a master of the four competitive swim strokes.

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Locations

Find a nearby location for pool details, pricing, and availability. Then, take our fast and easy swim assessment to match the right program for your age and skill level.
135 Wells Ave
Newton, MA 02459
121 Main St,
Stoneham, MA 02180
1450 Broadway
Saugus, MA 01906

FAQS

Our Swim lessons vary depending on the class level. All children and young adult lessons are $40 per lesson.  Adult Swim lessons are $52 per lesson. For our Barracuda program (pre-swim team) we use a monthly pricing structure as swimmers attend multiple lessons per week, the cost is $300 per month and is $250 if you have an active sibling in the BSS of Greater Boston program. . The non-refundable Annual Family Registration Fee is $65 and is charged upon initial enrollment and annually thereafter.

A note about our billing. All classes, except for the Barracuda program, are billed per class. Usually, you will be billed for four classes per month, but some months you may be billed for five classes because your lesson falls on a day with five lessons per month. Other months it could be three lessons because of a holiday or planned closure. Tuition for the next month is charged on the 25th of every month. 

You should take the easy swim assessment on this website and then choose the location that works best for you. You will then be able to choose the best time for you and enroll immediately online. If you do not find a class that works for you, please join our waitlist, there is no cost to join the waitlist. You always can call/text/email our office with any questions. 

Our instructors are highly trained, passionate professionals specializing in water safety and survival skills. Every instructor completes the comprehensive British Swim School Training Program, which includes detailed in-water coaching and online curriculum components. We prioritize safety, with training covering key safety elements and many instructors holding CPR and Lifeguard certifications. All team members benefit from continuous coaching and professional development.

Our small group lessons are designed to offer individualized support, and the ratio of students to instructors varies depending on the swim level. For our Under 3 classes, the Tadpole and Swimboree levels have a 6:1 ratio, while the Seahorse level maintains a smaller 4:1 ratio. Our classes for Over 3 students—including Starfish, Minnow, and Turtle 1—all have a 4:1 ratio. For more advanced Stroke Classes, the ratio is 6:1. Finally, our Young Adult and Adult classes have a 3:1 ratio. 

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. Please review the website to learn more about each level including the goals for each level.

You can email us at Greaterboston@britishswimschool.com or call or text us at 781-753-4423. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm. 

Swimmers can start as early as 3 months old—because it’s never too soon to learn water safety. There’s no age limit, so whether you’re learning as a toddler, teenager, or anywhere in between, we have a program to help you become a safer swimmer.

We are committed to tracking and celebrating every student’s progress. Each program provides five clear goals, and these goals guide our lessons, ensuring instruction fits the student’s unique skills and learning style. Swimmers advance through the levels at their own pace, moving up once they can consistently perform all five goals for their current level.

No, we do not offer trial lessons but you are welcome to come to the pool while we are open for lessons and see our program in action.  

As a courtesy to you, we offer makeup lessons that you can schedule directly through our British Swim School app. 

We hope you can find a class that has availability,  but if not, you can join our waitlist. There are no fees to join the waitlist. Once you are on the waitlist and we have an opening we will reach out to you via email and text and ask you to respond within 48 hours to take the spot. You are welcome to join more than one waitlist. 

Our Swim lessons vary depending on the class level. All children and young adult lessons are $40 per lesson.  Adult Swim lessons are $52 per lesson. For our Barracuda program (pre-swim team) we use a monthly pricing structure as swimmers attend multiple lessons per week, the cost is $300 per month and is $250 if you have an active sibling in the BSS of Greater Boston program. . The non-refundable Annual Family Registration Fee is $65 and is charged upon initial enrollment and annually thereafter.

A note about our billing. All classes, except for the Barracuda program, are billed per class. Usually, you will be billed for four classes per month, but some months you may be billed for five classes because your lesson falls on a day with five lessons per month. Other months it could be three lessons because of a holiday or planned closure. Tuition for the next month is charged on the 25th of every month. 

You should take the easy swim assessment on this website and then choose the location that works best for you. You will then be able to choose the best time for you and enroll immediately online. If you do not find a class that works for you, please join our waitlist, there is no cost to join the waitlist. You always can call/text/email our office with any questions. 

Our instructors are highly trained, passionate professionals specializing in water safety and survival skills. Every instructor completes the comprehensive British Swim School Training Program, which includes detailed in-water coaching and online curriculum components. We prioritize safety, with training covering key safety elements and many instructors holding CPR and Lifeguard certifications. All team members benefit from continuous coaching and professional development.

Our small group lessons are designed to offer individualized support, and the ratio of students to instructors varies depending on the swim level. For our Under 3 classes, the Tadpole and Swimboree levels have a 6:1 ratio, while the Seahorse level maintains a smaller 4:1 ratio. Our classes for Over 3 students—including Starfish, Minnow, and Turtle 1—all have a 4:1 ratio. For more advanced Stroke Classes, the ratio is 6:1. Finally, our Young Adult and Adult classes have a 3:1 ratio. 

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. Please review the website to learn more about each level including the goals for each level.

You can email us at Greaterboston@britishswimschool.com or call or text us at 781-753-4423. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm. 

Swimmers can start as early as 3 months old—because it’s never too soon to learn water safety. There’s no age limit, so whether you’re learning as a toddler, teenager, or anywhere in between, we have a program to help you become a safer swimmer.

We are committed to tracking and celebrating every student’s progress. Each program provides five clear goals, and these goals guide our lessons, ensuring instruction fits the student’s unique skills and learning style. Swimmers advance through the levels at their own pace, moving up once they can consistently perform all five goals for their current level.

No, we do not offer trial lessons but you are welcome to come to the pool while we are open for lessons and see our program in action.  

As a courtesy to you, we offer makeup lessons that you can schedule directly through our British Swim School app. 

We hope you can find a class that has availability,  but if not, you can join our waitlist. There are no fees to join the waitlist. Once you are on the waitlist and we have an opening we will reach out to you via email and text and ask you to respond within 48 hours to take the spot. You are welcome to join more than one waitlist. 

Our Swim lessons vary depending on the class level. All children and young adult lessons are $40 per lesson.  Adult Swim lessons are $52 per lesson. For our Barracuda program (pre-swim team) we use a monthly pricing structure as swimmers attend multiple lessons per week, the cost is $300 per month and is $250 if you have an active sibling in the BSS of Greater Boston program. . The non-refundable Annual Family Registration Fee is $65 and is charged upon initial enrollment and annually thereafter.

A note about our billing. All classes, except for the Barracuda program, are billed per class. Usually, you will be billed for four classes per month, but some months you may be billed for five classes because your lesson falls on a day with five lessons per month. Other months it could be three lessons because of a holiday or planned closure. Tuition for the next month is charged on the 25th of every month. 

You should take the easy swim assessment on this website and then choose the location that works best for you. You will then be able to choose the best time for you and enroll immediately online. If you do not find a class that works for you, please join our waitlist, there is no cost to join the waitlist. You always can call/text/email our office with any questions. 

Our instructors are highly trained, passionate professionals specializing in water safety and survival skills. Every instructor completes the comprehensive British Swim School Training Program, which includes detailed in-water coaching and online curriculum components. We prioritize safety, with training covering key safety elements and many instructors holding CPR and Lifeguard certifications. All team members benefit from continuous coaching and professional development.

Our small group lessons are designed to offer individualized support, and the ratio of students to instructors varies depending on the swim level. For our Under 3 classes, the Tadpole and Swimboree levels have a 6:1 ratio, while the Seahorse level maintains a smaller 4:1 ratio. Our classes for Over 3 students—including Starfish, Minnow, and Turtle 1—all have a 4:1 ratio. For more advanced Stroke Classes, the ratio is 6:1. Finally, our Young Adult and Adult classes have a 3:1 ratio. 

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. Please review the website to learn more about each level including the goals for each level.

You can email us at Greaterboston@britishswimschool.com or call or text us at 781-753-4423. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm. 

Swimmers can start as early as 3 months old—because it’s never too soon to learn water safety. There’s no age limit, so whether you’re learning as a toddler, teenager, or anywhere in between, we have a program to help you become a safer swimmer.

We are committed to tracking and celebrating every student’s progress. Each program provides five clear goals, and these goals guide our lessons, ensuring instruction fits the student’s unique skills and learning style. Swimmers advance through the levels at their own pace, moving up once they can consistently perform all five goals for their current level.

No, we do not offer trial lessons but you are welcome to come to the pool while we are open for lessons and see our program in action.  

As a courtesy to you, we offer makeup lessons that you can schedule directly through our British Swim School app. 

We hope you can find a class that has availability,  but if not, you can join our waitlist. There are no fees to join the waitlist. Once you are on the waitlist and we have an opening we will reach out to you via email and text and ask you to respond within 48 hours to take the spot. You are welcome to join more than one waitlist. 

Our Swim lessons vary depending on the class level. All children and young adult lessons are $40 per lesson.  Adult Swim lessons are $52 per lesson. For our Barracuda program (pre-swim team) we use a monthly pricing structure as swimmers attend multiple lessons per week, the cost is $300 per month and is $250 if you have an active sibling in the BSS of Greater Boston program. . The non-refundable Annual Family Registration Fee is $65 and is charged upon initial enrollment and annually thereafter.

A note about our billing. All classes, except for the Barracuda program, are billed per class. Usually, you will be billed for four classes per month, but some months you may be billed for five classes because your lesson falls on a day with five lessons per month. Other months it could be three lessons because of a holiday or planned closure. Tuition for the next month is charged on the 25th of every month. 

You should take the easy swim assessment on this website and then choose the location that works best for you. You will then be able to choose the best time for you and enroll immediately online. If you do not find a class that works for you, please join our waitlist, there is no cost to join the waitlist. You always can call/text/email our office with any questions. 

Our instructors are highly trained, passionate professionals specializing in water safety and survival skills. Every instructor completes the comprehensive British Swim School Training Program, which includes detailed in-water coaching and online curriculum components. We prioritize safety, with training covering key safety elements and many instructors holding CPR and Lifeguard certifications. All team members benefit from continuous coaching and professional development.

Our small group lessons are designed to offer individualized support, and the ratio of students to instructors varies depending on the swim level. For our Under 3 classes, the Tadpole and Swimboree levels have a 6:1 ratio, while the Seahorse level maintains a smaller 4:1 ratio. Our classes for Over 3 students—including Starfish, Minnow, and Turtle 1—all have a 4:1 ratio. For more advanced Stroke Classes, the ratio is 6:1. Finally, our Young Adult and Adult classes have a 3:1 ratio. 

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. Please review the website to learn more about each level including the goals for each level.

You can email us at Greaterboston@britishswimschool.com or call or text us at 781-753-4423. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm. 

Swimmers can start as early as 3 months old—because it’s never too soon to learn water safety. There’s no age limit, so whether you’re learning as a toddler, teenager, or anywhere in between, we have a program to help you become a safer swimmer.

We are committed to tracking and celebrating every student’s progress. Each program provides five clear goals, and these goals guide our lessons, ensuring instruction fits the student’s unique skills and learning style. Swimmers advance through the levels at their own pace, moving up once they can consistently perform all five goals for their current level.

No, we do not offer trial lessons but you are welcome to come to the pool while we are open for lessons and see our program in action.  

As a courtesy to you, we offer makeup lessons that you can schedule directly through our British Swim School app. 

We hope you can find a class that has availability,  but if not, you can join our waitlist. There are no fees to join the waitlist. Once you are on the waitlist and we have an opening we will reach out to you via email and text and ask you to respond within 48 hours to take the spot. You are welcome to join more than one waitlist. 

Our Swim lessons vary depending on the class level. All children and young adult lessons are $40 per lesson.  Adult Swim lessons are $52 per lesson. For our Barracuda program (pre-swim team) we use a monthly pricing structure as swimmers attend multiple lessons per week, the cost is $300 per month and is $250 if you have an active sibling in the BSS of Greater Boston program. . The non-refundable Annual Family Registration Fee is $65 and is charged upon initial enrollment and annually thereafter.

A note about our billing. All classes, except for the Barracuda program, are billed per class. Usually, you will be billed for four classes per month, but some months you may be billed for five classes because your lesson falls on a day with five lessons per month. Other months it could be three lessons because of a holiday or planned closure. Tuition for the next month is charged on the 25th of every month. 

You should take the easy swim assessment on this website and then choose the location that works best for you. You will then be able to choose the best time for you and enroll immediately online. If you do not find a class that works for you, please join our waitlist, there is no cost to join the waitlist. You always can call/text/email our office with any questions. 

Our instructors are highly trained, passionate professionals specializing in water safety and survival skills. Every instructor completes the comprehensive British Swim School Training Program, which includes detailed in-water coaching and online curriculum components. We prioritize safety, with training covering key safety elements and many instructors holding CPR and Lifeguard certifications. All team members benefit from continuous coaching and professional development.

Our small group lessons are designed to offer individualized support, and the ratio of students to instructors varies depending on the swim level. For our Under 3 classes, the Tadpole and Swimboree levels have a 6:1 ratio, while the Seahorse level maintains a smaller 4:1 ratio. Our classes for Over 3 students—including Starfish, Minnow, and Turtle 1—all have a 4:1 ratio. For more advanced Stroke Classes, the ratio is 6:1. Finally, our Young Adult and Adult classes have a 3:1 ratio. 

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. Please review the website to learn more about each level including the goals for each level.

You can email us at Greaterboston@britishswimschool.com or call or text us at 781-753-4423. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 12pm. 

Swimmers can start as early as 3 months old—because it’s never too soon to learn water safety. There’s no age limit, so whether you’re learning as a toddler, teenager, or anywhere in between, we have a program to help you become a safer swimmer.

We are committed to tracking and celebrating every student’s progress. Each program provides five clear goals, and these goals guide our lessons, ensuring instruction fits the student’s unique skills and learning style. Swimmers advance through the levels at their own pace, moving up once they can consistently perform all five goals for their current level.

No, we do not offer trial lessons but you are welcome to come to the pool while we are open for lessons and see our program in action.  

As a courtesy to you, we offer makeup lessons that you can schedule directly through our British Swim School app. 

We hope you can find a class that has availability,  but if not, you can join our waitlist. There are no fees to join the waitlist. Once you are on the waitlist and we have an opening we will reach out to you via email and text and ask you to respond within 48 hours to take the spot. You are welcome to join more than one waitlist. 

Expert Swim Instruction for All Levels in Wakefield

Wakefield offers a highly appealing environment for families. Safety is a significant strength here; it’s generally considered a very safe town with low crime rates (a violent crime rate of 153.02 per 100,000 population in 2018, compared to the MA average of 338), fostering a strong sense of security. While some residents mention concerns about increasing density and minor issues, the police are visible and responsive. For education, your children would attend schools within the Wakefield Public School District, which is rated “above average” (B grade on Niche, #115 of 217 in MA). The district offers a solid administration, good teachers, and new facilities at the middle school, providing a strong foundation. The community atmosphere in Wakefield is vibrant and highly engaged; it’s known for its lake near the center of town, which is a popular gathering place for walks, concerts, and other recreational activities. Residents often describe a supportive and caring community with a strong sense of pride. Job opportunities are robust, as Wakefield’s strategic location along Route 128 (I-95) provides excellent access to major employment hubs in Boston, Cambridge, and the high-tech corridors, covering diverse sectors like technology, healthcare, and finance.

When it comes to family-friendly attractions and activities, Wakefield offers a delightful blend of local charm and accessible regional highlights. You’ll frequently find yourselves enjoying Lake Quannapowitt, the town’s central gem, which is perfect for walking, jogging, and enjoying outdoor concerts, especially in the spring and summer. For indoor family fun, Wakefield Bowladrome offers a classic bowling experience that’s always a hit with kids and adults alike. Additionally, exploring Downtown Wakefield provides a charming area with local shops and restaurants, offering a pleasant spot for a leisurely stroll and a meal out.

For families who love to enjoy the water, Wakefield provides excellent aquatic experiences. Lake Quannapowitt offers opportunities for kayaking and paddleboarding, with calm waters ideal for enjoying time on the lake. While dedicated public swimming pools within Wakefield are not prominently featured, many surrounding towns and the wider region offer excellent community aquatic centers with indoor and outdoor pools for year-round recreational swimming.

If you’re ready to make unforgettable family memories and enjoy all the area has to offer, join the British Swim School family today! We’re proud to serve the communities of Melrose, Malden, Stoneham, Beverly, Saugus, Peabody, Wakefield, Revere, Lynnfield, Woburn, Everett, Reading, Winthrop, Wenham, Chelsea, Burlington, Wilmington, Danvers, Lynn, Middleton, and the surrounding areas.