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Swim Programs Serving Voorhees, Bensalem & Richboro

From first splashes to advanced strokes, our programs help swimmers of every level grow in a safe, supportive environment. Need help figuring out which class is right for you our your child? Find detailed information about each of our programs below! 

Tadpole

Water Acclimation

Age Group: 3 – 36 months

Gain confidence with a gentle introduction to the water.

Swimboree

Beginner Water Survival

Age Group: 3 – 36 months

Learn lifesaving survival skills with the support of an parent/guardian.

Seahorse

Advanced Water Survival

Age Group: 18–36 months

Build independence with the support of caring instructors.

Starfish

Water Acclimation

Age Group: 3-11 years

Gain confidence with a gentle introduction to the water.

Minnow

Beginner Water Survival

Age Group: 3-11 years

Learn lifesaving survival skills like floating, rolling over & breathing.

Turtle 1

Advanced Water Survival

Age Group: 3–11 years

Learn foundational techniques to prepare for stroke development.

Turtle 2

Beginner Stroke Skills

Age Group: 3–11 years

Learn freestyle, backstroke & breaststroke with an introduction to butterfly.

Shark 1

Advanced Stroke Skills

Age Group: 3–11 years

Master the four competitive swim strokes to build endurance & speed.

Shark 2

Pre-Team Swimmers

Age Group: 3–11 years

Master starts, turns, medleys & stamina to prepare for the swim team.

Young Adult

Beginner to Experienced

Age Group: 12+

Lessons designed specifically for teens focusing on water safety & stroke development.

Adult

Beginner to Experienced

Age Group: 18+

Lessons designed specifically for adults focusing on water safety & stroke development.

Dolphin

Adaptive Aquatics

Age Group: All Ages

Lessons designed specifically for special abilities focusing on water safety & survival skills.

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FAQ

Our pricing is consistent for all of our locations (Richboro, Bensalem, NE Philly, Jenkintown, and Voorhees) but will vary depending on type of lesson you book, how many students you enroll, and how many lessons per week are being taken. To find specific information on pricing, please visit the location of your choice and scroll down to the "Pricing & Fees" section.

We have several convenient ways for you to determine your level and enroll for classes!

Through our website; Find the location that works best for you (Richboro, Bensalem, NE Philly, Jenkintown, or Voorhees), take our quick and easy swim assessment to find the right level for your age and skill level, choose a convenient day and time, and complete your registration online.

OR call/text us at 215-422-3338 and with a few quick questions we can determine the best location, level, and day/time for your lessons as well as answer any other questions you may have.

At British Swim School of Greater Philadelphia – South Jersey, our certified instructors are dedicated to teaching life-saving water skills to swimmers of all ages and abilities. From foundational safety to advanced stroke technique, our team provides the personalized support needed to build lasting confidence in the water. 

Our instructors are highly-trained, experienced, and passionate about teaching water safety. They complete our comprehensive British Swim School training and hold national certifications in lifeguarding and first aid to ensure safety is a priority in every lesson.

We’re committed to tracking and celebrating your progress. Each program provides five clear goals and you progress at your own pace. These goals guide our lessons and ensure you get instruction that fits your unique skills and learning style.

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. 

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. 

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.

Finding your level is simple. Select your nearest local pool and complete our online swim assessment. This fast tool matches the swimmer's age and experience with the ideal curriculum level. Once matched, you can view current class schedules, select a convenient day and time, and register online. If you need assistance, our team is just a phone call away.

Safety is our top priority. Every swim instructor undergoes a rigorous vetting process and completes our comprehensive, proprietary British Swim School certification program. Additionally, our instructors hold nationally recognized certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. This ensures you and your family receive expert instruction focused on water survival skills and life-saving techniques in every single lesson.

Our curriculum is built on a goal-driven, step-by-step progression where students learn at their own pace. Each distinct swim level features five clearly defined safety and skill milestones. Instructors continuously track performance during lessons to celebrate achievements. Once a student masters the five goals of their current level, they transition seamlessly to the next class tier without waiting for a new semester to begin.

We keep our class sizes small to ensure personalized attention and maximum water safety. Our water acclimation and toddler water survival classes maintain a strict 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. As swimmers advance into our stroke development and pre-team levels, classes maintain a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio. This guarantees a supportive, focused environment for every swimmer

Our specialized, year-round curriculum is divided into three primary programmatic tiers: Water Acclimation (building comfort and breaking water fear), Water Survival (teaching foundational life-saving floating and breathing techniques), and Stroke Development (mastering competitive swim strokes, speed, and stamina). Within these tiers, we offer targeted programs for infants, toddlers, kids, teens, and adults, alongside specialized adaptive aquatics.

Children can begin learning vital water safety skills in our infant classes as early as 3 months old. We firmly believe it is never too soon to introduce babies to gentle water acclimation. Our programs feature no upper age limit, meaning we provide tailored classes for every milestone—whether you are looking for toddler survival skills, youth swim technique, or adult swimming lessons.

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