Welcome to British Swim School
at John Jay College

We at British Swim School Manhattan strive to offer our students and faculty the safest, cleanest experience possible.

Offering you a convenient location near Lincoln Square, both weekday and weekend hours, the British Swim School Manhattan program operates inside the John Jay College of Criminal Justice – City University of New York.

Located at Haaren Hall ‘C’ Level, 524 West 59th street (for access with strollers).

The John Jay swimming pool is located on the ‘C’ level of Haaren Hall. The facility consists of a 25-yard lap pool with five lanes. The depth of the pool ranges from 4 feet to 13.4 feet.

When entering John Jay College, please bring your government issued ID and provide your name to the front desk personnel. Take elevator to C level.

Adjacent to the pool, there are men’s and women’s locker rooms that are available to all British Swim School swimmers.

Facility-specific rules:

• Swim cap and swimming suits required
• Sandals/Crocs suggested: NO SHOES on pool deck
• Lock: Personal belongings are not allowed on the deck
• Online registration is required
• Enter through the changing rooms in swim attire
• Waiver must be submitted prior to entering the pool
• Showers must be taken before entering the pool
• Bring your own towel
• No eating nor drinking is allowed on the pool deck or in the changing rooms/restrooms
• No one over 6 years of age may enter opposite-sex locker rooms, including parents and caregivers

This pool is the perfect destination for your little one or family to learn to swim with us!

We teach lessons year-round and are ready to enroll you today!

Contact our Manhattan office at (212) 466-6622.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

• Membership Enrollment: Enrollment leads to an ongoing membership with auto-renewal every month; we do not offer session-based classes.
• Cancellation Policy: Your membership will continue with auto-billing until you provide a 30-day notice to cancel via email.
• Start Date: After enrollment, you will receive a welcome email confirming your start date and additional details.
• Mobile App: We encourage you to download our Mobile App to manage your account, find classes, review policies, manage absences, and book makeups.
• Trial Classes: Please note that we do not offer trial classes.
• Tuition: Monthly tuition is automatically charged via credit card on the 25th for the following month. An extra charge applies for months with five (5) weeks.
• First Tuition Payment: Tuition will be pro-rated for the remainder of the current month.
• Registration Fee: A one-time registration fee of $49 (or $60 per family) will be added to your first tuition payment. Welcome gift will be provided on a first date: bag and swim cap.
• Late Enrollment: If you enroll after the 22nd of the month, next month’s tuition will also be included.
• Class Ratio: Our class ratio is 4:1, except for Tadpole and Stroke development classes.
• Waitlist: Joining the waitlist is free, but a credit card is required to hold your slot. You will be contacted via email and text when a spot opens, and a response is required within 24 hours.
• Makeups: You may book a makeup class as long as you remain enrolled. Makeups expire after your termination date.
• Health and Safety: All eligible staff members are vaccinated.

Public Transit to the John Jay College Pool in Manhattan

Looking for the nearest stop or station to John Jay College pool?

Check out this list of stops closest to your destination:

• Amsterdam Av/W 59 St;
• 66 St-Lincoln Center;
• 10 Av/W 55 St;
• 11 Av/W 58 St;
• W 57 St/10 Av;
• 57 St-7 Av;
• 59 St-Columbus Circle;
• 7 Av.

You can get to John Jay College pool by subway, bus, or train.

These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby:

Bus: Take the M57 or M31 to 10th Avenue and 57th Street and walk two blocks north to 59th Street. Turn left and walk half a block west to the main entrance.

Train: HUDSON, PATH, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH.

Subway: Take N, R, Q to 57th Street & 7th Avenue, walk west to 59th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.

Parking: There are several pay parking garages along 59th Street between 9th and 11th Avenues.

OTHER QUESTIONS? CALL 212-466-6622 or message us.