4.7 / 5 by 10,000+ Satisfied Swimmers
British Swim School teaches swimmers at every age and every stage.
“The instruction is thoughtful and structured, and you can see real progress happening. It’s more than lessons — it builds confidence.”
Find a nearby location for pool details and class availability. Then, take our quick swim assessment to match the right program for your age and skill level.
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Water Acclimation
Age Group: 3 – 36 months
Our first level for all new swimmers, building comfort and early safety skills with parent/guardian support.
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Beginner Water Survival
Age Group: 3 – 36 months
Parent/guardian-assisted class building water comfort, safety awareness, and foundational survival movements.
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Advanced Water Survival
Age Group: 18–36 months
Strengthen foundational survival skills through guided practice, reinforcement and growing independence.
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Take our fast and easy swim assessment to find the right program for your age and skill level.
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“The small group sizes mean our child gets real attention. Every lesson feels safe, welcoming, and focused on building skills. We couldn’t ask for a better swim program!”
“The instructors are amazing! Engaging, gentle, and focused on safety. Our family looks forward to every lesson. Highly recommend for anyone wanting peace of mind!”
“Our child learned real water safety skills and developed a love for swimming. The program blends fun with structure perfectly. It’s more than lessons, it’s a life skill.”
“With small lesson sizes and patient instructors, our boys get the support they need. They're gaining confidence in the water while having a blast every week.”
“My son, wife, and I all learned to swim, and now we're completely comfortable in the water. This program truly works for every age and skill level.”
“They're helped my son build water confidence in a truly safe, supportive environment. The instruction is excellent. We've been blown away by the progress!”
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.
Build comfort in the water with highly trained instructors who support each swimmer at their own pace.
Build confidence and learn lifesaving survival skills like floating, rolling over &and breathing.
Strengthen skills and technique while building endurance and control across all four swim strokes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Swimmers can start as early as 3 months old. British Swim School offers programs designed to build comfort and confidence in the water at every age and every stage, with options for children, teens, and adults.
British Swim School offers programs for every age and every stage, designed to help swimmers build comfort, confidence, and skills in the water as they progress. Programs range from early water acclimation to survival skills and stroke development, with a consistent approach that supports smooth progression.
Lessons are taught in small groups to support focused instruction and individual progress. Student-to-instructor ratios vary by program and skill level, with lower ratios in our water survival lessons and slightly larger groups as swimmers progress into stroke development.
Progress is guided by clear program goals that support steady development over time. Swimmers move at their own pace, with instruction tailored to their individual needs and comfort in the water.
Start by finding your nearest location and taking our quick swim assessment, which helps guide swimmers to the right program based on age, experience, and comfort in the water. From there, you can choose a convenient day and time to complete enrollment online, or reach out to your local team for support.
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