Survival-First Approach
Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.
140 Vilano Rd
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Holiday Inn Express – St. Augustine / Vilano Beach Store in St. Augustine
140 Vilano Rd
St. Augustine, FL 32084
We offer lessons and pricing to suit your family’s needs.
Annual Membership Fee: $60
We offer a 10% discount for siblings who enroll together. We offer a 10% discount for Military/Veterans. For these cases please call to enroll.
Holiday Inn Express – St. Augustine / Vilano Beach Store in St. Augustine
140 Vilano RdBritish Swim School at Holiday Inn Express – St. Augustine / Vilano Beach offers trusted, year-round swim lessons and water survival training designed for swimmers of all ages, from babies to adults. Conveniently located at 140 Vilano Road, our program features a heated indoor pool with year-round climate control that fully shields swimmers from the harsh Florida sun. Parents can comfortably watch their children progress from cozy poolside seating, while utilizing on-site changing facilities and warm showers to make the post-lesson transition seamless. Best of all, hassle-free, dedicated free parking right at the entrance makes arriving for your weekly lesson completely stress-free.
We proudly serve families across Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, South Ponte Vedra Beach, Palencia, Anastasia Island, and surrounding neighborhoods like Davis Shores, Nelmar Terrace, and Kensington. Located just a block from the intersection of Florida State Road A1A and Vilano Road, the facility provides a low-stress, “anti-traffic” route that quickly connects to the mainland via the high-spanning Vilano Beach Bridge. Our prime coastal spot sits directly next to Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park and is a mere one-minute walk from the local Publix Super Market, allowing parents to effortlessly combine lessons with grocery runs or a beach day. Choosing this highly accessible, scenic location ensures your family receives professional, life-saving water safety training right in the heart of your community.
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Pricing varies based on how many lessons you take each week and the number of swimmers you enroll. For detailed pricing, please visit your nearest location’s webpage to find all the information you need.
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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