Coquitlam, British Columbia
Learning to swim is an important milestone for children. Curious by nature and eager to explore, few skills are as important as learning to survive an accidental fall into the water. But many parents find it challenging to know when and where to find swimming lessons in Port Coquitlam.
It’s never too early to introduce your child to the water. Many pediatricians recommend waiting until they’re at least a few months old, with most children being ready to learn the basics between the ages of 1 – 4. This allows them to develop swimming skills as they’re reaching other physical milestones, like crawling and walking.
If your child is learning to swim for the first time, we recommend keeping them enrolled in swimming lessons year-round. Consistency is key when learning new skills and swimming regularly builds confidence and promotes progress. Most community pools offer swimming lessons during the summer and many swim schools, like ours, offer year-round swimming lessons.
Also, swimming is a fun activity that promotes social development, fitness, and self-confidence!
Our Approach to Swimming Lessons in Port Coquitlam
With over 40 years of experience behind our fun and gentle program, we’ve helped thousands of individuals become safer, stronger swimmers. Our program has great options for swimmers of all ages and experience levels—from mommy-and-me classes to adult lessons. So whether you’re looking to learn the basics or perfect your swimming techniques, British Swim School is the perfect place to swim.
Beginning as early as 3-months, our swimmers develop a solid foundation upon which they build their water survival and swimming skills. Following an initial skill assessment, our curriculum includes a combination of water acclimation, water survival, and stroke development. The purpose is to ensure that every swimmer is comfortable in the water and capable of self-rescue and survival before introducing the four competitive swimming strokes. A safer swimmer is a happy swimmer.
Why choose British Swim School for swimming lessons in Port Coquitlam?
- Survival-First Approach—Every swimming lesson emphasizes water survival skills. Why? Swimmers need to know how to survive in the water before progressing to stroke techniques.
- Goal-Oriented Program—Each class contains five clearly defined goals to achieve before advancing to the next level. Setting goals provides structure and gives students multiple opportunities for achievement.
- Individual Attention—Our program takes an individualized approach to learning, meaning students can advance as soon as they’ve mastered the required skills. This approach blends the benefits of group and private lessons.
- Small Class Sizes—Our small class sizes allow the instructors to provide personalized attention in a group setting. A true win-win!
- Year-Round Enrollment—Lessons take place in year-round, indoor locations, so students can join any time and get started right away.
Contact Us to Get Started in Port Coquitlam
Ready to enroll in swimming lessons and start learning? We offer group and private lessons for swimmers of all abilities and ages. Browse our website to find a pool that’s conveniently located near you, view class availability, and enroll online! And for those that prefer to speak with someone local, our customer service team is happy to answer questions or assist you with the enrollment process. Contact us now!
Hear From Our Parents and Students
I am very confident my daughter is learning from the best!
I love bringing my daughter to British swim school because the instructors are great with her and she is starting to love the class. I'm excited for her to continue to learn her survival skills. Olivia, satisfied parent
Everyone is so patient and encouraging to the children and parents handling the children.
The instructors are very nice and super helpful. They give you feedback about your baby, and where they are doing well or where they need to improve. Totally recommend British Swim School to everyone! Maya, satisfied parent
