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About British Swim School

The Leading Swim Lesson Provider in the US and Canada

We are the premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months to adults. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School was founded in Manchester, England in 1981 and our safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made our lessons the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years.

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Our Story

British Swim School began in 1981 when founder Rita Goldberg turned her passion for swimming into the UK’s first indoor children’s swim school, built in the basement of her Victorian home in Manchester, England. Driven by her vision for survival-first swim lessons, she developed gentle, effective teaching methods that have remained the foundation of our program for over 40 years.

In 1991, British Swim School expanded to North America, growing into a leading franchise with lessons offered in fitness centers, hotels, and community pools across the U.S. and Canada.

Today, with over 450 locations, we remain committed to Rita’s mission of teaching water survival skills and inspiring confidence in swimmers of all ages.

Discover The British Swim School Difference

Discover The British Swim School Difference

Survival-First Approach

Master lifesaving survival skills for protection against the dangers of drowning.

Highly-Trained Instructors

Learn from experts with in-depth training & enthusiasm for teaching water safety.

Goal-Oriented Program

Progress at your own pace with instruction that fits your unique skills and learning style.

Small Group Sizes

Get individual attention in small groups of 4-6 swimmers for faster progress.

Fun & Gentle Methods

Stay engaged with supportive teaching techniques that make learning fun.

Year-Round Enrollment

Start anytime and make progress with ongoing lessons for uninterrupted progress.