British Swim School of Northwest Philadelphia is the perfect place for swimmers of all ages and experience levels, with a variety of programs for children ages 3 months to adults. It has been teaching water survival skills for more than 40 years, offering a three-part curriculum that teaches the skills needed for water acclimation, water survival, and stroke development. Swimmers progress from learning how to be safe in the water to mastering swimming strokes. The professional swim instructors receive extensive training to deliver an outstanding experience for every swimmer. Every swimming lesson incorporates our signature fun and gentle teaching methods to help inexperienced swimmers feel comfortable and confident in the water, establishing the foundation for a lifetime of safety and fun.

Why Choose British Swim School?

Survival-First Approach
British Swim School teaches survival skills before stroke techniques, so every swimmer is prepared to survive an accidental fall into the water. Water survival is a unique skill set, and knowing how to survive means less worry for you as a parent.

Goal-Oriented Program
Students receive five clearly defined goals for each class level, and they advance individually and at their own pace. By monitoring these goals, our instructors know exactly what skill to work on with each swimmer.

Confidence-Building Curriculum
The curriculum-based program allows swimmers to follow the class structure they’ve become accustomed to as they advance. Constantly achieving new goals keeps students motivated and leads to faster progress.

Fun & Gentle Teaching Methods
British Swim School instructors are highly trained in how to teach swimmers of all ages. They know how to make learning fun and comfortable, so you or your child will enjoy classes and look forward to the next lesson.

Small Class Sizes
Personalized learning shows faster results, which is why our classes have a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 6:1. This allows the instructor to spend one-on-one time to meet the different needs of each student.

Year-Round Enrollment
The program is available year-round because learning water survival skills and proper swimming techniques takes time. New students can start at any time, and no student needs to stop learning because the session is over.