We offer school aged classes for all abilities on a 1:1, 1:2 & 1:3 basis. Our school age classes are grouped based on ability into beginners, improvers and advanced. Please see our course information and award section to determine your child’s ability.
Course details
Our school-aged classes are designed to build confidence and enjoyment in the water while teaching correct technique and skills across all strokes from the very beginning. Although it is possible to get children swimming from point A to B unaided quite quickly, if this is not done with the right technique, it often takes much longer to correct later. By teaching properly from the start, we set children up for long-term success.
Alongside stroke development, we also place a strong emphasis on water safety knowledge and skills, ensuring every swimmer feels both confident and safe in the water. We recommend that all children continue lessons until they can swim at least 25 metres of front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke with correct technique, as well as complete our personal survival and safety courses before considering finishing their swimming journey.
Joining Us & Our Award Scheme
All new children joining our classes will be assessed in their first lesson to ensure they are placed in the correct ability group, allowing them to progress as quickly as possible. Sometimes, children who have learned to swim elsewhere or have not had formal lessons may need to revisit certain areas to refine their technique before moving forward.
We word towards our own award scheme, designed to be inclusive and adaptable for all children, helping to celebrate and track their progress. For school-aged swimmers, the scheme is divided into three levels: Beginners, Improvers, and Advanced. To learn more about our award scheme, please see the “Award Scheme” section under Courses.
Cost & Term Structure
School aged classes have a maximum of just 3 children per class, depending on pool location, and two classes running side by side in the pool. We offer 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 class sizes. Sometimes the classes may work together on certain skills or to join in group games.
Here are our class prices for our Tongham / Grayshott & Bordon pools respectively for the September – December 2025 term.
1:1 classes are £119 per month / £127.50 per month
1:2 classes are £73.50 / £78.75 per month
1:3 classes are £52.50 / £56.25 per month
We swim alongside the school terms with a break for half terms and holidays (40 weeks per year) and also run additional swim weeks during half terms and holidays.
Availability & Booking
Due to the high demand for our lessons, we are continually expanding the range of classes we offer. School aged classes are grouped by age and swimming ability, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once a completed booking form is received. Classes are booked termly, and your space will be automatically carried forward each term. We recommend booking early to secure your place.
Payment Options
Lesson payments are taken by monthly direct debit, are calculated based on the number of weeks of the term and are split over the four months of each term. Payments are taken one full month in advance, on the 2nd of each month. Full information about payment details is available under “Pay Online”.