Swimming Lesson FAQs for Parents

Swimmerse offers children’s group swimming lessons, private swimming lessons, infant and baby classes, and SwimSafer readiness support at selected Singapore locations. Each programme is taught step by step to help children feel comfortable in the water while developing safer pool habits, floating, kicking, breathing, body position, and stroke foundations.

Families can currently join our group swimming lessons at Sengkang Swimming Complex and Bukit Batok Swimming Complex. Punggol Swimming Complex is an upcoming location. Other lesson locations may also be available depending on your preferred timing and coach availability, so please contact us and we will be happy to explore suitable options with you.

Toddlers can begin lessons from 1.5 years old at Sengkang Swimming Complex. At our other swimming complexes, children generally start from 4 years old. For infant and baby swimming sessions, a parent joins the child in the water so they can learn together in a comfortable and supportive setting.

Yes, a trial class may be arranged as a full 45-minute lesson, subject to current class availability. Please message Swimmerse at 8588 7867 or use our contact form, and our team will guide you through the available timings and registration steps.

Our group classes are organised into four 12-lesson terms: January to March, April to June, July to September, and October to December. Families are welcome to register at any time, subject to available class places, and we will help your child join at a suitable point in the term.

Once your child’s class place is confirmed, please complete payment within 3 working days of receiving the payment notice. The initial payment includes a one-month deposit, the applicable uniform fee for children aged 3.5 to 12, and the first term lesson fee. Payment can be made through our online invoice and PayNow, or by bank transfer. Completing payment on time helps us secure the class place for your child; if you need assistance, please contact our team as soon as possible.

Yes. The deposit can be refunded after a minimum six-month commitment when the required one-month notice is given before leaving the programme. As the deposit is held separately, it cannot be used to pay for the final month of lessons. Our team will be happy to explain the notice and refund process if you have any questions.

In a five-week month, there is usually no class during the fifth week unless your coach or our administration team informs you otherwise. Lesson fees cover the scheduled classes for the term and do not include an additional fifth-week lesson.

Classes continue as usual during the school holidays, while lessons are not held on public holidays. Fees follow the school’s term arrangements. If your family will be away, please let our administration team know and we will explain the applicable replacement or make-up lesson policy.

Please bring suitable swimwear for your child. Existing students should wear the Swimmerse uniform and red Swimmerse swim cap, and bring their own kickboard and goggles. The uniform package includes a thermal swimming suit, swim cap, mesh bag, kickboard, back float, and goggles, giving your child the key items needed for lessons.

We understand that children may occasionally need to miss a lesson. Make-up lessons are not automatically included, but if your child has a valid medical certificate (MC), please message our administration team directly. We will review the request and do our best to offer a suitable replacement class when an appropriate place is available.

Singapore weather can change quickly. If heavy rain or a lightning alert prevents pool activity, the coach may conduct a useful dry lesson or land-training session in a sheltered area. This can include land drills, water-safety guidance, SwimSafer theory, stroke practice, and a discussion of your child’s progress. If there are more than three consecutive dry lessons in a month, the school will arrange one replacement or make-up class according to the available schedule.

We understand that families may sometimes need a longer break. A pause of three consecutive weeks or more is generally considered for medical reasons supported by an official doctor’s letter and management verification. For other leave requests, please speak with our administration team, who will guide you through the applicable replacement or make-up lesson policy.

Yes. Our lessons support children in developing water confidence, swimming technique, survival skills, and water-safety knowledge aligned with the SwimSafer 2.0 pathway. The programme progresses through six stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4 Bronze, Stage 5 Silver, and Stage 6 Gold.

Coaches review each child’s readiness around one to two months before a planned test period. When a child is ready, the coach submits their name to our administration team, who will send the family an invitation with payment and booking details. If your child has not received an invitation, it simply means the coach would like them to continue building confidence and skills before a future assessment.

The practical assessment is held at a public swimming complex and assessed by an independent coach. Students also complete a compulsory online theory test within seven days after the practical assessment. Once bookings are finalised, our team will confirm the test date, location, time, coach, and required attire so families can prepare with confidence.

For Stages 1 to 4, please prepare swimwear, goggles, a swim cap, and an extra T-shirt and pair of shorts for the in-water clothing component. For Stages 5 and 6, students will need swimwear, goggles, a swim cap, an extra long-sleeved top, and long pants. Our team will remind you of the required items before the test.

Every child learns at a different pace, so we are unable to guarantee a pass result or a fixed learning timeline. Our coaches focus on helping each child build the skills, confidence, and consistency needed for the assessment, and will recommend the test when they believe the child is ready.

You can register by sending us a WhatsApp message or SMS at 8588 7867, or by completing our registration form. Our administration team will then follow up with suitable class options and guide you through the next steps.

We are always happy to help. Please message Swimmerse via WhatsApp at 8588 7867, or visit our Contact Us page and send your question through the contact form. Our team will get back to you with the information you need.