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18 Best Private Swimming Lessons In Singapore

Reviewed by Jim Ng · Editor-in-chief

Updated 18 businesses compared

A cutaway view of an indoor swimming pool with a kickboard and a plant.

We checked 30 swim schools in Singapore on 5 October 2026 and scored the 18 that offer private lessons and that we could check in full. No public register accredits swim schools here, so the score is built from what a customer can check:

  • Guarantee and risk reversal (weighs most): what the school puts in writing if lessons do not work out, and what it owes you: a guarantee with a remedy, a free trial, replacement lessons, the refund terms.
  • Google reviews: the rating and how many reviews stand behind it.
  • Free extras: what you get without paying, such as a trial lesson or an assessment.
  • Credentials: accreditations we can confirm on the issuer's own register. There is none for swim schools, so every school scores the same here.

Fees are shown on every card but are not scored. A low fee says nothing about what a lesson delivers.

The first two places on this page are sponsored. JustSwim Singapore is part-owned by Jim Ng, our editor-in-chief, and SwimHub is owned by JustSwim Singapore. Both cards say so, and both schools are scored like every other: 4.42 and 3.25 out of 5. Our editor-in-chief also set the criteria above, with guarantees weighing most, so check the evidence under each score. On score alone the top three on this page are JustSwim Singapore (4.42), SwimRay Swimming Lessons (4.00) and Happy Fish Swim School (3.50), and SwimHub would be number 6.

A score is not a verdict on how well anyone teaches, which no public record shows. Use this list to shortlist, then book a trial lesson and meet the coach before paying for a package.

How we ranked these

Every business is scored on the same criteria, with the evidence logged. Being sponsored does not change a score.

Places 1 to 2 are sponsored places and are labelled. The ranking by score starts at place 3.

  • Guarantee and risk reversal (5x)
  • Google reviews (3x)
  • Free extras (3x)
  • Licences and credentials (1x)

Not ranked this time

We could not finish our checks on these businesses, so they are left out of the ranking instead of being scored on missing facts. That is not a verdict on them.

  • AquaBambinos Swim School: Its website address, aquabambinos.com.sg, no longer loads, so we could not read what it offers.
  • Swish Swimming: Its website shows a bot check to automated visitors, which we do not try to get around. The Internet Archive holds only one page of it from the last 12 months, which is not enough to score it fairly.
  • OCBC Aquatic Centre: This is a public swimming pool, not a swim school. Its Google reviews are about the pool, so it cannot be scored against lesson providers.
  • Swimmerse Swim School: Its website shows a bot check to automated visitors, which we do not try to get around, and the Internet Archive has no copy of it from the last 12 months.
  • Red Dot Penguins Swim School: Its website shows a bot check to automated visitors, which we do not try to get around. The Internet Archive's copies of its fees and trial pages were made before the website was rebuilt in early 2026, so they may be out of date.
  • The Ripple Club: Its website did not show its own pages when we checked on 5 Oct 2026, so we could not read what it offers.
  • Clementi ActiveSG Swimming Complex: This is a public swimming pool, not a swim school. Its Google reviews are about the pool, so it cannot be scored against lesson providers.

How each score is worked out

Quick picks

At a glance

Comparison of every business in this guide
3SwimRay Swimming Lessons4.004.91,189 reviews
4Happy Fish Swim School3.504.9587 reviews
5Penguin Swim School3.505.0290 reviews
6SG Sink Or Swim School3.255.0111 reviews
7The Swimming Room3.174.9116 reviews
8OtterSwim Aquatic3.084.9447 reviews
9SwimJourney3.005.0253 reviews
10Inspire Mum & Baby3.004.9203 reviews
11Marsden Swim School3.004.845 reviews
12HydroSplash Swimming Academy3.005.028 reviews
13aquaDucks2.754.7103 reviews
14Pacific Swim Team2.584.8336 reviews
15Friendly Dolphin Swim School2.584.8297 reviews
16SwimSG Swimming Lessons2.504.238 reviews
17Singapore Swimming Academy2.334.7100 reviews
18Swim Monkey Swim School2.084.337 reviews

Google ratings as published, latest check 2026-10. Ratings change; check the business before you book.

03

SwimRay Swimming Lessons

Best for: Learners wanting 1 to 1 lessons at their own condo poolDetails checked 2026-10-05
SwimRay Private Swimming Lessons
Image: SwimRay Private Swimming Lessons

SwimRay teaches private lessons, from 1 to 1 up to groups of 4 to 6, for babies, toddlers, children, adults and ladies. Lessons are held at condo pools, private pools and selected public pools islandwide. Lessons are private, from 1 to 1 up to groups of 4 to 6, at condo pools, private pools and selected public pools, and run 30 or 45 minutes.

Its homepage says "we guarantee results!" with no stated result, deadline or remedy. We found no trial lesson price. Each 4-lesson package includes 2 bad weather, 2 medical certificate and "1x Discretionary cancellation". Later cancellations cost 50% of a lesson fee. An FAQ says to tell the coach in advance for a make-up. Credits are "strictly non refundable".

Packages of 4 lessons: children 1 to 1 $300 ($75 per lesson) and adults 1 to 1 $340 ($85 per lesson). Its rates page adds $10 per lesson for a female coach, special needs lessons, competitive training or landed houses, $35 for Sentosa and $20 for locations needing a walk of more than 15 minutes.

What stands out

  • + Fees are published, with per-lesson prices for each group size.
  • + Its policy sets out bad weather, medical and discretionary cancellations for each package.
  • + Its lessons page offers free video analysis for the first 50 sign-ups.
  • + Its rates page says lessons come with basic accident coverage, on successful application.

Worth knowing

  • - Its cancellation policy says all credits are strictly non-refundable.
  • - Cancellations beyond the package allowance cost 50% of a lesson fee.
  • - We found no price for the trial lesson on the pages we read.
04

Happy Fish Swim School

Best for: Private lessons for 1 to 4 people at an indoor poolDetails checked 2026-10-05
Happy Fish Swim School

Happy Fish Swim School runs group classes for babies from 4 months, toddlers, kids aged 5 to 12, adults and ladies only groups, plus private lessons, at its own indoor heated pools across Singapore. Private lessons are sold in blocks of 4 lessons for 1 to 4 people, all ages, at standard branches and Home Premium venues.

Baby, toddler and kid group classes get one replacement class with 2 hours' notice, booked within 15 days. One page allows a medical extension; the terms say no further extension. Later changes cost $15. Adult and ladies classes get 4 practice sessions instead. Its terms say "all fees paid are non-refundable" once a term starts. Children's trial lesson: $50.

Private lessons are sold as 4 lessons, all ages: at standard branches, Individual $436 ($109.00 per lesson), 2 people $490.50, 3 people $545 and 4 people $599.50. At Home Premium venues, Individual $654 ($163.50 per lesson), 2 people $817.50, 3 people $981 and 4 people $1144.50.

What stands out

  • + Fees published by branch type, weekday and weekend
  • + Written replacement policy for baby, toddler and kid group classes
  • + Indoor heated pools at 10 Singapore venues listed in its site menu
  • + Each term includes a complimentary videography credit for children's classes

Worth knowing

  • - Trial lesson costs $50, and its FAQ says adults get no trial
  • - Terms say fees are non-refundable once a term starts
  • - Adult and ladies classes get 4 practice sessions, not replacement lessons
05

Penguin Swim School

Best for: People wanting condo pool lessons they can reschedule at two hours' noticeDetails checked 2026-10-05
Penguin Swim School

Penguin Swim School teaches infants from 6 months, toddlers, kids, adults, ladies and seniors. Lessons are 1 to 1, in privately formed groups of 2 to 6, or in public group classes, at condo pools and public swimming complexes. Its website says coaches travel to condo and private pools and also teach private lessons at public swimming complexes; its terms say a lesson counts as completed once the coach has arrived at the venue.

We found no guarantee on the pages we read. Paid trials ($50 to $105 a person) are only for private lessons and privately formed groups, which can cancel or reschedule with two hours' notice. Its terms say public group classes get no make-ups and no trials, and all lesson fees are "strictly non-refundable". An 8-lesson package expires in 12 weeks.

Its pricing page lists 1 to 1 lessons at $800 per 8 lessons, and privately formed groups at $440 a person for 2, $400 for 3 and $360 for 4 to 6. A one-time trial is $105 for 1 to 1, or $50 to $60 a person in a group.

What stands out

  • + Private and privately formed group lessons can be rescheduled with two hours' notice
  • + Prices and trial prices are printed for 1 to 1 and privately formed groups
  • + Its website says new students get complimentary personal accident insurance (Penguin Care+)
  • + Its terms say all instructors are certified and hold current CPR/AED/First Aid

Worth knowing

  • - Its terms say all lesson fees are strictly non-refundable, with exceptions at its discretion
  • - Trial lessons are paid: $105 for 1 to 1, $50 to $60 in a group
  • - Public group classes: no make-ups, no trials and no price on the pages read
06

SG Sink Or Swim School

Best for: One to one or semi-private lessons at condo or public poolsDetails checked 2026-10-05
SG Sink Or Swim School

SG Sink Or Swim School teaches babies, toddlers, kids, adults, ladies and seniors in private, semi-private and small group lessons. Lessons are at four public pools (Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi and Senja-Cashew) and at condo pools. Its website says private lessons are one student to one coach and semi-private lessons two to four students, at four public pools or condo pools.

Its homepage has a "Book a Free Trial Lesson" button with no terms, while its contact page says "Assessment fees may apply depending on the package". For missed lessons its homepage says "we'll find a free makeup slot, no forms and no penalty fees". We found no guarantee, refund terms or fixed minimum term on the pages we read.

We found no fees for private lessons on the pages we read.

What stands out

  • + Its homepage has a "Book a Free Trial Lesson" button.
  • + Its homepage says missed lessons get a free makeup slot, with no forms.
  • + Private, semi-private and small group lessons are all listed.
  • + Group size is given as typically three to six students per coach.

Worth knowing

  • - It does not publish its fees on the pages we read.
  • - We found no refund or cancellation terms on the pages we read.
  • - Its contact page says assessment fees may apply depending on the package.
07

The Swimming Room

Best for: Private or siblings-only classes at a condominium or house poolDetails checked 2026-10-05
The Swimming Room Pte Ltd
Image: The Swimming Room Pte Ltd

The Swimming Room teaches children from 3 years old in an 8-level curriculum, in group and private classes. Lessons are at its own pool at D'Arena (Upper Jurong), private condominium or house pools and selected ActiveSG swimming complexes. Its policy defines a private class as "a 1 coach to 1 student class or a class consisting of siblings only", and its venues include private condominium or house pools.

Its fees page prints a "30-day money-back guarantee with up to 4 swim lessons", marked "T&C applies". We found no conditions on the pages we read. Trial classes cost $50. Fees are monthly. Group classes: its policy says "There will be no refund or replacement for any missed classes", then lists replacement for overseas travel or a medical certificate.

Its fee tables are published as images, which our checker could not read. Its homepage gives starting prices of $150, $200 or $225 a month, depending on the coach's tier.

What stands out

  • + Fees page prints a 30-day money-back guarantee with up to 4 swim lessons
  • + Has its own pool at D'Arena, Upper Jurong
  • + Written lesson policy on replacement classes for private and group classes
  • + 8-level curriculum for children from 3 years old

Worth knowing

  • - The guarantee is marked "T&C applies"; no conditions were found on the pages read
  • - Trial classes cost $50 for a 30-minute session
  • - One-time registration fee of $100
08

OtterSwim Aquatic

Best for: Private 1:1 lessons at an indoor heated pool in YishunDetails checked 2026-10-05
OtterSwim Aquatic Yishun
Image: OtterSwim Aquatic Yishun

OtterSwim teaches babies from 3 months and children up to 12 years in group lessons of up to six children per coach, plus private 1:1 lessons, at one indoor heated pool in Wisteria Mall, Yishun. Private lessons are 1:1 at its pool in Wisteria Mall, Yishun, and its FAQ says lessons are 30 or 45 minutes depending on the class and programme.

We found no trial lesson or guarantee on the pages we read. Its terms say "There will strictly be no refund after payment is made", except where OtterSwim is at fault. Term package make-ups need prior notice and a medical certificate. Missed monthly package lessons are forfeited. Its FAQ asks for 2 weeks' notice before term end to discontinue.

Its rates page lists Private (1:1) at $320 for 4 lessons, weekday or weekend.

What stands out

  • + Fees published for term, monthly and private 1:1 packages
  • + Indoor heated pool at Wisteria Mall, Yishun
  • + Stated maximum of six children per coach
  • + Students with no make-up owed can join end-of-term replacement lessons free

Worth knowing

  • - Terms say "There will strictly be no refund after payment is made"
  • - Make-up lessons need a medical certificate; the monthly package gets none
  • - One-time non-refundable registration fee of $50
09

SwimJourney

Best for: Private lessons, 1 to 1 or up to 6, at condo poolsDetails checked 2026-10-05
SwimJourney

SwimJourney teaches babies from 6 months, toddlers, children, adults and ladies. Private lessons are 1 to 1 or in private groups of up to 6 at condo and private estate pools. Group lessons run at public swimming complexes. Private lessons are 1 to 1 or in groups of up to 6 at the customer's condo or private estate pool, 45 minutes a session.

Its rates page says "Trial lesson is available upon request", with no price stated. Its terms say make-up classes depend on the coach's availability, and a class cancelled with less than 2 hours' notice is charged. Each term is 4 lessons, paid before the first, with "strictly no refund" once that lesson has commenced. We found no guarantee.

Its rates page lists, per term of 4 lessons: 1 to 1 $300 ($75 per lesson), 1 to 2 $180 per person ($45 per lesson), 1 to 3 $140 per person ($35 per lesson), groups of 4 to 6 $120 per person ($30 per lesson). It says lessons for females are priced differently, with no figures given.

What stands out

  • + Private fees are published: 1 to 1 is $75 per lesson
  • + Make-up classes after 2 hours' notice, subject to the coach's availability
  • + Private lessons are held at the customer's condo or private estate pool
  • + Its rates page says a trial lesson is available on request

Worth knowing

  • - Terms say no refund once the term is paid and the first lesson has started
  • - A class cancelled with less than 2 hours' notice is charged
  • - No price found for the trial lesson or for ladies' lessons on the pages read
10

Inspire Mum & Baby

Best for: Private swim for 1 to 3, in an indoor heated poolDetails checked 2026-10-05
Inspire Mum & Baby

Inspire Mum & Baby teaches babies from birth to children of 10 in group and private swimming classes, plus prenatal and women-only swimming. Its website lists an indoor salt-chlorinated heated pool and outlets at Tanjong Katong and Bendemeer. Private swim is sold 1 to 1 or for private groups of 2 or 3, in 5 and 10 session packages that are valid for 6 and 12 weeks for 1 to 1.

Its packages page lists a paid swim trial at $60/65 with "No Make Up Session". Term packages of 13 sessions carry "up to 5 make up sessions", with at least 1 day's notice. Its FAQ says "all packages are non-extendable" and same day cancellations count as a session used. We found no guarantee or refund wording.

Its packages page lists private 1 to 1 swim at $135 to $150 for a trial session, $600 to $710 for 5 sessions (valid for 6 weeks) and $1100 to $1400 for 10 sessions (valid for 12 weeks). For 5 sessions, private groups of 2 are $360 to $470 per person and groups of 3 are $330 to $410 per person.

What stands out

  • + Indoor salt-chlorinated heated pool, according to its FAQ
  • + Class size printed: maximum 5 to 6 for babies, 4 for kids
  • + Term packages include up to 5 make-up sessions, used within the term
  • + Fees are published, and its packages page says fees include GST

Worth knowing

  • - The swim trial is paid ($60/65) and carries no make-up session
  • - One-time registration fee of $55 for new registration
  • - Packages cannot be extended or paused, and unused sessions are forfeited
11

Marsden Swim School

Best for: One-to-one classes at one of its four poolsDetails checked 2026-10-05
Marsden Swim School

Marsden Swim School teaches infants from 4 months, toddlers, children and squad swimmers in small group classes, plus private one-to-one classes. It lists four pools: Jalan Jurong Kechil, Potong Pasir, GESS (Dairy Farm Lane) and Delta Swimming Complex. Private classes are one-to-one at its four pools, and its terms give private students a make-up token on the same 2-hour notice rule as group students.

We found no guarantee or trial price on the pages we read. Trial classes are paid. Its terms give "a make-up token" if an absence is recorded on the customer portal at least 2 hours before class, usable within 30 days. Its terms say "Fees are non refundable" and withdrawal needs 4 weeks' notice. Single drop-in classes are sold.

Its rates page lists private classes at $92.65 per class, and its terms list a semi-private lesson at $63.22 (weekdays, 30 minutes).

What stands out

  • + Its terms give a make-up token for absences recorded 2 hours before class.
  • + Its FAQ says new sign-ups get 1 free class.
  • + Fees are published, including single drop-in classes at $59.95.
  • + Its website describes heated pools at Jalan Jurong Kechil and Potong Pasir.

Worth knowing

  • - Trial classes are paid, and we found no trial price on the pages we read.
  • - A one-time enrolment fee of $54.50 applies and is not refundable.
  • - Its terms say fees are non-refundable and withdrawal needs 4 weeks' notice.
12

HydroSplash Swimming Academy

Best for: Private lessons arranged at a condominium pool or public facilityDetails checked 2026-10-05
HydroSplash Swimming Academy
Image: Swimming Lessons Classes Singapore – HydroSplash Swimming Academy

HydroSplash Swimming Academy teaches adults, children, infants, ladies and seniors in private or group lessons. Its website says lessons are arranged at condominium pools or selected public swimming facilities in Singapore, depending on coach availability. Private lessons are arranged at condominium pools or selected public swimming facilities, depending on coach availability; we found no named pool or lesson length on the pages we read.

Its kids page says "Book A Free Trial Kids Swimming Lesson". Its homepage and adult page also offer a trial lesson, without saying whether it is free. We found no guarantee, no make-up or replacement policy, no refund policy and no minimum term on the pages we read. We also found no terms or policies page.

We found no fees for private lessons on the pages we read.

What stands out

  • + Its kids page offers a free trial kids swimming lesson
  • + Trial lessons are also offered for adults, with no price stated
  • + Lessons are arranged at condominium pools or selected public swimming facilities
  • + Its website says all its coaches are certified

Worth knowing

  • - We found no fees on the pages we read
  • - We found no make-up or refund terms on the pages we read
  • - The word free appears only for the kids trial, not the adult trial
13

aquaDucks

Best for: Private lessons at a heated pool, at off-peak timesDetails checked 2026-10-05
aquaDucks

aquaDucks runs group swimming lessons for infants from 4 months, toddlers, preschoolers, children and adults at heated pools in Queenstown, Mountbatten, Pasir Panjang and Upper Bukit Timah, and at private clubs. Private lessons are offered at selected venues. Its fees page says private lessons are at off-peak timings only and subject to availability.

A trial lesson costs $43.60 at every venue. We found no guarantee. Its school policies say students get one make-up lesson a month if the school is told before the lesson, valid for 30 days. They also say "All fees are strictly non-refundable", a $90 deposit is taken on enrolment, and withdrawal needs a form by the 10th of the month before.

Its FAQ prints private rates, GST included: one to one is $87.20 for 30 minutes, $130.80 for 45 minutes and $174.40 for 60 minutes. Two swimmers with one coach pay $119.90 for 30 minutes.

What stands out

  • + One make-up lesson a month, in its written policies
  • + Fees printed per lesson for each venue
  • + Heated pools at Queenstown, Mountbatten, Pasir Panjang and Upper Bukit Timah
  • + Takes infants from 4 months

Worth knowing

  • - Fees are non-refundable, with a $90 deposit on enrolment
  • - The trial lesson costs $43.60
  • - Weekend lessons cost about $11 to $16 more than weekday lessons
14

Pacific Swim Team

Best for: Learners wanting one to one lessons priced per lessonDetails checked 2026-10-05
Pacific Swim Team

Pacific Swim Team teaches children from age four and adults in group and private lessons, and runs lifesaving and competitive swimming training. Its about page lists Our Tampines Hub, Pasir Ris Swimming Complex and Nexus International School. One student to one coach lessons run 30 to 45 minutes, and its schedule page lists fees without venues or timings and asks customers to contact the school for them.

We found no guarantee on the pages we read. Trial lessons are paid, with no price found. Its terms say "There will be no replacement lesson in the absence of the student", with approved exceptions for a sudden medical condition or family emergency, and that "Payments made are non-refundable". Fees are collected at least every 2 months.

Its schedule page lists one student to one coach at $60 to $90 per lesson for children (30 to 45 minutes) and $90 per lesson for adults. Children's classes of 2 students are $50 per lesson and of 3 students $40 per lesson.

What stands out

  • + Fees are published per lesson, from $25 for children's group classes.
  • + Class sizes are printed for each price, from 2 to 10 students.
  • + Its terms say a replacement lesson is arranged if the instructor is absent.
  • + Its FAQ says coaches are certified by Singapore Sports Council or Singapore Lifesaving Society.

Worth knowing

  • - Trial lessons are paid, and we found no trial price on the pages we read.
  • - Its terms say payments are non-refundable, including withdrawal month fees.
  • - New students pay one month's withdrawal fees in advance, plus training fees.
15

Friendly Dolphin Swim School

Best for: People who want 1 to 1 lessons at their condominium poolDetails checked 2026-10-05
Friendly Dolphin Swim School

Its archived pages list lessons for babies from age 1, toddlers, kids, teens and adults, 1 to 1 or in groups. Venues named include public swimming complexes at Bedok, Tampines, Sengkang and Pasir Ris, plus condominium pools. Its archived pages say private lessons are held at condominium pools and public pools; its terms and FAQ ask for one day's notice to cancel a private lesson, while its About page says rescheduling needs 7 days' notice.

Its website did not load for our checker, so these facts come from Internet Archive copies dated between 6 Oct 2025 and 25 Jan 2026. Its FAQ says group classes get no trial and "no make-up classes"; its terms allow make-ups for "MC or Menses only" at extra cost. Fees are non-refundable once lessons start. Withdrawal needs four lessons' notice.

Its archived fees page (16 Dec 2025) lists individual lessons at $360 per 4 lessons for kids, youth and adults and $400 for babies and toddlers. A female coach is $40 more per student a month, and its terms list a deposit of $100 to $150 per person.

What stands out

  • + Its archived fees page lists a fee for each group size
  • + Its archived pages list lessons from age 1 through to adults
  • + Its archived pages list private lessons at condominiums and classes at public pools
  • + Its archived FAQ says its instructors are certified under NROC, SSTA and AUSTSWIM

Worth knowing

  • - Its archived terms say fees are non-refundable once lessons start
  • - Withdrawal needs four lessons' notice, or the $100 to $150 deposit is forfeited
  • - Group classes: no trial; make-ups none (FAQ) or MC or menses only at extra cost (terms)
16

SwimSG Swimming Lessons

Best for: Individual or shared lessons at a public pool or condominium poolDetails checked 2026-10-05
Singapore SwimSG Swimming Lessons
Image: Singapore SwimSG Swimming Lessons

SwimSG teaches babies, toddlers, children, teenagers, adults and seniors in group classes of up to 10, small groups, semi-private and individual lessons. Lessons are at public swimming complexes and condominium pools across Singapore. Individual, 2 pupil and 3 pupil lessons run as 4 sessions of 45 minutes or 1 hour, at a public swimming complex or a condominium pool, and its terms set 6 weeks to complete 4 lessons.

Its terms give standard group packages "no make up classes at all circumstances", including rain or sickness, unless the instructor cannot attend. Individual lessons allow up to 2 make-ups per 4 lessons. They also say "Fee paid is not refundable" and ask for 2 weeks' notice to end. We found no trial lesson on the pages we read.

Individual lessons (4 sessions of 45 minutes or 1 hour) are $280 to $480 for 1 pupil at a public swimming complex or $290 to $490 at a condominium. For 2 pupils the fee is $160 to $300 each at a public complex or $170 to $300 each at a condominium, and for 3 pupils $120 to $220 each or $130 to $250 each.

What stands out

  • + Fees published for group, small group, individual and shared lessons
  • + Group classes capped at 10 pupils; small groups at 6 to 8
  • + Lessons at public swimming complexes and condominium pools
  • + Its website says instructors are certified by NROC, Singapore Swimming Coaches Assoc or equivalent

Worth knowing

  • - Terms give standard group packages no make-up classes, including for rain or sickness
  • - Terms say "Fee paid is not refundable"
  • - We found no trial lesson on the pages we read
17

Singapore Swimming Academy

Best for: Private lessons for 1 to 4 at a condominium or public poolDetails checked 2026-10-05
Yishun Swimming Lessons
Image: Yishun Swimming Lessons

Singapore Swimming Academy runs group classes for kids from 5 and adults and ladies from 15 at public pools, plus private lessons for 1 to 4 at condominiums and public pools. It lists flagship classes at seven swimming complexes. Private lessons are 1-to-1 up to 1-to-4, 45 minutes each, at condominiums and public pools, and its terms say all 4 lessons must be used within 30 days of the first lesson.

We found no trial lesson or guarantee on the pages we read. For monthly group classes its terms allow make-ups only for "sickness with a valid MC", not for bad weather closures. Its terms say "We do not issue refunds once a booking is confirmed". Refund requests within 3 days are at its discretion, less a 25% administrative fee.

Its fees page lists a 4-lesson package of 45-minute private lessons with a male coach at $360 per month for 1-to-1, $410 for 1-to-2, $460 for 1-to-3 and $510 for 1-to-4, and with a lady coach at $400, $460, $520 and $580. The page does not say whether these amounts are per student or for the group.

What stands out

  • + Fees for group and private lessons are published on its fees page.
  • + Monthly group classes allow make-ups with a valid medical certificate.
  • + Flagship classes are listed at seven public swimming complexes.
  • + Its website says its instructors are NROC registered and SwimSafer certified.

Worth knowing

  • - Its terms say no refunds once a booking is confirmed.
  • - Approved refund requests are subject to a 25% administrative fee.
  • - We found no trial lesson or class size figure on the pages we read.
18

Swim Monkey Swim School

Best for: Private lessons at the customer's own condo pool, priced per sessionDetails checked 2026-10-05
Swim Monkey Swim School

Swim Monkey Swim School gives private 1 to 1 lessons and small private groups of 2 to 4 for toddlers, kids, teens, adults and special needs swimmers, at the customer's condominium pool or public swimming complexes islandwide. Lessons are 1 to 1 or for 2 to 4 pax, 45 minutes each, at the customer's condominium pool or a public swimming complex.

Its homepage FAQ says "Yes, we offer a paid trial lesson"; we found no trial price. Prices are printed per session. Its adult lessons page lists "Flexible Scheduling: Easily reschedule sessions", with no notice period, limit or fee stated. We found no guarantee, refund, cancellation or wet weather terms on the pages we read.

1-to-1 private lessons are $80 per session; 2-to-1 is $95 per session for 2 pax, 3-to-1 is $105 for 3 pax and 4-to-1 is $120 for 4 pax, each 45 minutes. A female coach or family swimming lessons add $10 for each lesson.

What stands out

  • + Per-session fees published for 1 to 4 pax
  • + Lessons at the customer's condominium pool or public swimming complexes islandwide
  • + Its website says its male and female coaches are certified and lifesaving-trained

Worth knowing

  • - The trial lesson is paid, and we found no trial price on the pages read
  • - We found no refund, cancellation or wet weather terms on the pages we read
  • - A female coach or family lessons cost an additional $10 per lesson

How to use this list

Shortlist two or three schools near you, then ask each one the same questions before paying: is the trial free, what happens to a lesson that is missed, can fees be refunded, and how much notice is needed to stop. The answers differ more than the fees do.

Ask what private means. Some schools sell one to one only, others let two to six swimmers share the coach and split the fee, which changes the price per person a great deal.

Check the coach, not only the school. Sport Singapore publishes a list of SwimSafer instructors and a register of coaches (NROC), and both list coaches by name.

Found something out of date? Tell us on our contact page and we will re-check it.

Questions people ask

How much do private swimming lessons cost in Singapore?

Among the schools on this page that publish private fees, a one to one lesson costs $70 to $93: SwimHub works out to $70 a lesson ($280 for four), JustSwim Singapore, SwimRay and SwimJourney charge $75, OtterSwim and Swim Monkey $80, and Marsden $92.65. SwimRay charges $85 for an adult, and Pacific Swim Team quotes $60 to $90. Sharing the coach cuts the price per person: two swimmers pay $45 each at JustSwim Singapore and SwimJourney, and four pay $30 each. JustSwim Singapore and SwimHub both add $10 a lesson for a female coach. We show fees because they are needed to compare schools, but we do not score them.

Do swim schools offer a free trial lesson?

Of the 18 schools scored on this page, 4 say the trial lesson is free, and 8 charge for it (from $43.60 to $105 where a price is printed). For the other 6 we found no trial lesson, or no price for one, on the pages we read. A free trial counts in our score twice, as a way to try before paying and as a free extra, because it is the simplest way to take the risk off the customer.

What happens if I miss a lesson?

It depends on the school, and the terms differ widely. Of the 18 schools scored here, 10 say a missed lesson can be replaced or moved for any reason if the school is told in advance and 6 replace a lesson only in set cases such as a medical certificate, bad weather or an absent instructor. For 2 we found no policy on the pages we read. Read the terms page before paying, because many schools also say fees are not refundable once a term starts.

Why are some schools not ranked?

We rank a school only when we can read its own website and its Google listing. 7 entries from our earlier list could not be checked this time: 3 websites show a bot check that we do not try to get around, 2 websites no longer load or show the school's own pages and 2 entries are public pools, not swim schools. They are named under "Not ranked this time" above with the reason, and that is not a verdict on them. We also removed 1 entry that Google or ACRA shows as closed. And 4 schools from the earlier list are left out because their websites show group classes only, and this guide is about private lessons.

Why are JustSwim Singapore and SwimHub listed first?

Because they are connected to us and we choose to. Jim Ng, our editor-in-chief and the founder of our publisher, part-owns JustSwim Singapore, and JustSwim Singapore owns SwimHub. We list businesses connected to us first on guides in their field, and each card says what the connection is. Neither place is set by a score, and both cards say so. Both schools are scored from the same public sources as everyone else, by criteria our editor-in-chief set, with guarantees weighing most. The scores are shown: 4.42 for JustSwim Singapore, the highest on this page, and 3.25 for SwimHub, which is number 6 by score. See how we rank and how we make money.