British Swim School at LA Fitness - East Arlington

Jacksonville, 11901 Atlantic Blvd Suite 800, Jacksonville, FL 32225 | ★ 4.9 (57 Review)

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About the Club

British Swim School offers swimming lessons for kids and adults, starting as early as 3 months. Located inside LA Fitness, we're open year-round and welcome both gym members and non-members. You can learn to swim when you’re ready and continue until you’ve mastered the skills. We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help swimmers of all levels become safer and more confident in the water. Our safe, fun, and effective teaching methods have made us the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Our confidence-building curriculum and small group swimming classes provide a consistent format and structure with one-on-one attention for each swimmer. Private swimming lessons are subject to availability.

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Reviews

Daniel C. Walter

★ 3

Exceptionally disorganized and dust, rusty, and a little dirty.

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Skylar Bell-Higgins

★ 5

We are loving British Swim School! My son is 17 months and recently started swim lessons for the first time and is already making great progress. The instructors have been incredible and make each lesson very fun for toddlers!

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Whitney M Mohr

★ 5

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Bonnie Messick

★ 5

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William Duane

★ 5

Enrique is very attentive and patient with my 4 year old. Will definitely recommend

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Kent Bloom

★ 5

By far the best swim school in Florida! The coaches are amazing and can work with any level of swimmer. They
ensure a safe environment for learning, and the skill sets are top notch!

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nerfguy man

★ 5

My son is 9 years old and he loves to swim and practice different swimming styles. Teachers are great, they motivate children to do better and better.

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Jeffery Bradberry

★ 5

Jack is doing a great job!

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Diana Whitfield

★ 5

My son loves coming the swim lessons now and looks forward to learning new skills. The swim lessons at British Swim school are quick paced and allow children to watch other kids and learn together. He has gained confidence in the water and strives to learn new skill to be able to move up and continue learning. Jared is a great instructor and the kids respond well to him.

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Brooke Poaco

★ 3

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Mariano Mohr

★ 5

Kids have a lot of fun and are learning so much.

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Leo McCray

★ 5

British Swim School is a great place! From the moment of enrollment, the staff has been amazing and very accommodating. Our children look forward to their swim lessons every week. As a veteran with young children I can appreciate the finesse of how the school operates from the enrollment process to having lollipops at the end of lessons for the young uns. The instructors are passionate and skilled, making the learning process engaging and fun, while also doing the little extras to make the experiences fun and memorable. For a great swim school in Jacksonville, I definitely vouch for British Swim School.

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Jennifer Anders

★ 5

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Ingrid Capy

★ 5

My 7yo son absolutely loves his swimming classes, it is amazing to watch him learn. The instructors he has had so far, including Ms. London and Mr. Enrique, are so patient and encouraging, making the experience fun for everyone. My child has gained confidence in the water and developed essential safety skills, too. I highly recommend these classes for any child learning to swim. We anticipate his continued participation in the program. Thank you!!!

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DeAnna Derrick

★ 5

The classes I’ll allow you to go at your own pace but also help push you out of your comfort zone. Plus we absolutely love our instructor Jerome. He’s awesome!

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The Donicas

★ 5

We have had a great experience with British Swim School. My kids cannot wait for the next class every week.

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J CD

★ 5

Enrique has been exceptionally good and patient with my daughter. He was born for this!

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James Johnson

★ 5

Best swim school! London is an amazing instructor and keeps the kids engaged and having fun while also learning how to swim safely. Our daughter loves her swim lessons and her instructor! Highly recommend!

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Cynthia Johnson

★ 5

My 9 year old daughter absolutely loves coming here. The instructors and pool manager are very kid friendly, adult friendly and knowledgeable. They have taught my daughter so many swimming and survival skills in the water in such a short time. She was already a swimmer, but is learning long distance strokes and perfecting her skills to reach her competitive swim goals. They make the instruction easy to comprehend and follow. The price is phenomenal and although I initially thought 1/2 hour lessons were short, they do so much and are so active that whole time that much longer lessons wouldn't be feasible. I have watched lessons with babies to preteen and many with differing abilities and/or autism, and there are so many positives about each. Each instructor I've witnessed takes the time to build rapor and a relationship with each child getting to know their strengths and weaknesses to help them grow independently. The class size is so small and is a great learning environment. 1 to 4 kids max. The app is easy to use to schedule lessons and see growth and the owner is available and easy to talk to and get ahold of about payments. They accommodate families and have military and teacher discounts ..maybe first responders too..can't be 100%. Its located right inside of LA Fitness and is easy to get to, but have several locations. I highly recommend this school to help your swimmer grow. 10 stars!!!!

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Patrick R

★ 5

Fantastic way for your kids to get acclimated to the water. All the instructors were extremely patient with my toddler.

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Crystal Smith

★ 5

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Kloudia Ghereir

★ 5

They are amazing . My son used to scare so much from the pool he cried at the first class and at the second he went with her by himself and he cant wait to go to the class with miss Landon she is awesome

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Marleene Wassner

★ 5

John has done a great job teaching my kids how to swim! Both kids trust him and enjoy his coaching. Overall, very happy with this swim program!

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Ana Rodriguez

★ 5

I am constantly impressed by the skills my children have developed! The team and staff do such a wonderful job at teaching them how to survive and develop the skills necessary to stay safe in the water!

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Thomas Clifton

★ 5

The swim lessons have been great! All the staff has been extremely kind, patient, and knowledgeable. The staff makes it so that my kid looks forward to swim lessons each week. I would highly recommend!

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Maggie Seiler

★ 5

Jonathan is wonderful with my son - patient and makes swim time FUN!

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w G

★ 5

John Maurice did and excellent job in teaching my grandchild swimming, he is patient and professional and he knows how to make the kid enthusiastic about swimming

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Jennie Jeune

★ 5

Amazing leadership that is very communicative, compassionate and accommodating. Swim instructors are knowledgeable, patient and very intentional. My 3 year old took swim lessons for some months and it has been pleasant experience. One of the instructors—Kylee is fantastic to work with.

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Paula Romero

★ 5

My daughter is happy with her swimming lessons, all the instructors are very kind and patients.
Mi hija está feliz con sus lecciones de natación, todos los instructores son muy amables y pacientes.

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Andrew Bruning

★ 5

We have been bringing our 3 yr old for about 6 weeks. He is more confident in the water and even asks to practice what he’s learning in the bath tub. We have worked with Chris, Tatiana, Jerome, Kylie and Londan. They have all been great! Our son looks forward to it every week.

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CHRISTINA DZIEDZICKI

★ 5

Love British Swim schools at LA Fitness at Kernan! My son looks forward to his lesson every time and loves all of his instructors. He has grown SO much as a swimmer and is much more confident. Super easy to schedule makeups online on the app if there's ever a need.

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James Roman

★ 5

Our daughter has done their classes every Saturday morning at LA Fitness and it’s been great. She’s much more confident in her swimming and we’ve enjoyed taking her. The instructor is really focused on making sure she improves and gives her work to practice on when we’re swimming at our neighborhood pool.

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Crystal Bloom

★ 5

By far the best swim school! They make safe swimming fun for even the young kids!

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Loren L

★ 5

A fantastic swim school! The instructor Jerome was amazing and approached class in a fun and professional way. My daughter loves her swim class and has progressed super fast thanks to the expertise of Jerome.

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Batool Abdelrehim

★ 5

I can honestly say this is the best swimming school in town. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and they really connect with the kids. My kids love it .

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Nicole Menendez

★ 5

Our 3 year old has been participating in swim class with British swim school for the last 8 months and has shown tremendous improvement. The owners are very accommodating with making up classes and changing schedules as needed due to conflicts both unforeseen and planned. Highly recommend!

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Haley DeJarnette

★ 5

We love British swim school! The staff is absolutely amazing and very accommodating. My daughter who is not even two has learned so much in just a couple of months. Every Tuesday my daughter is excited to go to her lessons and see all the instructors, especially Ms. Lauren. Thank you British swim school.

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Deirdre Stafford

★ 5

Our experience with British swim School at LA fitness in Orange Park Florida has been amazing for my grandchild. When he started he did not know how to swim at all and within 3 months he has been able to do many swimming techniques. I look forward to having him return to his swimming lessons in the spring of 2025. I will miss his swim School during the short break. His teachers are wonderful, courteous and knowledgeable. I highly recommend British swim School at LA fitness in Orange Park Florida. Thank you, Deirdre Stafford

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Markita Dean

★ 5

I love the availability and patience you guys have with my daughter. They are gentle to her needs and only push her where she is comfortable. Glad she is there

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Lorena Castano

★ 5

I can’t thank Enrique enough for the incredible impact he had on my aunt’s swimming journey. She was always afraid of the water, but with his patience and encouraging teaching style, she grew more confident each session. What truly made a difference was his ability to communicate in Spanish, which made her feel comfortable and understood. He took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy for her to grasp, and now she’s not only swimming confidently but enjoying it! We highly recommend him for anyone looking to overcome their fear of swimming.

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sonja reed

★ 5

This group of instructors here is fantastic!! I can’t say enough about how helpful and focused they were from day one. Lauren made sure my granddaughter got attention and instruction according to her individual need while focusing on helping her master her technique. Enrique was fun and helped her fine tune her technique. And Jerome made sure she had a good time while reinforcing everything she learned. I’d highly recommend this location. My granddaughter has progressed so far because of all the instructors’ personal interest in her attaining her swimming goals. We look forward to returning when she’s here on winter break.

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Sheryl Brown

★ 5

I have been attending the British Swim School (East Arlington) for approximately 7 weeks and I am very happy with my results so far. As an adult, the thought of learning to swim can be very scary. However, having Lauren as my trainer has been amazing. I went in day one with lots of doubts and anxiety but by the end of the first lesson i felt assured I would be able to swim in a few weeks. It is so important to have the right trainer. Lauren is very patient and understanding. She knows how to explain things in a way that can be followed without feeling incompetent. I would definitely recommend this swimming program to adults. At week 7, I sometimes can’t believe how comfortable I am in the water and I am actually swimming 😀. Of course I have more to learn but I am confident with practice I will soon be like a fish in water😆. Thanks for being amazing Lauren!

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Ashley Radford

★ 5

Teachers were knowledgeable, made swimming fun, and worked on the skills my child specifically needed to become a better swimmer! Small group sizes ensured that swimmers got plenty of water time, and safety was a priority! Love British Swim School!!

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eleni bogale

★ 5

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Sharon Watkins

★ 5

For years I wanted to learn to swim but never found a program that worked with my schedule. My sister and I found out about British Swim School on a google search and was very happy that they offered swim classes for adults. My first class was with Lauren. She is an instructor with the program and she was excellent. I remember leaving the class thinking, I can do this. She was very good at explaining and demonstrating each move. She made me feel safe in the water. She was encouraging but also gave good feedback on how to improve on skill though. I would recommend Lauren to anyone learning to swim for the first time. She is very patient with her clients. I am glad to have her as my instructor.

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Jessica Rocha

★ 5

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Ann Marie Tolbert

★ 5

Wonderful teachers & staff! So patient with littles ones. I saw a major improvement with my child by the second lesson. 10/10 recommend!

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Brandi Ryder

★ 5

NOTHING is more relieving than spending the day at the pool with my kids and knowing that they are strong swimmers! Thank you SOOOO much for giving me this stress free day at the pool!! IT IS PRICELESS!!!

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GM Torres

★ 5

This swim school is located inside the LA fitness off Kernan & Atlantic. The staff are friendly and owners are super great!! Veteran owned, too. Our little 2 year old is learning so quickly and loving the classes so much. I love how they inform us with her progress and what goals she needs to achieve to get to the next level. Unlike the other swim school in the area, they don't inform you what needs to happen. So your child could be swimming next level but they don't communicate that. British Swim School is awesome!! Can't recommend it enough. 🥰 🏊‍♀️

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Romana Lopes

★ 5

I have previously attended 2 other swim schools but was not successful. When I reached out to British Swim, Andy explained the process, courses, and offerings. I was able to attend a class with other adults. I learned a lot and was finally able to swim and feel comfortable in the water! I did not want to go up to Adult 2 because I was having so much fun in Adult 1. I am taking an hiatus due to a new job but will be returning soon. The price is very reasonable, the instructors are encouraging, and the classes are fun. I highly recommend this school.

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kenisha Lyon

★ 5

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Marlene Glennon

★ 5

Andy Woods is awesome! He was very kind and understanding, and he worked very hard to be flexible and accommodate my son's unique lesson-scheduling situation. Excellent customer service.
Thank you very much!

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Jane McIntosh

★ 5

The coaches do a great job with the kids. Our son progressed in his swimming ability and, most importantly, ability to survive should he fall in the water. Classes are small and manageable with each child getting time to practice strikes while others get attention and then working together. I would recommend this to anyone wanting his/her child to learn to swim and improve skills.

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P Smith

★ 5

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Dawn Waller

★ 5

My husband and I spent a significant amount of time searching for a swim lessons. It feels like this should be a simple task, but we decided a life saving skill isn’t something we should take lightly. We looked at “come to your home” services, one-on-one services, then gave up for a while. Finally, while grabbing a smoothie one day I ran across British Swim School. I checked out their website, IG page, and read the google reviews. Not only were the convenient in time and location to our home, more importantly I liked the the structuring of the program. We enrolled and are so happy we did. Our son loves going to “swim party,” as we call it. He’s made some little buddies in each of his classes, he adores his instructors, and the director/owner - Andy is beyond helpful and caring about his program and the kids. Some lessons have been solo, which is great, and most have been with 2-3 other children, where they all learn from and seemingly challenge each other. BSS has been an excellent experience for parent and child. I have recommended BSS to friends and family and highly suggest to any parent on the hunt for a program that is consistent and structured. The app has also been great in scheduling absences/make-ups, knowing my child’s skill level, understanding what’s next in the program as the child moves up, payments, class schedules, other locations. We’ve had an excellent experience with BSS! Thank you Andy & team for teaching my child a life skill, and the care and attention you have all put into the program. We will certainly miss Ms. Margaret & Mr. Jacob. You have set the standard for our expectations in the next swim school, and this only due to our cross-country move!

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Luis Laurentino

★ 5

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The loonAtoon Family

★ 5

Highly recommend checking out British Swim School for their survival + safety focused swimming lessons. They have an amazing, friendly staff and each of their lessons have been fun and engaging. Great for any age!

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