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British Swim School at LA Fitness - Bala Cynwyd provides year-round swimming lessons for all ages, from infants and toddlers to children and adults. Located within the LA Fitness facility at 25 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA, the school focuses on water safety, survival skills, and stroke development in a structured and supportive indoor environment.
The indoor pool at British Swim School at LA Fitness - Bala Cynwyd is consistently heated to a comfortable 85-86 degrees Fahrenheit (29-30 degrees Celsius), creating an optimal warm water environment for swim lessons.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? British Swim School generally receives very positive feedback, with many reviewers highlighting the program's effectiveness in teaching children to swim and build confidence, often in a short period. Instructors are consistently praised for being patient, excellent, and caring, creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Staff and management are noted for being responsive, courteous, professional, and flexible, particularly in scheduling. Children, even those initially terrified, quickly become excited about lessons. While the program is considered expensive at around $50 per class, many feel it offers good value. The main negative point raised is regarding billing errors, which some found took a long time to resolve.
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
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Accessible Restroom
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September 18th, 2025Lonna Gordon
quite happy with British Swim School. The program allows kids to move at their own pace while exposing them and gently nudging them toward advancement. I have also found the organization easy to work with in scheduling, canceling, rescheduling, etc. The entire format of this organization is brilliant. It is not cheap, at close to $50 a class, but I feel like I'm getting good value for what I pay. Keep an eye on the bills, though. I found several errors and they took forever to resolve.
July 19th, 2024Dani Harrison
My 3 kiddos (11,5,6) just started and they were terrified of water and of going. After their first lesson they’re excited to go and learn more skills. Teachers are super patient and even give them time to just play after their lesson was over. A great place
July 19th, 2024redlessi
My grandchildren absolutely loved their first lesson. The instructor was awesomely patient with them. My one granddaughter was super nervous and he was excellent with her. The staff were courteous and professional. The pool was not crowded and they had everything available needed for the lesson. I'm just as excited as they are about coming to our next visit. I would highly recommend them.
October 16th, 2024H B
My children learned so much at British Swim School! My daughter started classes not knowing how to swim and in a few short months has gained confidence and is swimming backstroke on her own. All of the instructors are super patient and do a great job working with the kids. Kim is super flexible, friendly and always does her best to try to coordinate classes for my 3 kids around the same time and day. I highly recommend this program and staff.
July 22nd, 2023Sindy Agudelo-Nelson
The teachers are excellent, management is very responsive, my kid has made huge progress in a short time. The whole staff creates a welcoming and supportive environment and seemed to really care about their students progress.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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| Monday | 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM |