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British Swim School at SpringHill Suites Richmond Northwest offers year-round swimming lessons for all ages, from infants to adults, focusing on water safety and survival skills. Conveniently located inside the SpringHill Suites at 9960 Independence Park Dr, Richmond, VA 23233, USA, it provides a comfortable indoor pool environment.
The indoor pool(s) at this British Swim School location are maintained at a warm and comfortable temperature of 85-86 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The swim program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many parents highly recommending it and expressing delight in their children's progress. Strengths frequently cited include engaging, patient, and adaptable instructors who personalize lessons to individual student needs, fostering an enjoyable and effective learning environment. Parents value the small class sizes, the strong emphasis on water safety (including floating mastery), the flexibility for children to advance at their own pace, and the warm pool allowing for year-round lessons. Many report faster and greater progress compared to other programs, with children eagerly anticipating classes. However, one review strongly advises against the school, citing concerns about the facility (a small hotel pool shared with hotel guests, leading to potential crowding), and unresponsiveness to make-up class requests.
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June 30th, 2025AviNASH Kavale
Unless you do not have absolutely any option I would avoid this school. This is conducted in a fairly small hotel swim pool. There are guests from that hotel who come in during class times. Sometimes there are 3 coaches teaching a total of 5-6 kids in the same pool. My child is overall ok with the quality of coaching. My requests for make up classes have been not answered.
October 5th, 2024Wei Styer
I wish I'd found this earlier! We have tried several different swim programs, with no success. Our son hates getting water in his ears, eyes, etc. which has made progress very slow. But the instructors here are engaging while staying firm, and the rotation of "games" (skills) keeps them practicing and moving throughout the lesson. We've made more progress in a month of 30 min lessons once a week here than going for 3 months twice a week in another highly recommended program. We also super appreciate the emphasis on safety and that the progression to swim strokes only happens after mastery of floating (and rolling over from a float). My daughter (who enjoys the water) absolutely adores the lessons and is making great progress. I cannot recommend this program enough! The small class sizes creates an intimate setting for kids to learn at their own pace. The instructors are engaging and personalize their approach to the students. Rather than being locked into a set class for a season, students can level up as fast or slow as they advance. I am thrilled to have found something that works for our kids, and only wish we'd found out about the program sooner.
July 28th, 2024Lydia Sund
Love the British Swim School! A long time customer of the school in Bethesda and this one is just as amazing. The instructors are really interested in teaching the kids. They are kind and quickly adapt their teaching style to help the individual children. A nice warm pool and environment really helps, as well as the ability to swim year round. Their emphasis on water safety is very important to me.
September 14th, 2025Renee Rivet
Excellent service and patient with little swimmers. Their awesome and very informative about your little one's progress.
November 6th, 2019Edehi Airewele
My son is enjoying the swimming class. He is always looking forward to it. The instructor makes it fun to learn.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
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| Monday | 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |