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British Swim School at 24 Hour Fitness - San Mateo Super Sport offers swimming lessons for various age groups, from infants to adults, within the indoor pool located at the 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport club in San Mateo. The program focuses on water safety and survival skills, alongside traditional swimming instruction.
The indoor pool used by British Swim School at this location is consistently heated to a comfortable temperature, typically maintained between 85-86 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 29-30 degrees Celsius).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? British Swim School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, primarily for its exceptional instructors who are consistently praised for their kindness, patience, dedication, and ability to effectively teach swim and survival skills. Many specific instructors, including Kai, Noah, George, Dylan, Jamie, Josh, Zoey, Kaitlyn, Nicky, Leah, Anthony, and Sofia, are highlighted for their remarkable ability to connect with students, tailor lessons, build confidence, and create a warm, motivating, and fun learning environment. Parents report significant progress in their children's swimming abilities, even those with special needs (with instructors knowing ASL) or those initially fearful of the water, often overcoming plateaus rapidly. However, a few areas for improvement were noted, including occasional cold pool temperatures, a suggestion to optimize instructional time versus early playtime for higher-level classes, and concerns regarding class size and availability for certain levels like Turtle 2.
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September 16th, 2025Acey “Aceyace” Parx
Our son is Deaf and has special needs. Some of the swim instructors know ASL and all of them are wonderful at encouraging and motivating my 4yr old and 1.5yr old at improving their swim and survival skills. My 4yr old has been attending British Swim since he was less than 1yr old. Shout out to teachers Kai, Noah, George, and (others I forgot their names!), but they're just wonderful with the kids! Thank you all for building confidence in my two little ones!
April 7th, 2025Irene Che
After a brief break from British Swim School in San Mateo, I promptly returned once I found out our favorite instructor, Dylan, was back from break. My daughter was plateauing at the other location and she wasn’t jiving with the other instructors. After just 20 minutes with Dylan on our first class back, Sammie was rolling her head and breathing for freestyle (vs months at the prior location). Dylan has a way of instructing where my daughter just gets it. He’s kind, patient and fun where my daughter actually can’t wait for her next swim class. Thank you Dylan for being a great instructor.
November 5th, 2024Rusha S
We are thrilled to share our wonderful experience with British Swim School. Our son Aiden has truly thrived here, showing remarkable progress that we hadn’t seen at other swim schools. Starting as a Starfish, he advanced to Turtle 2 in just two months! The teaching approach at British Swim School is excellent, and every instructor we’ve worked with has been outstanding. They create a warm, positive atmosphere, showing kindness, patience, and dedication to each child’s progress. A few improvements that can be made are: The pool is super cold most of the time. The playtime at the end of class. While a short playtime can be fun for kids, especially in the last 5 minutes, I’ve noticed that some instructors start it bit earlier. With a full class, this can sometimes mean that kids don’t get as much time to work on learning and polishing skills. For classes at the Turtle 1 level and above, it may be beneficial to extend the instructional time and focus more on skill development. Also, there are way too many kids in Turtle 2 classes with very limited classes availability. Special thanks to teachers Kai, Jamie, Josh, Zoey, George, Kaitlyn, Nicky, Leah and Anthony-though I’m sure I’m missing a few names, as we’ve worked with so many talented instructors! Each of them brought unique skills and approaches that truly made a difference in Aiden’s learning journey. British Swim School has not only given Aiden invaluable swimming skills but has also made every lesson fun and enjoyable. We couldn’t recommend them more highly!
October 25th, 2024Gail S
I am thrilled to share my experience with Teacher Sofia, who has been an outstanding swim teacher. From our very first lesson, her passion for teaching and genuine enthusiasm for swimming shone through. Sofia has an incredible ability to connect with her students, tailoring each lesson to fit individual skill levels and ensuring everyone feels comfortable in the water. Her patience and positive reinforcement have significantly boosted my kids' confidence and technique. The environment she creates is welcoming and supportive, making each class not only productive but also enjoyable. My 2 daughters not only improved in their swimming skills but also developed a deeper appreciation for the sport, thanks to Sofia’s expertise and encouragement. I highly recommend Sofia to anyone looking to learn or enhance their swimming abilities. Her dedication and skill truly make her an exceptional instructor!
October 24th, 2024Vibhor Bharadwaj
We've been sending our almost 4-year-old to British Swim School for the past 4-5 months, and the transformation has been incredible! He used to be afraid of going into the water, but now he looks forward to every class. His teacher, Sofia, has been a big part of that change. She is so kind, patient, and truly an excellent instructor. She knows how to make the kids feel comfortable and confident in the water, and teach them important skills. Deck staff, in particular Anthony is amazing as well. We're so grateful for Sofia's guidance and highly recommend British Swim School!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:00 – 8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:15 PM |