1. CitySwim

Description: Offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced group swim lessons for primary school-aged children. Lessons run in line with primary school terms and are available after school on weekday afternoons and midday Saturdays. All lessons take place at the Aquadome pool in Mt Victoria.
Website: https://www.cityswim.co.nz/
Location: Aquadome pool, Mt Victoria, Wellington

2. Easyswim

Description: Provides swimming lessons for all ages from infants of 3 months through to adults. School-age lessons are 30-40 minutes long with a personal approach to monitor progress closely. Offers a structured curriculum with multiple levels from Seahorse to Orcas, with classes held in school pools throughout Wellington.
Website: https://www.easyswim.co.nz/
Location: Multiple school pools across Wellington

3. 24/7 Fitness - Swim Academy

Description: School-aged swim lessons catering to all abilities, from brand new swimmers to those with previous experience. Classes are held in small groups (2-4 children ) for 30 minutes, with a supportive and structured environment tailored to meet every swimmer's needs. Includes special Water Safety Week activities each term.
Website: https://www.247fitness.co.nz/kids-swim-classes/
Cost: $195 for 10-week term

4. SwimWell

Description: Year-round swimming lessons for children aged 5 months to 14 years with a choice of five pools in Wellington. Programs cater for all levels - from nervous beginners to children who can swim lengths, developing and extending swimming and water safety skills.
Website: https://swimwell.nz/
Location: Multiple locations including Keith Spry Pool

5. Active Attitude - Active Swim

Description: Year-round swimming lessons in a heated pool (32 degrees ) for children from 3 months through to school age (Level 6). Classes are 25 minutes in length with small class ratios (maximum of 4 students for ages 3+) providing a high-quality swimming experience. Progress is tracked through an online portal.
Website: https://www.activeattitude.co.nz/products/swimming-lessons
Cost: $89 per month for first child, $65 for siblings

6. H2O Xtream

Description: Learn-to-swim programs for all ages and abilities, with school-aged classes focused on developing essential swimming skills, stroke techniques, and water safety in a fun, structured environment. Located in Upper Hutt, the facility offers comprehensive swimming education.
Website: https://www.h2oxtream.com/Swim-School
Location: Upper Hutt

7. Swim City - Hutt City Pools

Description: Swimming lessons at Hutt City Council pools in Lower Hutt, catering for swimmers of all ages. Lessons are offered at Huia pool, Te Ngaengae and Stokes Valley pools with instructors who receive extensive in-house training. The program aims to help the community learn to swim and be safe in the water.
Website: https://pools.huttcity.govt.nz/learn-to-swim
Location: Huia pool, Te Ngaengae and Stokes Valley pools

8. Wellington City Council - SwimWell

Description: Swimming lessons for children aged 5 months to 18 years, offered through the Wellington City Council recreation centers. Includes both group classes and private lessons, with private coaching available for those wanting to learn to swim or improve technique.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/classes/school-aged-children#swimming
Location: Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
Cost: $67 for private 30-minute sessions

9. Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre - Learn to Swim

Description: Comprehensive swimming lessons for school-aged children focusing on water confidence, stroke development, and water safety skills. The program follows a structured progression system with qualified instructors in a modern aquatic facility.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/facilities-and-centres/swimming-pools/kilbirnie-pool
Location: Kilbirnie, Wellington

10. Tawa Pool - Learn to Swim

Description: After-school swimming lessons for children of all abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Classes focus on water safety, stroke development, and building confidence in the water, with a structured progression system to track improvement.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/facilities-and-centres/swimming-pools/tawa-pool
Location: Tawa, Wellington

11. Freyberg Pool - Sharks Program

Description: Advanced swimming program for school-aged children who have mastered basic swimming skills. Offers four progressive levels: Great White Sharks (40 mins ), Mako Sharks (40 mins), Tiger Sharks (60 mins), and Bull Sharks (60 mins), focusing on technique refinement and endurance.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/facilities-and-centres/swimming-pools/freyberg-pool
Location: Oriental Bay, Wellington

12. Keith Spry Pool - Learn to Swim

Description: Comprehensive swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities, from water confidence to advanced stroke technique. The program includes specialized classes like Bronze Sharks for more advanced swimmers, with a focus on both swimming skills and water safety.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/facilities-and-centres/swimming-pools/keith-spry-pool
Location: Johnsonville, Wellington