Swimming Lessons For Kids (5 – 12 years old)
Indoor Heated Pools . Well-proven Curriculum . Over 30000 Happy Students
A Vital Life Skill for Every Child
Swimming is not just an enjoyable activity, it’s an essential life skill that empowers children to explore their world with confidence. Research shows that regular swimming improves oxygen delivery to the brain, enhancing focus and learning efficiency in daily activities. At Happy Fish, we believe that swimming lessons should be fun and promote lifelong skills. Our passion for swimming drives us to inspire our students to love it just as much as we do!
Swimming is considered a crucial life skill and is included in the national curriculum. As one of the most popular sports in the country, it offers various opportunities, from recreational and competitive swimming to open water adventures.
How soon can my child swim independently?
Take a look at our progression chart!
Foundation
Milestone: Perfect streamlined kicking without aids.
Why it matters: Builds efficient propulsion and core stability for faster, smoother swims.
(Approximately 5 lessons)
Beginner
Milestone: Swim 25 m of freestyle with strong pacing.
Why it matters: Enhances stamina, rhythm, and confidence in the water.
(Approximately 10-15 lessons)
Intermmediate
Milestone: Complete 50 m each of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
Why it matters: Develops stroke versatility and cardiovascular endurance.
(Approximately 20-30 lessons)
Advance
Milestone: Master 100 m of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly—plus SwimSafer survival skills.
Why it matters: Ensures comprehensive technique mastery and essential self-rescue ability.
(Approximately 20-30 lessons)
Who We Are?
With 14 years of research and experience, we commit to bring the best learning experience to all our students. Using state-of-the-art water sanitisation and filtration system, our students can learn to swim in a comfortable, controlled environment with crystal clear water.
Happy Fish's Indoor Heated Swimming Pools
The happiest place to learn swimming!
Our indoor pool is running on state-of-the-art salt chlorinator combined with UV filter. UV is the non-chemical technology used by New York City to purify drinking water. The results are equally impressive in swimming pools. You'll enjoy a pool that is safe, healthy, and a lot easier to manage. UV does the heavy lifting which lowers chlorine demand up to 90%. Bacteria and other disinfection by-products are safely eliminated.
We maintain pool temperature at 32-33 Celsius during lesson time, so be assured to enjoy the warm crystal clear water and say goodbye to shivers, stinging eyes, dry hair and skin!
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Lessons’ Info
| GROUP CLASS |
Location: Kota Damansara / PJ SS23 / Subang Jaya / Cheras Perdana / Denai Alam / Klang / Kota Kemuning / Iskanda Nusajaya
| Weekday | Weekend | |
| Trial (1 lesson) | RM 110.00 | |
| Foundation Pack (10 lessons) | RM 720.00 | RM 720.00 |
Location: Home@Mont Kiara / Home@Setia Alam / Home@Mount Austin
| Weekday | Weekend | |
| Trial (1 lesson) | RM 140.00 | |
| Foundation Pack (10 lessons) | RM 950.00 | RM 950.00 |
- Frequency: Once a week lesson
- Duration: 45 minutes per lesson
- Class Size: Maximum of 6 students
- Prices above are excluded with 8% SST
Kid Class Policy
- Lessons are scheduled for consecutive weeks, excluding gazetted public holidays.
- You can arrange a makeup lesson for each missed regular class. Parents must reschedule via the Parent Portal at least 2 hours before the lesson.
- Make-up lesson cannot be in your original class.
- No rescheduling of the makeup lesson is allowed once confirmed.
- There will be no lesson if the lesson falls on a gazetted public holiday. Lessons will be postponed, and the customer requires no further action.
- Lessons will be as normal for public holidays in lieu unless otherwise announced.
- Happy Fish reserves the right to send a relief instructor if the class coach cannot conduct the lesson on that day.
- The School reserves the right to cancel or postpone the lesson in an unforeseen situation or when a relief coach is unavailable.
- The School reserves the right to reschedule the commencement date of classes if the class size does not meet the minimum requirement.
- In the event that the class size falls short in the next term, the School reserves the right to reshuffle the students and close the class.
- Other general Terms and Conditions apply
Private Lesson (All Ages)
Location: Kota Damansara / PJ SS23 / Subang Jaya / Cheras Perdana / Denai Alam / Klang / Kota Kemuning / Iskanda Nusajaya
| Weekday | Weekend | |
| Individual (4 lessons) | RM 650.00 | RM 850.00 |
| 2 Pax (4 lessons) | RM 750.00 | RM 1050.00 |
| 3 Pax (4 lessons) | RM 850.00 | RM 1350.00 |
| 4 Pax (4 lessons) | RM 950.00 | RM 1600.00 |
Location: Home@Mont Kiara / Home@Setia Alam / Home@Mount Austin
| Weekday | Weekend | |
| Individual (4 lessons) | RM 800.00 | RM 1000.00 |
| 2 Pax (4 lessons) | RM 950.00 | RM 1350.00 |
| 3 Pax (4 lessons) | RM 1100.00 | RM 1650.00 |
| 4 Pax (4 lessons) | RM 1300.00 | RM 1950.00 |
Prices above exclude 8% SST
Happy Fish Replacement Lesson Policy
1-for-1 Replacement
Receive one complimentary replacement class when you submit a reschedule request via the Parent Portal at least 2 hours in advance.
14-Day Booking Window
Once your request is submitted, you have 14 days to book your new class. Please wait to select your date until you are fully ready to return to the pool!
Medical Extensions
If your child is unwell and needs more time to recover beyond the 15 days, simply share a valid Medical Certificate (MC) with us to request an extension.
Admin Fee
To support smooth scheduling for everyone, any further changes made after a replacement is confirmed will incur a $15 admin fee.
Adult & Lady Classes
These specific programs provide students with 4 complimentary self-practice sessions to perfect their skills instead of the standard replacement policy.
FAQ for Kid Class
Do I need to be in the pool together with my child?
What should my child wear to swimming lessons?
Can I schedule a trial class for my child?
My child is Asthmatic. Is he suitable to learn swimming?
Do you offer make-up lessons?
Rescheduling and Steady Progress: If students need to miss a lesson, parents should log in to the Parent Portal and reschedule the lesson at least 2 hours in advance. To ensure consistent progression, parents will have to fix and attend the replacement class within 2 weeks of the original class date.
Consideration for Illness: If a student is unable to reschedule due to medical reasons, we will require documentary proof. Upon receiving this, we will assist the parent to backdate and arrange a replacement class.
Do note that postponement of lessons is not permitted. All make-up sessions must be scheduled for alternative time slots.
How long will it take for my child to become a confident swimmer?
What is the appropriate age range for kids' swimming classes at Happy Fish Swim School?
The Happy Fish Philosophy
We prioritise your child’s emotional security over rushing a skill. True water confidence comes from trust, not pressure.
- Trust Comes First: Before we perfect their freestyle, our coaches focus on building a strong, trusting bond with your child.
- Child-Led Progression: We never force a fearful child to perform a skill. Neuroscience shows that stress completely blocks a child’s ability to learn. By keeping lessons fun and low-pressure, their brains absorb more!
- The “Safe Zone” Reset: If a child gets overwhelmed, we don’t push them to power through tears. We let them take a step back, regulate their emotions, and try again when they feel empowered.
How You Can Help From the Sidelines
You might not be in the water, but you are still the most important part of their journey!
- Project Calm Confidence: Your child will inevitably look through the glass to find you. Give them a big smile and a thumbs-up! If you look relaxed, they will feel safe.
- Let the Coach Teach: It is tempting to use hand gestures from the viewing area to correct their stroke, but this can cause confusion. Let our coaches handle the technical side so you can focus 100% on being their cheerleader.
- Praise the Effort: Instead of asking why they didn’t do a specific skill, celebrate their bravery. Saying, “I loved how hard you tried today!” keeps them excited to come back.
- Keep Showing Up: Progress is rarely a straight line. Consistently attending class teaches your child resilience and the value of sticking with something, even when it gets challenging.
We are so excited to watch your child grow into a strong, safe, and happy swimmer. See you at the pool!
Be Part Of
Happy Fish Family
Begin your swimming journey with us today!
