Swimming Class UK Reviews 92

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter has been swimming with Brian in Spellbrook for a month. He keeps learning fun. Every lesson recaps on previous activities along with new skills and activities. Brian is calm... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brain provided me with some excellent swim coaching for an event , very knowledgeable and provided me with some in valuable assistance 👍

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our son (2 1/2 years old) suffered from a major case of the water wobbles and wouldn't even so much as dip a toe in the water. Over 5 short lessons, Brian had him giggling, splashing, blowing bubbl... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Brian is an excellent swimming instructor who has been very patient and friendly with my 9 year-old daughter who has made good progress in the 2 years he has so far taught her 1-2-1. Despite sufferi... See more

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  1. Swimming School

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Private swimming lessons and coaching in Barnet and Borehamwood. We provide one to one coaching and teaching to all levels and abilities. Home swimming lessons are available throughout London and the home counties. Triathlon swim training is available in Elstree. Treading water sessions are available in Arkley.


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended

Excellent one to one service, very patient couldn’t recommend Brian enough.

30 June 2025
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Many thanks for the review, Sean. See you poolside :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brain provided me with some excellent…

Brain provided me with some excellent swim coaching for an event , very knowledgeable and provided me with some in valuable assistance 👍

13 March 2025
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Thanks for the kind review, it was a pleasure coaching you buddy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brian Soellbrook

My daughter has been swimming with Brian in Spellbrook for a month. He keeps learning fun. Every lesson recaps on previous activities along with new skills and activities.

Brian is calm and explains in age appropriate language.

He is very patient and gives praise which is always encouraging.

Great venue which allows toddlers to stand unaided around the side of the pool to build confidence and doesn’t result in them having to be held to learn.

Swimming lessons with explanation, demonstration, practice and recap skills.


21 November 2024
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Thank you for the lovely review, looking forward to continuing the lessons! See you Thursday :) Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brian was very good with my son and…

Brian was very good with my son and really developed his confidence in the water. He taught him skills in a manageable way and was really friendly and professional.

26 June 2024
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Thank you Carmel, it was a pleasure to teach your son!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I regret every single penny I’ve spent…

I regret every single penny I’ve spent with this company. Repetitive classes every week with no concern about your progress. They wouldn’t mind if you stayed with them indefinitely even if you’re not making progress.

1 December 2022
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi DW, I am sorry you did not have a good experience at Swimming Class UK. Repetition is how you learn how to swim, sorry it was not what you expected. As a gesture of good will, I would like to offer you a free swimming lesson, please get in touch and we can discuss. As you can see from all our reviews, we have consistency and high standards throughout our process. We follow the national swim teaching guidelines, and work with the best swimming instructors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brain is a fantastic teacher

Brain is a fantastic teacher. He is very patient ,understanding, calm and very encouraging. Best swimming teacher ever.

25 October 2019
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This is a very beautiful review, thanks, I appreciate it! Hope you are still swimming ..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I attended a Swimming Crash Course this…

I attended a Swimming Crash Course this week, which I really enjoyed. My teacher Eva was patient, funny, and excellent. I now need to put into practise what ive learned. I would certainly promote Brian, Eva and their Swimming Course to friends of mine.

25 October 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Thank you for the lovely review. We do aim to please, and the crash course is a fantastic way to improve swimming, in the shortest time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did the week crash course

Did the week crash course - great sessions that every day built on the next. Instructor was fantastic - and patient. Loved it.

16 August 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi Dennis - thanks for the review. We have more crash courses during the October break .. see you then ;) Thanks. Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good swimming instructors

very good swimming instructors. My two daughters have really benefitted from the classes, and will definitely continue after the summer holidays.

15 July 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi Mads, thanks for the review. Glad you guys have signed up for a new term, see you guys on Sunday. Thanks. Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent teaching

Brain and Norbit have been amazing, and filled my daughter with confidence in the pool, and she loves coming to her lesson every week.

10 July 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi Oliver - thanks for the review. Norbet is an excellent teacher, we are lucky to have him. See you Sunday for more swimming :) Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Danni has been an amazing teacher for…

Danni has been an amazing teacher for my three year old daughter. She’s really helped build up her confidence and gently encourages her each week to go a little outside her comfort zone. I’m so pleased with her progress and new found enthusiasm for the water!

9 July 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi Nicola, many thanks for the kind review. I will pass on this to Danni. See you Sunday - and glad you signed up for the crash course :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great atmosphere

Great atmosphere, fantastic teachers, excellent for children!!!

9 July 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi Olga, thanks for the kind review. Looking forward to seeing you both this Sunday for the last day of term!!!! Lessons then resume in Sept.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great option for private classes

Great option for private classes. The location in the Barbican School for Girls is very practical, quiet and clean. Instructors are all very friendly, including for young children (we have started as young as 3 years old). Easy to book and coordinate. Recommended!

9 July 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Thanks Elodie, glad you both are enjoying the experience so far. Your little one has begun a beautiful swimming journey, which only gets better!!! Brian.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Swimming School

Brian is an excellent teacher who is really calm and helps you build up your confidence with every stroke. My swimming has really improved and my confidence is increasing lesson upon lesson. Highly recommended.

25 March 2019
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Hi Mariane, thanks for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to help you realise your swimming potential. Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Swimming Instruction

I had a medium fear of water when I started swimming lessons with Brian FitzGerald. Initially, a fair bit of time was spent building my confidence and getting used to having my face in the water, something I was never comfortable with. He has an excellent teaching method breaking each stroke down to its component parts and then building back up to the whole stroke. In my first few lessons, as well as my fear dissipating, Brian has taught me three different strokes which I can do competently including while practising on my own. I certainly wouldn't have been able to to any of this two months ago! Brian is an excellent instructor with a lot of patience, also he is a thoroughly nice chap.

8 March 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi Brian, my name buddy! It was a pleasure helping you relearn your swimming skill from youth. You did all the hard work - I just showed you the path (cheesey!). I hope you are still swimming.... Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband and me are so happy with…

My husband and me are so happy with Brian, he is a very professional swimming teacher. Also the private pool is really amazing that he is teaching us there. I highly recommend him to everyone.

6 March 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi Ladan, many thanks for the lovely review. You guys need to come back for more swimming.. see you soon! Brian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helping achieve a life goal

Brian and his team (Eva and Claudio) helped me achieve my long-held dream of learning to swim. With a patient, guiding and positive style, they helped me learn the front-crawl/freestyle technique. I can now confidently swim from one end of the pool to the other and back again without stopping or the use of accessories (fins, paddles, etc.).

Brian instructed me for half the lessons where we focussed on comfort with the water and components of the technique. After this, I was passed on to Claudio for a few sessions to help me with my breathing and to introduce me to the deep. I finally wrapped up the lessons with Eva, who helped me put it all together and swim confidently from shallow to deep and back again.

I am very happy with the result and would recommend swimmingclass.co.uk to adult learners who similarly want to learn this key skill.

14 February 2019
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Hi John, thanks for the lovely review. You have had a great journey, 20+ swimming lessons is a great achievement. Well done. Glad you can now swim alone, and safely. Now you can practice, and get more stamina. See you soon, and good luck with the swimming!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Signed up for a crash course and I was pleased with results

Signed up for a crash course at the Barnet swimming pool to learn basics to breast stroke and I finished the week a much stronger swimmer. Brian is a good coach and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
The pool was just ok, the mens changing room is big but I did not use the shower so can not tell you wether it worked or not etc... My lessons were quiet early (6:30am) and it was easy to drive and park to the venue and no traffic but I can't say the same when it gets to 7:30am as you meet the traffic on both directions as you leave car park. Now I just need to follow Brian's advice and practice, practice and practice to get better.

19 November 2018
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Reply from Swimming Class UK

Thanks Ade,
I hope you are still swimming - and keep the practice fresh!!! See you next time.

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