British Swim School at 24 Hour Fitness - San Mateo Super Sport - San Mateo, California

Gail 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!

Rusha 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!

Vibhor 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!

Amir Schricker

We have been taking our daughter to British Swim School for 3 years now and have teally enjoyed it. Our 6yo can now swim on her own which has provided us a lot of comfort when it comes to water safety. All the teachers are very good and in particular teachers George and Zoe are great. Class sizes are very small and so there’s lots of individualized attention. Would highly recommend.

Melanie Sibayan

Although this review is long overdue, I wanted to express how much my son loves swimming at British Swim School. Every instructor has been wonderful, especially George and Thuan, who are incredibly patient and supportive. I really appreciate how they offer praises and give feedback in such an encouraging way. My son always looks forward to swim class! Shout out to Zoe on deck who always welcomes us as soon as we walk in.

Sindhu Ghanta

I have tried a few swim schools in the San Mateo area and hands down this one is the best in being clean, professional and super nice about makeups. The teachers are great and supportive with kids who have fear of water or anxiety. It's a very welcoming environment for the kiddos and I am super happy to have both my kids learn their swimming skills at this facility.

Senthil Kumar Krishnaswamy

I heard from my friend about the British Swimming School at San Mateo. My kid first say no to swimming and now he likes it very much. Trainers are very good and Anthony and their staffs are easy to reach if need to reschedule or any questions.

Edgar Zelaya

I have been a gym member of 24 for san mateo and I always see British Swim School. I think it is a great program and the girl who is on deck Sofia, is honestly so friendly and warming to the kids.