Swimming Classes In Hong Kong For Kids & Adults

Want your little one to learn how to swim? We recommend starting swimming lessons early to help them feel most comfortable in the water! Here are the best swimming courses in Hong Kong to have your kids feeling confident in no time.

While swimming is one of the many essential life skills, we know it can be daunting for little ones to learn! But with the summer days stretching out before us, chances are you’ll be spending more time at the beach and the pool with your young ones — to help your kids become happy and confident in the water, we suggest signing them up for one of the many great swimming lessons in the city. Read on for some of Hong Kong’s best swimming schools, swimming coaches, swimming lessons and swimming programmes.

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Alison Tam Swimming – Swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and adults

With swimming classes for babies, children and adults, Alison Tam Swimming’s fun and engaging classes aim to help you gain confidence and comfort in water. Led by highly qualified instructors, the programme builds essential water safety skills, stroke technique and the overall trust that you can do it. Through engaging group activities and individualised feedback, children can develop a strong foundation for lifelong swimming success. For those wanting to start early, Alison Tam offers an online swimming course for parents to introduce babies as young as four months old to the water.

Age: 4 months old and up

Use code ATSXSASSY10 to get 10% off bookings, valid until Tuesday, 30 June, 2026.

Alison Tam Swimming, various locations across Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/alisontamswimming, www.alisontamswimming.com

Harry Wright Swim School – Leading provider of swimming lessons for babies to adults

As a trusted provider of swimming lessons in Hong Kong since 1975, Harry Wright Swim School trains everyone from babies at 4 months old in its Infant Aquatic programme to adults and competitive athletes (its elite training has even produced Olympians). It offers a complete, lifelong approach to aquatic education, with aqua aerobics classes for all ages that promote health, fitness and fun in the water. Harry Wright’s experienced coaches focus on safety, confidence and skill development, ensuring every swimmer achieves their goals. It offers bespoke lessons for small groups, as well as private lessons designed for one-to-one attention tailored to individual needs.

Age: 4 months old and up

Harry Wright Swim School, various locations across Hong Kong, 2575 6279, www.facebook.com/HarryWrightInternational, harrywright.com.hk

ESF Explore – Swimming classes with low student-to-coach ratio

One of Hong Kong’s leading swimming programmes, ESF Explore teaches daily classes in English in heated pools during winter for year-round comfort and convenience. Coaches start by assessing your child’s level in the first session to ensure the best possible learning experience. ESF Explore provides a clear progression from beginner to squad level, supporting students of all ages and abilities. As children build confidence and skill, they can take part in squad training and public competitions. The low student-to-coach ratio means everyone gets close supervision and personalised support from dedicated coaches in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Age: 4 months old and up

Enjoy 5% off with the code ESF_SM5, valid until Monday, 31 August 2026.

ESF Explore, various locations across Hong Kong, 2711 1280, www.facebook.com/esf.explore, www.esfexplore.org.hk

FloatPlus Hong Kong – Swimming coaching and swimming lessons for children and adults

With over 40 years of combined experience with both coaching and competing in swimming at a national level, FloatPlus is one of the most established swim schools in Hong Kong, operating out of several locations. It offers a wide range of group swimming classes, semi-private swimming lessons and private swimming lessons with a clear emphasis on technique and progression.

Age: 6 months old and up

FloatPlus, various locations across Hong Kong, 6504 8283, www.floatplus.hk

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Stanford Swim School – Swimming class for kids across 22 locations in Hong Kong

One of the most prominent swimming schools in Hong Kong, Stanford Swim School is the first and largest school in Hong Kong to receive multiple international professional accreditations. It offers professional swimming courses in over 20 indoor heated pools in Hong Kong (and in Australia!) and is a great option for all kids, regardless of level, as it covers foundational skills to competitive-level training.

Age: 6 months old and up

Stanford Swim School, various locations across Hong Kong, 2267 8866, stanfordswim.com.hk

The Hong Kong Swimming Academy (HKSA) – Swimming lessons for babies, toddlers and adults

The coaches at HKSA are a mix of top athletes and parents themselves, so they fully understand the needs of parents. Co-founded by former Hong Kong Olympian Alex Fong, the innovative swimming coaching methods benefit the Ripplet Starter for kids right through to Club Training and Adult classes. It also developed the SWIM (Swim With Integrity and Meaning) programme to help build water awareness and donate free swimming classes to underprivileged Hong Kongers.

Age: 6 months old and up

The Hong Kong Swimming Academy (HKSA), various locations across Hong Kong, 2295 6066, hkswimmingacademy.com

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Hong Kong Hurricanes – International swim coaches and swimming lessons for babies and up

The Hong Kong Hurricanes programme is the sister programme to the ESF Sharks, and is based out of the Australian International School (AISHK) in Kowloon Tong, but is open to all students. The internationally certified instructors follow the same carefully structured training method as the ESF Sharks coaches.

Age: 4 months old and up

Hong Kong Hurricanes, Australian International School Hong Kong, 3A Norfolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2711 1280, www.hkhurricanes.com

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Hong Kong Island Stingrays Swim Club – Competitive children’s swimming lessons in Hong Kong

The Stingrays offer a variety of swimming programmes for kids, geared to both beginners and competition-level swimmers. You can introduce your babies to water in a safe and nurturing environment and slowly watch them progress on to the fundamentals, training and competitive swimming levels.

Age: 4 months old and up

Hong Kong Island Stingrays Swim Club, Hong Kong International School, 1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong, 3149 7171, www.hkstingrays.com

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Other Swimming Lessons For Kids & Adults In Hong Kong

• Mango Swimming Club – Private or group swimming lessons in Sai Kung. www.mangoswimming.club
• Multi Sport – The Multi-Sport Learn To Swim programme starts with parent and baby swimming lessons and up. www.multi-sport.com.hk
• Splash – Swimming programme for young people aged 8 to 19 from low-income communities. www.splashfoundation.org
• Whampoa Sports Club – Private swimming lessons. www.whampoa.org.hk
• The YMCA of Hong Kong Swimming Academy – Not to be confused with the Hong Kong Swimming Academy mentioned above. The YMCA of Hong Kong offers a comprehensive swimming programme that addresses different age groups. www.ymcahk.org.hk

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Editor’s note: “Swimming Lessons In Hong Kong: Swimming Courses For All The Family” was originally published by Esther Bland and most recently updated in June 2025 by Veena Raghunath, with thanks to Fashila Kanakka for her contribution.