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Parent Information

Carlile’s most important mission is to provide a safe, caring, family-friendly environment where children can thrive and learn to swim well. We hope this section of our website answers your questions, but feel free to contact us if you can’t find the information you’re looking for.

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Why Choose Carlile

Information to help you make the right choice for your child’s water safety and swimming lessons.

Swim teacher supports a preschool-aged child in an indoor pool as they practise an early swim skill (floating/kicking) during a Carlile Preschool lesson.

Safer Swimming

Carlile Swimming is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, as well as all staff and visitors.

Swim teacher supports a preschool-aged child in an indoor pool as they practice kicking and body position during a Carlile Preschool lesson.

Vouchers We Accept

Carlile Swimming can accept a variety of vouchers for swimming lessons. Click below to learn more.

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Billings & Payments

The pricing for our swimming lessons is different for each of our schools – click below to learn more.

Preschool-aged child practises an early swimming skill in an indoor pool during a Carlile Swim lesson, with a teacher close by for support and guidance.

Make Up Classes

We have clear policies on how our make-up classes work. Click below to learn more.

Historic Carlile Swim photo showing an early swim class at a pool, with swimmers gathered near the lane ropes and an instructor on the pool deck (vintage image).

Carlile History

We’ve been leading the way with Australian swimming since 1946. Click to learn about our long history.

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Carlile Foundation

The Foundation supports athletes looking to achieve their dreams & builds on the legacy of our founders.

Swim teacher coaches a child on stroke technique in an indoor pool lane during a Carlile Swim stroke correction lesson.

FAQs

You have questions – we have answers. See answers to the questions we’re most commonly asked.

Swim teacher assists a child during a learn-to-swim lesson in an indoor pool, practicing kicking and body position at the surface.

Our Programs

We offer a variety of swimming programs for swimmers of all levels and all ages. 

Swim teacher supports a preschool-aged child in an indoor pool as they practise an early swim skill during a Carlile Preschool lesson, building confidence and control in the water.

Find Your Child's Level

We’ve created an easy online tool to help you find the correct levels for your child without our swim programs.

Indoor lap pool at Carlile Swim Killarney Heights with multiple marked lanes, red-and-white lane ropes, and blue-and-red backstroke flags hanging overhead.

Swim School Locations

We have 24 swim schools across NSW, QLD, VIC and the ACT. Click below to see what schools are near you.

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Find A School Near You

We’ve created an easy online tool to help you find the Carlile Swim School closest to you. 

"To Swim Well Is An Asset For Life"

— Forbes Carlile

We make every swimmer safe, strong, and comfortable in the water, whether they’re taking their first splash as babies or refining competitive strokes. With a proven approach that combines world-class expertise and a caring environment, Carlile helps swimmers reach their full potential so they can swim with confidence for life.

Swims Better Guarantee

Join Carlile Swim for 30 days. We’re confident your child will feel safer, more assured and well supported in the water in their first four weeks. If not, we’ll refund the cost of your lessons.

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