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With more than 70 years of experience and a program shaped by International Swimming Hall of Famers and an Olympic gold medallists, Carlile Swim sets the standard for Sydney swimming lessons. Across 13 locations, we offer swimming programs for babies, toddlers, kids, teens and adults, plus private lessons and squads, so every swimmer can build real skills, safety and confidence in the water. Find a school near you or view our swim programs to get started.
ABOUT US
Carlile has been helping Sydney children to swim well for generations. Founder Forbes Carlile started his coaching career in 1946. At their Ryde base they built the first specialist indoor teaching pool pioneering baby and toddler swimming.
They produced a procession of World and Olympic champions. Forbes and Ursula are both in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Inspired by their legacy of scientific discovery and innovation Carlile Swim remains a world-renowned name in swimming.
Our 13 Sydney swim schools cater for babies to Olympians, with a world class program developed by an Olympic Gold medallist and a Swim school Hall of Fame member. Our team blends deep experience with a genuine passion for teaching, creating lessons that are safe, engaging and geared toward real progress in the water.
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Our award-winning service speaks to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project is handled with expertise and care. You can trust in a team that’s recognized for delivering outstanding results.
A legacy of innovation, leadership and world-class teaching that has shaped generations of confident swimmers. Founded in 1946, Carlile continues to set the benchmark for learn-to-swim in Australia.
Our award-winning service speaks to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project is handled with expertise and care. You can trust in a team that’s recognized for delivering outstanding results.
From water confidence to elite performance, our programs are structured, progressive and backed by 250+ Australian Open gold medals, 8 world record holders and 50+ national representatives.
Our award-winning service speaks to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project is handled with expertise and care. You can trust in a team that’s recognized for delivering outstanding results.
Every Carlile instructor is trained far beyond industry standards, ensuring consistent, technique-led lessons that help children build confidence and progress with clarity. Supervisors support every lesson to maintain quality and safety.
Our award-winning service speaks to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project is handled with expertise and care. You can trust in a team that’s recognized for delivering outstanding results.
The Carlile teaching program was shaped by Olympic gold medallists and International Swimming Hall of Famers. Their expertise continues to guide how our program evolves to give families the very best learning outcomes.
Our award-winning service speaks to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project is handled with expertise and care. You can trust in a team that’s recognized for delivering outstanding results.
Carlie built Australia’s first purpose designed indoor teaching pool and pioneered baby and toddler teaching. Today our pools are specifically designed to support our teaching program helping children feel safe, comfortable and confident.
Our award-winning service speaks to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project is handled with expertise and care. You can trust in a team that’s recognized for delivering outstanding results.
We build strong technique and true water competence. These are the skills that truly keep children safe and help confidence grow naturally with every lesson.
WHERE TO FIND US
We have 13 swimming schools spread across Sydney, New South Wales. Click the school closest to you below to see what it offers.
SYDNEY REGIONS
Click the Sydney region closest to you below to see which swimming schools we have in that area.
— 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.
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