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If you’re looking for Swimming Lessons in Ferntree Gully, our indoor swim school offers year-round lessons with expertly trained instructors and a progress guarantee for all ages. Our program was developed from over 120 combined years of experience, including that of an International Swimming Hall of Famer & an Olympic gold medalist.
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ABOUT US
At Carlile Swim, we are on a mission to help as many children in Australia as possible to feel confident in the water from a young age, so they can enjoy the incredible waterways and beautiful beaches that our country has to offer. We believe it is vital for every Aussie kid to learn to swim, and we are committed to making this a reality. Whether your child is 4 months old, or 12 years old, it is never too late or too early to launch their swimming journey and a love for water. Whether it’s a relaxing family day at the pool, or a trip to one of Victoria’s stunning beaches, joining our specialised swimming lessons in Ferntree Gully will ensure that both you and your child feel happy, and safe.
Carlile Swim Ferntree Gully is located inside St Joseph’s College on Brenock Drive, Ferntree Gully. This purpose-built kids learn to swim program caters for babies and infants, through to children aged up to 12 years. Carlile Swim Ferntree Gully swim school services a range of local suburbs such as Upper Ferntree Gully, Wantirna South, Knoxfield and Boronia.
Our school is easy to attend (click here to get directions), so if you’re thinking about swimming lessons in Ferntree Gully, think Carlile Swim. Contact the team or visit the centre today to start swimming.
PROGRAMS & OFFERS
At Carlile Swim, we offer a wide range of world-class swimming lessons and programs for all ages and abilities. Program availability varies between our swimming schools, so the list below shows the programs available at this location.
Infant & Baby Swimming Lessons
For Ages 4 Months To 1 Year Old
Join the program that pioneered baby swimming in Australia. Carlile Swim opened the nation’s first indoor baby teaching pool and has been leading the industry ever since.
Our structured program for under-1s builds water confidence, early stroke foundations, and essential safety skills, while supporting whole-child development. From breath control to body awareness, your child will grow in confidence, coordination, and resilience both in and out of the water.
Classes are playful yet skill-focused, with small groups for a fun and safe learning experience. Songs and games help teach vital skills like floating, turning back to touch, grabbing the edge, kicking, and breath control. Parents join their child in the water, creating special bonding moments through play and learning.
Our pools are heated to a comfortable 32–34°C and double-sanitised for the highest water quality and safety.
Which level should I choose?
Try our level finder quiz to help you work out which level is best for your swimmer.
Not sure or have questions? Contact us – we’re happy to help!
If you’d like more information, please click here to learn more about our Infant and Baby Swimming Lessons.
Toddler Swimming Lessons
For Ages 1-3 Years Old
At the heart of our program is a structured approach that teaches children aged 1 – 3 years old the essential building blocks of swimming – kicking, strokes, breathing, and water safety techniques. Developed by world-leading swimming professionals with over 120 years of combined expertise, Carlile Swim knows swimming inside and out.
Our lessons are about more than just learning to swim. We help children develop confidence, resilience, and the skills to be stronger, safer swimmers, opening the door to more life experiences and activities.
Swimming is a critical life skill for Australian children, one that needs to be learned, practiced, and strengthened to stay safe around water for life.
Every child is unique, so our lessons are flexible and paced to suit individual needs. With small class sizes, children get more practice and focused attention, making every session productive and enjoyable, with more swimming time and less ‘waiting for your turn’ time!
Our emphasis on technique means your child’s strokes will be smooth, strong, and efficient, you can always spot a Carlile Swim swimmer by their beautiful form and confidence in the water.
At 2.5 to 3 years old, some swimmers are emotionally ready to progress to lessons without a parent in the water, whereas some swimmers need a little more time in a parent-led lesson.
Our level-finder quiz is the best way to determine where to start your swimming journey with us. Penguins are a great class for beginners or slightly more nervous starters. Whereas children who are confident and experienced in lessons will suit Seals better. View all of Carlile’s Swimming Levels here.
Want some help working out the best level for your child? Contact us, we love talking about swimming and are happy to help.
If you’d like more information, please click here to learn more about our Toddler Swimming Lessons.
Kids Swimming Lessons
Our world-class swimming program, developed by World-renowned swimming professionals, focuses on building strong swimming skills, exceptional technique, physical strength, and water safety across longer distances and multiple strokes.
At Carlile Swim, lessons go far beyond just learning to swim. We nurture foundational skills that support overall child development.
With an Olympic Gold Medalist helping shape the program, we believe swimming isn’t just about doing ‘enough’ to be safe, it’s about learning to swim well, to be a stronger, safer swimmer, in any situation, for a lifetime.
Each level is designed to maximise learning and refine technique, supported by continuous feedback and progression systems to ensure ongoing improvement.
We offer 8 levels within our learn-to-swim program, each with step-by-step skill development in strokes and safety skills, so our swimmers can continue to level up every single lesson. Grouping children by similar age and ability creates the ideal environment for faster learning and becoming safer, stronger, sooner.
Not sure what level to enrol in? We’ve created a level-finder quiz that helps!
Want to discuss your child’s swimming and what the best fit may be for them? Please contact us – we are always happy to chat swimming with you and help find the perfect lesson!
If you’d like more information, please click here to learn more about our Kids Swimming Lessons.
Stroke Development Lessons
With a proud history as pioneers in swimming education, Carlile Swim has set the benchmark for excellence for decades.
Our stroke development program is built on a foundation of technique-focused instruction, ensuring every swimmer learns to swim well, beyond the basics, for a lifetime of fun and opportunity around water.
Guided by world-class coaches and industry experts, we deliver quality teaching in small classes, giving each child the attention they need to master efficient, powerful strokes.
This program is a key part of our pathway to success, helping swimmers progress confidently from learning the basics to achieving advanced skills and competitive readiness. At Carlile, we don’t just teach swimming – we build strong, safe, and skilled swimmers for life.
Not sure which level to choose? Try our Level Finder Quiz -it’s quick and easy!
Prefer to talk it through? We’d love to help. Contact us anytime to discuss your child’s swimming and find the perfect class. At Carlile Swim, we’re always happy to chat and guide you on the best fit for your journey.
If you’d like to learn more, please click here for more information about our Stroke Development Lessons.
Swimming Squads
Carlile Swim has a proud history of producing some of Australia’s greatest swimming champions, Carlile Coaches have produced more Australian Championship gold medals than anyone else, and that legacy continues today.
Our squad program is designed for swimmers who want to take their skills to the next level -focusing on elite technique, strength, speed, and endurance. With expert coaching and a proven pathway, we help swimmers progress from development squads through to competitive levels, all while instilling the values of persistence, discipline, and a love for the sport.
At Carlile, it’s not just about racing, it’s about becoming a strong, fast swimmer for life, building confidence and fitness that lasts well beyond the pool.
Not sure which level is right?
Take our Level Finder Quiz – it’s quick, simple, and helps you find the perfect fit.
Prefer a personal touch? We’d love to chat! Contact us anytime to discuss your child’s swimming journey. At Carlile Swim, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
If you’d like to learn more, please click here for more information about our Swimming Squads.
Private Swimming Lessons
For families seeking a more personalised approach, Carlile Swim offers private lessons tailored to your child’s unique needs and goals.
Whether it’s building confidence, accelerating progress, refining technique, or overcoming specific challenges, one-on-one instruction provides focused attention and faster results.
Our expert teachers create a supportive environment where every skill – from water safety to advanced stroke development – is taught with precision and care.
Private lessons are ideal for children who thrive with individual guidance or need extra time to master key skills, ensuring they become strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life.
If you’d like to learn more, please click here for more information about our Private Swimming Lessons.
Want to talk about private lessons? Contact us anytime. We’ll help you choose the perfect class and guide your child’s swimming journey.
School Holiday Swimming Programs
Holiday swimming lessons are a fantastic way to jump-start your swimming skills or boost your learning over the School Holidays! We offer classes that suit all levels and at various times so they can work perfectly with your schedule.
You see fantastic progress when you take Carlile Swims’ small class sizes and technique-focused program and come every day for a week or more! Our School Holiday Swim programs focus on technique, skills, and strength in the water. It is taught by our highly qualified, experienced teaching staff, who are trained to help your swimmers make the most of each lesson.
For current and new swimmers, our program is tailored to get rapid skill improvement over the week blocks, and when weeks are combined, skills take off! They’re a great addition to our regular lessons and help throughout the year, or if in-school lesson times don’t work, they are a tremendous stand-alone intensive program.
Unsure where to start?
Get in touch with our friendly team. At Carlile Swim, we’re here to make sure your child is in the right class for success and has the best Holiday Swimming Class possible.
If you’d like to learn more, please click here for more information about our School Holiday Swimming Programs.
School Swim Programs
At Carlile, we understand the importance of delivering an effective school swimming program, often the only swimming lessons a child may receive.
That’s why we make every session count. Local schools trust us to provide structured, fun, and efficient programs that run on time and on budget throughout the school year.
Parents can feel confident knowing their children are learning fundamental water safety and essential swimming skills from highly trained instructors.
Our programs cater to all ability levels, with small class sizes and personalised attention to ensure every child progresses at their own pace.
We can host your school at one of our state-of-the-art facilities or bring our qualified instructors to your pool, making quality swimming education accessible and enriching for every student.
If you would like to discuss your school delivering a swimming program, contact us to start a discussion with one of our friendly team members.
If you’d like to learn more, please click here for more information about our School Swimming Programs.
Unsure what level is correct for your child? We’ve created an easy online tool that will help guide you to the correct level. Click the button below, answer a few short questions, and you’ll know the correct level for your child within the Carlile Swim program.
Australia's #1 Swim School
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.
Discover why parents recommend Carlile Swim Schools.
PRICING
Below are the prices for our programs at Carlile Swim Ferntree Gully. If the program you’re looking for is not listed, please get in touch with our team for more information.
Infant & Baby Lessons
4 months -1 Year OLD
$27.50/lesson (weekdays)
$29.00/lesson (weekends)
Toddler Swimming Lessons
1-3 Years Old
$27.50/lesson (weekdays)
$29.00/lesson (weekends)
Kids Swimming Lessons
3-6 Years Old
$28.75/lesson (weekdays)
$30.50/lesson (weekends)
Stroke Development Lessons
7+ Years Old
$28.75/lesson (weekdays)
$30.50/lesson (weekends)
Private Swimming Lessons
1-on-1 learning
$80/lesson
Other Lessons & Programs
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FAQs
Below are answers to common questions. If your question isn’t covered, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team, and we’ll help you.
It is never too soon to get your child comfortable and confident in the water! At Carlile Swim, we passionately believe in the proactive benefits that early swimming lessons can have for Aussie kids. We are very aware of the risks associated with water, and the anxiety that it can cause for parents. That is why we are so passionate about helping Aussie children to develop the necessary water safety skills as young as possible.
At our Ferntree Gully swim school, we have programs catering to babies as young as 4 months old, teaching foundational water safety awareness and helping to build confidence from a young age. Learning to swim is also an incredible way for your little one to develop both physically and socially.
To develop the key foundational skills, and build true confidence in the water, it is essential to spend regular time in the pool. As with any skill in life, swimming takes consistency and practice. Particularly for young children beginning their swimming journey, this is the best method to truly feel comfortable in the water.
We recommend a minimum of one lesson per week for babies and young children to develop fundamental skills and learn basic coordination. This also helps them maintain what they have already learned and make steady progress in the water.
At Carlile Swim Ferntree Gully, swimming instructors are certified by one of Australia’s leading industry partners, Austswim.
We take great pride in the standard of our instructors, and it is our utmost priority that they are properly trained and qualified, to guarantee the quality of our service, and to provide peace of mind to parents.
Every member of our dedicated team completes a comprehensive learn-to-swim training course, as well as regularly attending refresher courses and workshops to stay up to date on their certification and training.
CONTACT US
To contact us, fill out the form on this website, and our team will get back to you. If you need a faster response, call us using the phone number below to speak with our team. We look forward to assisting you.
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Booking is simple: if you know your child’s level, click “BOOK YOUR LESSON” to choose a time and secure their place. If you’re not sure which level is correct, click “FIND YOUR CHILD’S LEVEL” to be taken to an easy online tool we’ve created, which will help you find the right level for your child.
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