If you’re looking for great swim schools in Northern Sydney, where friendly staff are dedicated to helping your child learn to swim well, then Carlile Swimming is perfect. Teachers are supported by on-deck supervisors who monitor lesson quality and your child’s progress.
WHERE TO FIND US
We have 3 swimming schools spread across Northern Sydney. Click the school closest to you below to see what it offers.
CARLILE PROGRAMS
At Carlile, we believe being a strong swimmer sets you up for a lifetime of fun, safety and adventure. Our programs, developed by Olympians and leading experts are designed to make swimmers safe, strong, and comfortable in the water, whether they’re starting out in baby swim, or striving for peak performance in our elite programs. With world-class expertise and a caring approach, here at Carlile we help every swimmer reach their full potential, from nervous beginners to confident athletes!
Infant & Baby Lessons
4 Months - 1 Year Old
Our Infant & Baby Swimming Lessons at Carlile Swim run by Australia’s Baby Swim experts! Our gentle, fun, developmental approach helps babies develop coordination in our warm, private pools. Parents join every class, creating connection in a nurturing environment for essential early swimming and safety skills.
Toddler Swimming Lessons
1-3 Years Old
Toddler Swimming Lessons at Carlile Swim build safety and independence in and around water. Through our expert guidance, and carefully developed unique program, toddlers develop vital safety skills and strong foundations for swimming. Our caring teachers ensure every child feels supported while progressing at their own pace.
Kids Swimming Lessons
3-6 Years Old
Our Kids Swimming Lessons at Carlile Swim focus on excellent technique foundations, confidence, and safety. Our structured, award-winning program, developed by industry experts & Olympic Gold Medalists, helps children master strokes while having fun. With small groups and highly trained teachers, Carlile kids gain lifelong, strong swimming skills in a safe, expert-led environment.
Stroke Development Lessons
7+ Years Old
Stroke Development Lessons at Carlile Swim refine technique to advance swimmers skills and efficiency in the water. Perfect for kids progressing beyond basics, these classes focus on efficiency, speed, and endurance. Our expert coaches help swimmers prepare for squads or competitive swimming while maintaining a positive, supportive atmosphere.
Adult Swimming Lessons
18+ Years Old
Adult Swimming Lessons at Carlile Swim cater to beginners and experienced swimmers alike. Whether learning to swim or improving technique, our patient instructors provide personalised guidance in a relaxed setting. Build confidence, fitness, and safety skills in warm, comfortable pools designed for adults.
Private Swimming Lessons
1-on-1 learning
Private Swimming Lessons at Carlile Swim offer one-on-one coaching for rapid progress. Ideal for beginners, nervous swimmers, or those refining technique, these tailored sessions provide focused attention and personalised feedback. Achieve your swimming goals faster in a supportive, stress-free environment.
Other Lessons & Programs
1-on-1 learning
Carlile offers more than core swimming lessons. Explore our other programs and offerings. Whatever your goals, we have a program to support your journey. Click here to see all of our swimming programs and what else we offer!
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.
ABOUT US
Learning To Swim Well Can Save Your Life.
Swimming is a must for all Australians, but if you live in Northern Sydney and Middle Harbour, it’s a way of life.
With some of the best waterways and beaches in the world at your doorstep, learning to swim well is vital.
Carlile Swimming is renowned for producing swimmers with great technique and is considered one of the world’s best swim schools
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.
Welcome To Carlile Swim
