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3155-B Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
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At Goldfish Swim School – Alexandria, we offer indoor, year-round swim lessons aimed at building confidence and water safety skills. Whether your child is taking their first swim lesson or already comfortable in water and working toward improving their skills, we’re here to help them reach their goals in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. We proudly serve families in Alexandria, Arlington, Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas.
Families in Alexandria choose Goldfish Swim School as their number one choice when it comes to their kids, and here’s why:
Our swim lessons in Alexandria cater to swimmers of all ages from as early as four months old. We offer infant swim school lessons, toddler swim lessons and lessons for older kids with age-appropriate instruction that helps your child gain confidence and develop key swim skills at their own pace.
We create a positive, fun environment where kids can develop confidence in the water, and parents can relax knowing their child is in good hands. Our family-friendly swim school in Alexandria, VA, makes everyone feel right at home, offering flexible scheduling and ensuring every lesson is an opportunity for both kids and parents to celebrate progress together.
At Goldfish Swim School – Alexandria, we prioritize teaching water safety from day one. Each lesson is designed to build confidence and skills in a fun, supportive environment. We teach foundational safety skills like floating, treading water, and safe pool entry, ensuring that every child gains the skills they need to stay safer in and around water.
To learn more about class availability or schedule your swim skill assessment, contact Goldfish Swim School – Alexandria at (703) 844-2818.
Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we get from families in Alexandria. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we’ll be happy to help!
Children can begin as young as 4 months old. Our infant swim school is a great introduction to water, and our programs grow with your child as they develop their skills.
Most families attend swim lessons once a week. We encourage consistent attendance, and we offer flexible options for scheduling that work around your family’s busy routine.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, and swim cap (if needed). For younger swimmers, please bring a reusable swim diaper.
Every child progresses at their own pace, but many kids begin mastering basic swim skills within just a few months of consistent lessons.
We focus on getting kids comfortable in the pool with basic skills like floating, kicking, and breath control. These skills set the foundation for safer swimming and confidence in water.
Discover Goldfish and give your kids the courage to dive in today! Contact us at (703) 844-2818 to get started.
Rakeb R.
General Manager
Adrienne
Assistant Manager - Pool Operations
Nat
Assistant Manager - Sales and Service
Tommy H.
Regional Manager
Austin
Swim Instructor
Avery
Swim Instructor
Bella
Swim Instructor
Bethany
Swim Instructor
Dana
Swim Instructor
Dom
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Dylan
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Eleanor
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Emani
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Hayden
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Josh
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Moustafa
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Mya
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Rebeca
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Tino
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Yaqoub
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Marelin
Front Desk Representative
Samira
Front Desk Representative
Saron
Front Desk Representative
Christina
Seasonal Swim Instructor
Daysi
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Dynasty
Seasonal Swim Instructor
Izzy
Seasonal Swim Instructor
James
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Jordan
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Kaisa
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Kate
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Rachael
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Youssef
Seasonal Swim Instructor
Jackson
Regional Facilities and Maintenance Technician
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"I love this swimming school! My daughter learns so much from her great teachers! Awesome swim school! Love all the amenitites."
"Both of our children had a great experience here."
"Amazing team. You can tell the people who work here love their job and it shows. Grateful for them as our first swim school. Love..."
"The Goldfish Team saw our son struggling with transition from parent in pool to instructor only class. They took initiative to get him in a..."
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"This swim school is amazing! My daughter loves it! It's also the cutest and very clean! They really take care of the kids in the..."
"Amazing!"
"Huge shoutout to all staff, swim instructors, Kourtney, and Liz. When I brought my daughter in the intention was to give it a try and..."
"The absolute best facility with the most patient, support, and attentive staff!"
"My daughter enjoys it, she started around a year ago and now she’s a pro at swimming!"
"Absolutely love this swim school. This location has amazing staff. My kids love coming early to play and color and get so excited every time..."
"It is an incredible place for children, it has professional people who love what they do and that is reflected in the children who love..."
"Goldfish is a up-kept facility. Workers there are kind and instructors are very friendly and well trained. We just had to renew!"
"My sons favorite day of the week is Swim Lesson day at Goldfish. He loves his instructor and we love the staff so much that..."
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"Infant swim lessons are fantastic and free. Fun and safe. Friendly, smiling instructor. Life guards pool side. Family may observe poolside or from the lobby...."
"My 2 girls have started to excel here in only a few short weeks. Great for all age kids learning to swim"
"We absolutely love Goldfish Swim School! My son has been taking swim lessons here for over two years, and we’ve had a consistently great experience...."
"Our kids love swim class here!"
"Our boys are thoroughly enjoying it, and we're already witnessing remarkable learning progress after just three weeks."
"Both of my girls(8&3) started with just the most basic swim skills and they are flourishing here at Goldfish! We have a Hawaii vacation coming..."
"My grandson takes lessons here. Staff is great. Facility is clean and pool is warm"
"My daughter has been going for about a year a half and I can tell a big difference from when she started. Her teacher is..."
"Amazing experience!"
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"Brought my daughter for swimming lessons and she absolutely loved them, the staff were all incredibly kind and patient and made it a wonderful experience...."
"AMAZING SWIM SCHOOL!!! Front desk was helpful, and the lesson was very good quality. The general manager was there every time I showed up to..."
"I had such a great experience there! The environment is super fun and welcoming!"
"10/10 Highly Recommended!! My daughter just started swim lessons last month and I already see a huge improvement. The staff are so supportive and welcoming...."
"Instructors are great and professional."
"Can’t say enough about this place. The front desk is always so helpful with everything. The teachers are wonderful and patient with each kiddo. We..."
"We love goldfish! The staff is always so kind and supportive especially with private lessons for our autistic child. They are so patient with her..."
"We love coming to swim class! My 6 month old is learning so much and the teachers are awesome!!"
"Very friendly , knowledgeable staff. Facility very clean and inviting."
"GSS is incredibly clean and well-equipped. The staff at the information desk are friendly and provide good explanations, making it a very comfortable and welcoming..."
"Unis Kim taught my little brother how to swim at Goldfish, and now he is much more confident in the water! I highly recommend coming..."
"Warm pool, structured lessons, good seating for parents to watch!"
"Leaving another review to: 1. Express our gratitude to our awesome swim instructors here at Goldfish. Isiah & Sophia are the two we’ve worked with..."
"We love it here! Great introduction for young ones to have fun and get comfortable and the staff are amazing!"
"we love goldfish swim school!!! it is an amazing swim school and our kids have learned lots"
"awesome place , gave my kid a lot of confidence in swimming ' I used to worry about her swimming and I still do! but..."
"Very attentive. Both my boys are much more comfortable in water and they have only been in lessons about a month? They love it and..."
"nice. My kid loves it. They are utilizkng the space really well with great coach and colorful surroundin with everything kids love like books, chalkboard,..."
"We love all thr people at Gold Fish Swim! The instructors are so great and caring. The kids love going to swimming lessons and have..."
"Our experience was exceptional! Staff greeted us and gave us a tour. Very friendly - answered all of our questions. I had no concerns about..."
"We love Goldfish!! The whole program has been thoughtfully laid out in small group classes. The ribbons and the moving up part is such a..."
"We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Goldfish Swim School! They do an amazing job helping kids feel comfortable and confident in the water while..."
"We love goldfish swim school. Both of my kids have blossomed socially and physically. The staff are so friendly and flexible for our changing schedules...."
"Great place with helpful staff. Comfortable environment for kids to learn the basics for safe swimming."
"Great place! My daughter learned to swim very quickly."
"Huge progress for my daughter. Instructors are really great with the kids."
"This was my first time attending and I loved it. I stood in for my granddaughters parents and I was very impressed. The staff was..."
"My two oldest children are taking swim lessons at Goldfish and are loving it! They were both nervous when they started and now are much..."
"Staff is friendly and helpful"
"Great teachers! Great set up!"
"Nice and friendly people"
