Testimonials

Goldfish Swim School in Portland is one of the best decisions we made for our boys. It has become a weekly part of our year round routine and the staff has been nothing short of amazing. All the instructors are knowledgeable and kind and take the time to get to know each student. Thank you goldfish portland! Can’t wait to see you again next week (and the ones after that).

- Samantha P.

March 30, 2026

We’ve had such a great experience at Goldfish Swim School! My son literally shrieks with excitement when we pull into the parking lot. The instructors are fantastic and focus on real water safety and confidence in the water. We’ve seen so much progress while he’s still having a ton of fun!

- Brittany S.

March 12, 2026

We have been coming to Goldfish for over a year, starting when our daughter had just turned one. Her lessons at Goldfish have been predominantly with Coach Elias and he is absolutely amazing. Our daughter, who is delayed in her gross motor skills, has gained incredible confidence during her time in swim (across the board but specifically in motor movement) that has generalized outside of the pool. She is now taking more chances at home (e.g., climbing up the stairs), at the park (e.g., going down slides), in the community (e.g., giving new friends hi fives)…all seemingly small things, but truly remarkable for our girl and we are so grateful for Coach Eli’s role in that. It has been such a joy watching my daughter’s joy in the pool and we would wholeheartedly recommend this school for any family who wants their kiddo to learn how to swim in a nurturing, positive, yet appropriately challenging environment.

- Amanda S.

February 28, 2026

We absolutely love the Goldfish Swimschool. The whole place has such a bright, welcoming aesthetic that instantly puts both kids and parents at ease. Everything feels clean, safe, and intentionally designed, which I really appreciate as a mom. We adore our instructor, Alexis. He is warm, patient, and so good at meeting Wren exactly where she is. Wren is becoming more confident every week, and it makes such a difference knowing she feels genuinely comfortable with her instructor and the water. It has honestly become the funnest part of my week watching her learn and light up in the pool. The entire process is smooth. Finding our class, signing in, and getting changed is effortless. The app makes checking schedules and makeup classes so easy, and the little swag wall is such a cute bonus. You can tell they’ve really thought out the whole experience for families. I’m so grateful we found a place where Wren can learn, grow, and feel safe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a clean, organized, and truly caring swim school for their little one.

- Whitney M.

February 20, 2026

Absolutely could not say better things about their swim classes for infant and toddler ages

- Monica D.

February 9, 2026

Just had our first lesson and everyone was so helpful! I somehow managed to sign up for the wrong level of class, but when we arrived they were so accommodating getting us in that day and fixing the scheduled lessons moving forward. I couldn’t believe it and my son can’t wait to go back!

- Sarah W.

February 8, 2026

Goldfish has been amazing from the start! My daughter has had wonderfully kind and patient instructors(special shoutout to Tyler and Anthony!), and I would recommend to anyone.

- Allison M.

December 15, 2025

We recently started swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School and have had a great experience so far. After just three classes, I’ve already seen a big boost in my daughter’s confidence in the water. Before this, we tried lessons at a local community center. While the instructors were kind, the classes mostly involved the kids floating with noodles so they could get comfortable in the water. The class lasted 20 minutes, and that entire time was spent just floating. This went on for all five classes I paid for. My daughter was already comfortable in the water, so she really needed more of a challenge to keep building her confidence and skills. Goldfish has been exactly what she needed. After the first class she told me she didn’t like swim class, but during the second class she tackled a skill that had scared her the first time. When she finished, she was absolutely beaming with excitement and pride. It was amazing to see that shift in confidence so quickly. I’ll admit I wasn’t sure what to expect since it’s a larger swim school, but I’ve been really impressed. The instructors are knowledgeable, wonderful and so patient with kids of all ages, and they take water safety seriously. They challenge the kids while still making it fun and supportive. I am so glad we made the switch and are excited to keep watching our daughter grow and gain confidence in the water.

- Catie M.

March 12, 2026

We have absolutely loved our experience at Goldfish Swim School! My son literally shrieks with excitement when we pull into the parking lot because he’s so happy to be there. The instructors are wonderful—so patient, encouraging, and great with kids. I especially appreciate that they focus on real water safety skills and confidence in the water instead of relying on things like noodles or flotation devices. It’s been amazing to watch how much he’s learned while still having so much fun. We’re so grateful to have found such a positive swim school experience!

- Brittany S.

March 12, 2026