Why Our Tampines Hub Is One of the Best Places in the East to Learn to Swim
Our Tampines Hub is the busiest swimming complex we teach at, and for good reason. On Level 6 of the Hub, it packs five separate pools into one site — a competition pool, a teaching pool, a learner pool, a wading pool and a jacuzzi.
That matters more than it sounds for a child learning to swim. Most complexes make beginners share water with lap swimmers. Here, a nervous five-year-old starts in the learner or wading pool, where the water is shallow enough to stand in and there is no fast lane traffic to worry about. Children only move up to the competition pool when they are genuinely ready.
There is also a sheltered pool on site. When the weather turns, classes move across to it and carry on — so a wet afternoon rarely costs your child a lesson.
It is also the easiest of our locations to get to. Tampines MRT (EW2) is a short walk away, the Hub has its own car park, and because the pool deck sits inside the Hub complex you are never far from a toilet, a changing room or somewhere to buy the child a drink afterwards.
For families across Tampines, Simei, Bedok Reservoir and Pasir Ris, this is the most convenient place in the East to get a child swimming properly.
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Tampines Walk, Our Tampines Hub, Level 6, Singapore 528523 |
| Pools | 5 pools — competition, teaching, learner, wading and jacuzzi, including a sheltered pool |
| Opening hours | Mon, Wed, Fri 6.30am–9.30pm Thu, Sat, Sun 8am–9.30pm Tuesday: closed for maintenance (open public holidays 8am–9.30pm) |
| Admission | Child $0.80 weekday / $1.00 weekend Adult $1.50 / $2.00 · Senior $0.50 / $0.60 |
| Nearest MRT | Tampines MRT (EW2) |
| Our lesson fees | Group from $120/month · Private from $400/month |
| Getting here | How |
|---|---|
| By MRT | Tampines MRT (EW2) on the East–West Line, a short walk to the Hub. Tampines East (DT33) and Tampines West (DT31) are also within reach on the Downtown Line. |
| By car | Our Tampines Hub has its own car park; the pool is on Level 6. |
| Nearby estates | Tampines, Simei, Bedok Reservoir, Pasir Ris and Tampines North. Families further east may prefer our Pasir Ris classes. |
This is what we are known for. Most schools can teach a willing child to swim. Fewer can get a child into the water who has decided they will not go in.
We do not force progression. No child is dunked, counted down, or pushed under before they are ready. A frightened child does not learn — they brace, hold their breath and wait for the lesson to end. So we start where the child actually is.
Our Tampines Hub helps here. With five separate pools on site we can always find shallow, quiet water — a nervous child starts in the learner or wading pool where they can stand up at any moment, well away from lap swimmers and away from an audience. five separate pools on site we can always find shallow, quiet water — a nervous child starts in the learner or wading pool where they can stand up at any moment, well away from lap swimmers and away from an audience.
And we keep it fun. Games, songs, our swim bands and custom medals — children who enjoy the water come back willing. That is not decoration; it is the mechanism. A child who associates the pool with fun stops bracing, and a child who stops bracing starts floating.
Children who arrive at Our Tampines Hub refusing to put their face in the water routinely finish their first 12-week cycle swimming float-free. If your child has stalled elsewhere, or cries at the changing room door, this is the conversation to have with us.
Every child in our Tampines programme works through SwimSafer 2.0, the national water safety framework set by Sport Singapore. It is the standard Singapore schools recognise, and it is what most parents mean when they ask whether their child is “certified”.
SwimSafer runs in six progressive stages, beginning with water confidence and basic survival skills and building towards distance swimming, treading water and self-rescue. We fold it into our 12-week grading cycles, so your child is being assessed continuously rather than crammed before a test.
What this means in practice: you will know which stage your child is on, what they need to do to clear it, and roughly how long that will take. Coaches will tell you honestly if a child is not ready rather than pushing them through a grading they will fail.
SwimSafer tests themselves are booked centrally through the national system. We will tell you when your child is ready and guide you through it.
The coach matters more than the pool. Every Ace Dolphin coach at Our Tampines Hub is registered with the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and trained in the Tatsuki Japanese methodology, with SwimSafer, AustSwim, ASCTA, SSI and Singapore Aquatics accreditation across the team.
Certification is the floor, not the differentiator. What we actually select for is temperament. A coach who can read when a child is frightened — and slow down instead of pushing — will get a nervous swimmer further in six weeks than a technically brilliant coach who cannot.
Group classes run at 6–8 children per coach, and your child works with the same coach each week rather than rotating. That continuity is a large part of why anxious children settle with us.
Looking for a private swimming coach in Tampines? Our one-to-one coaching is often the right starting point for children who freeze in a group, or for swimmers targeting a specific stroke correction.
Our Kids Swimming Lessons at Our Tampines Hub
Small-group and private coaching for children from 3.5 years, built on SwimSafer 2.0 — Singapore’s national water safety framework — combined with the Tatsuki Japanese methodology we have taught for over 15 years.
Group Lessons (from 3.5 years)
Six to eight children per coach, so nobody spends the lesson queueing at the wall. Children work through 12-week grading cycles, which gives you a clear checkpoint on exactly where your child stands rather than a vague sense they are improving.
Every child earns our proprietary swim bands and custom medals as they hit milestones. We are the only school in Singapore running this system, and it does more for a hesitant six-year-old than any amount of encouragement from the side of the pool.
From $120/month
Private Lessons
One-to-one or private small-group coaching, for children who need a slower pace, a faster one, or focused stroke correction before a SwimSafer grading.
Especially suited to genuinely water-anxious children — with five pools on site we can always find quiet, shallow water to work in, away from an audience.
From $400/month
Why Tampines Parents Choose Ace Dolphin
We Specialise in the Children Other Schools Gave Up On
Water phobia is our strongest area. Children who arrive refusing to put their face in the water routinely finish their first cycle swimming float-free. If your child has tried lessons elsewhere and stalled, this is the conversation to have with us.
Calm and Chill — Not Drills and Shouting
We hire coaches as much for patience and emotional read as for technique. No child is pushed under before they are ready. Progress that is forced does not hold, and a frightened child does not learn.
15+ Years, 8,000+ Children Taught
Every coach is certified through the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and Tatsuki Japan, with SwimSafer, AustSwim, ASCTA, SSI and Singapore Aquatics accreditation across the team.
Graduates
Years of Experience
Lessons conducted
OUR COACHES ARE CERTIFIED WITH
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY
Thank you, Coach Eric 🙂
Even in just one session, we noticed how attentively Coach Eric observed and adapted to our child’s comfort level and skill. It was wonderful to see our little ones smiling, engaged, and already picking up new techniques. The coach struck a great balance between fun and focus, which made the experience both enjoyable and productive.
We’re really looking forward to continuing lessons and watching our child grow more confident in the water. A fantastic first impression—we’re so glad we found Coach Eric!
Coach Han Rong teaches my son, and thanks to his patient support, my son picked up swimming quickly and now swims confidently after just a few lessons. Highly recommend!
2025: We’ve had a wonderful experience with Coach Gary! This is our second year with him, and we continue to be impressed by his patience, consistency, and dedication. He is incredibly accommodating and always fully present during each session, creating a supportive and encouraging environment for the kids. Our child has grown so much in confidence and ability under his guidance, and we’re now looking forward to the next stage of assessment. Highly recommended!
Highly Recommended Coach Han Rong. 👍
Been following coach gary since covid times.. easy-going swim coach & great with young kids. 😊 thank you ace 🐬 for taking care of my daughter ❤️
He is also prompt into responding to my queries. Recommended!
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Address
Ace Dolphin Swim School | Tampines
1 Tampines Walk, Our Tampines Hub, Level 6, Singapore 528523
Operating Hours
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 8am – 9:30pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30am – 9:30pm
Tuesday (except Public Holidays: 8am – 9:30pm) Full day closure for maintenance
Facilities
- 1 Competition Pool
- 1 Teaching pool
- 1 Learner Pool
- 1 Jacuzzi Pool
- 1 Wading pool
Admission Fee
- Child S$0.80 (Weekdays) S$1.00 (Weekends)
- Adult S$1.50 (Weekdays) S$2.00 (Weekends)
- Senior Citizen S$0.50 (Weekdays) $0.60 (Weekends)
Nearby Swimming Pools
Pasir Ris Swimming Complex
Sengkang Swimming Complex
Nearby MRT Stations
- Tampines MRT Station (EW2)
Useful Information
CLASS SCHEDULE
Our class schedule at Our Tampines Hub. We run weekday afternoon and weekend morning sessions for kids from 3.5 years.
| Tampines Swimming Complex | |
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Monday |
04:30PM – 06:00PM |
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Thursday |
04:30PM – 06:00PM |
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Friday |
04:30PM – 06:00PM |
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Saturday |
09:00AM – 06:45PM |
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Sunday |
09:00AM – 06:30PM |
Enrollment Option
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Speak with us to discuss which program at Tampines Swimming Complex is right for your child
Private Swimming Lessons At Tampines Swimming Complex
At Tampines Swimming Complex, swimming lessons take center stage. Our team of highly qualified and experienced swimming coaches are dedicated to imparting a strong foundation of swimming techniques and instilling water safety practices in learners of all ages. From beginners to advanced swimmers, our expert instructors tailor each lesson to cater to the unique needs and goals of the individual.
Fees: $400/month
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tampines Swimming Lessons
From what age can my child start swimming lessons at Tampines?
From 3.5 years, once they can follow simple instructions. For babies and toddlers under 3, we will match you with a specialist partner school free of charge.
What happens to my child’s lesson if it rains?
Our Tampines Hub has a sheltered pool, so classes move across to it and carry on. A wet afternoon rarely costs your child a lesson — one of the practical advantages of learning here rather than at an open-air complex.
What are Our Tampines Hub swimming pool opening hours?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6.30am–9.30pm; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 8am–9.30pm. The pool closes all day Tuesday for maintenance, except on public holidays when it opens 8am–9.30pm.
How much do swimming lessons at Tampines cost?
Group lessons start from $120 a month and private lessons from $400 a month. Pool admission is paid separately to ActiveSG: $0.80 for a child on weekdays and $1.00 at weekends.
Which pool will my child swim in?
Beginners start in the learner or wading pool, where they can stand comfortably and are away from lap swimmers. Children move to the teaching and competition pools only once they are confident and swimming independently.
My child is scared of the water. Can you still help?
Yes — this is what we are known for. We do not force progression. Coaches work at your child’s pace, in shallow water, until submerging and floating feel safe. Private lessons often suit highly anxious children best in the early weeks.
Do you teach the SwimSafer syllabus at Tampines?
Yes. Every child works through SwimSafer 2.0, Singapore’s national water safety framework, as part of their 12-week grading cycles. We will tell you when your child is ready to be tested.
How do I get to Our Tampines Hub swimming pool?
The pool is on Level 6 of Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk. Tampines MRT (EW2) is a short walk away, and the Hub has its own car park.
How long is each lesson?
Each lesson is 45 minutes.
What should my child bring?
Swimming attire, goggles and a spare change of clothes. The starter kit includes a swim cap and swim board.
Can I watch my child’s lesson?
Yes. There is spectator space on the pool deck, and most parents stay for the session. Coaches are happy to give you a quick read on progress at the end of class.
