Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Swim School in Brisbane
Shapland Swim Schools has been dedicated to teaching swimming for over eight decades, offering semi-private lessons with a maximum of three students per class. Our unique Swim in Five process, developed in 1947, remains effective today, ensuring students learn correct techniques from the start. Our purpose-built pools are heated to 32C, providing a comfortable environment with full UV protection. Parents can observe lessons from our air-conditioned viewing lounges, while our certified instructors, trained to adapt to individual needs, deliver tailored instruction.With locations across Queensland, we cater to all ages, from babies to adults, and hold certifications from Swim Australia and the Australian Swim Schools Association. Our flexible make-up lesson system and free Baby Home Development Program support families, and our commitment to safety and confidence-building has earned us strong community trust. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards through ongoing teacher training and a focus on creating lifelong swimmers.
Services
Baby Swimming Lessons
Toddler Aquatic Skills
Pre-school Stroke Development
School Age Swimming
Advanced Stroke Correction
Adult Swimming Classes
Aqua Aerobics
Free Make-up Lessons
Parent Observation Lounge
Home Development Program
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Semi-private classes of only 3 kids per class
- 80 years of intergenerational teaching expertise
- Heated mineral pools maintained at 32C
- Certified instructors with ongoing training
- Free make-up lesson system for flexibility
Associations and certifications
- Swim Australia
- Australian Swim Schools Association
What people say
Confidence has grown
Qualified teachers
Positive experience
Safe in the water
Highly recommended
Services
Baby Swimming Lessons
Our Baby Program introduces newborns to water through gentle, play-based activities. Certified instructors focus on bonding, water safety, and foundational skills in heated mineral pools. Parents receive free home development resources to reinforce learning between lessons.
Toddler Aquatic Skills
Designed for 2-3 year olds, this program builds comfort through structured play. Instructors teach basic floating, kicking, and breath control in small groups. Lessons emphasize positive reinforcement and gradual skill progression in a supportive environment.
Pre-school Stroke Development
Children aged 3-5 learn fundamental strokes (freestyle, backstroke) while improving coordination. Lessons combine games and drills to develop technique, endurance, and water safety awareness in purpose-built pools.
Advanced Stroke Correction
Targeted coaching for school-aged children refining technique. Instructors address specific stroke inefficiencies while building endurance. Program includes race starts and turns for those pursuing competitive swimming pathways.
Adult Swimming Classes
Tailored lessons for adults of all abilities, from beginners to experienced swimmers. Focus areas include water confidence, stroke efficiency, and lifesaving skills. Classes accommodate flexible scheduling for working professionals.
Questions
What class sizes do you offer?
We maintain a maximum of 3 students per class to ensure personalized attention and effective learning.
Do you cater to different age groups?
Yes, we offer programs for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-aged children, and adults.
What pool conditions can I expect?
Our purpose-built pools are heated to 32°C with full UV protection and air-conditioned viewing areas for parents.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors are industry-certified with ongoing training, and centres hold Swim Australia accreditation.
What if we miss a lesson?
We offer a flexible make-up system allowing rescheduling without penalty for missed sessions.
Do you offer trial lessons?
Contact your local centre to arrange a free assessment and discuss your child's specific needs.
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Reviews (3)
Huong Nguyen
Sep 13, 2018
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Great place for kids to learn to swim. With a heated pool and heated change rooms the kids can learn to swim all year. The instructors are great and it is limited to maximum 3 kids per lesson per instructor.
Terry Oberg
Nov 18, 2017
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Great swim school, great teachers, great facilities, great service. Our two kids love their weekly lessons and have learned to become very capable and confident swimmers in a relatively short time. Highly recommended!
Kate Mason
Jun 18, 2017
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Have brought my kids here for the past 4 years and it's just wonderful. We love Teresa
as she, and all the staff there create such a caring and supportive environment.
as she, and all the staff there create such a caring and supportive environment.
