Goldfish Swim School - Alexandria

Li Lee 

on Google

5 days ago

On June 9, 2025, I visited Goldfish Swim School to register my children for swim classes and paid $306 total. At the time, I was informed of a promotion that included 2 free classes. Unfortunately, after attending, I found the program was not a good fit for my children. The instruction was not as expected — classes were led by high school students, only half of the pool was used, and with multiple children rotating in a 30-minute session, my children were limited to swimming just 2 strokes before being stopped for the next s... read more

Elisha Carsrud 

on Google

a week ago

We tried Goldfish Swim and unfortunately had a very poor experience. The pool had so much chlorine it was overwhelming, and it was extremely crowded. I even noticed patches of hair floating in the water. The 2-year-old class was all play and no real instruction—my daughter wasn’t challenged at all. Staff seemed very junior and unhelpful, and when I asked to cancel after the first class, they didn’t even bother to ask why. Also, there are no lockers to store personal items, which was inconvenient. Definitely not the quality o... read more

Shaquinda Noakes 

on Google

3 weeks ago

I’m very disappointed with our recent experience at Goldfish Swim School. My child left their swim lesson visibly upset and in tears after an interaction with Instructor Kate. As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to see your child lose confidence in a place that’s supposed to feel fun and safe. I hope the school addresses this and ensures all instructors are trained in positive, supportive communication with kids. 

Christi Morrissey 

on Google

a month ago

I wish I could wholeheartedly recommend Goldfish, but unfortunately I can’t. Goldfish Swim School has friendly staff, clean facilities, and my son had a great time during his lessons. They also offer free family swim, which is a nice perk even if the times aren’t feasible for working parents. However, their make-up class policy is a dealbreaker for us. Although the vouchers “don’t expire,” they can only be used while your membership is active. We paused our membership, intending to use the vouchers before resuming, but were ... read more