What age can my child start?

The club's Instagram says classes start from age 3. No upper age limit is published - the club says it takes swimmers of all age groups.

What levels does OAKS Learn to Swim cover?

Six levels (1, 2, 3, 4, 4+ and 5) following the basis of the British ASA pathway, from core aquatic skills and water safety through to all four strokes.

How much does a term cost?

As listed on oaks.ae: Learn to Swim is 1,900 AED per 20-week term at levels 1-4 (30-minute classes) and 2,200 AED at levels 4+ and 5 (45-minute classes). Squads are 3,000 AED (Skills), 3,700 AED (Development), 4,600 AED (Competition), 6,000 AED (Performance B) and 7,700 AED (Performance A) per 20-week term. The fee tables date from 2023, so confirm current prices with the provider.

Is there a squad programme for competitive swimmers?

Yes - Skills, Development, Competition, Performance B and Performance A squads. Performance B trains 5-8 sessions of 90-120 minutes plus one gym session; Performance A 6-8 sessions of 120 minutes plus two gym sessions.

Where does OAKS train?

Dubai English Speaking College, Academic City, Dubai.

Is there a free trial?

The website offers a free consultation through its contact form. Whether a trial swim is included - ask the provider.

OAKS Swimming Training — swim lessons and squads in Academic City

Water SportsSwimming

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Academic City

Ages3+years and up
PriceAED 1,900a term, lowest price
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OAKS (One of A Kind Swimming Training) runs a swimming programme at Dubai English Speaking College in Academic City, taking swimmers from complete beginner to competitive squad level. Learn to Swim follows the basis of the British ASA pathway across six levels (1, 2, 3, 4, 4+ and 5), starting with core aquatic skills, water confidence and pool safety and building towards all four strokes. Groups are small: three children per class at level 1, rising to eight at level 5. Swimmers ready to race move into a squad pathway built on the Long Term Athlete Development framework, from Skills and Development squads up to Competition and two Performance squads, which add strength sessions in the gym. OAKS was started in 2017 by Head Coach Monir Kassem, and the club says many of its swimmers have gone on to compete and hold records at national and international level. Its Instagram says classes start from age 3. Fees are listed on oaks.ae per 20-week term (2023 tables, so confirm prices), and the website offers a free consultation.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swimming lessons teach children water confidence and technique in progressive stages, moving from getting comfortable in the water to full stroke work and, for stronger swimmers, competitive squad training. Kids build core aquatic safety skills first - floating, breathing, submerging - before moving on to front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. It is a life-saving skill as much as a sport, and it builds fitness, coordination and confidence. Beginners usually start in small learn-to-swim groups, and competitive squad training comes once a child can already swim confidently and wants to race.

Who it's for

Children from age 3 (the club's Instagram says classes start at 3+) through to competitive swimmers: Learn to Swim levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 4+ and 5, then the squad pathway (Skills, Development, Competition, Performance B, Performance A). The club says it welcomes swimmers of all abilities, backgrounds and age groups. No upper age limit, boys/girls split or special needs provision is published - ask the provider.

What to expect

Learn to Swim classes last 30 minutes at levels 1-4 and 45 minutes at levels 4+ and 5, with three children per class at level 1 rising to eight at level 5. Early levels focus on fun sessions: getting used to the water, breathing practice, controlled movement and safety around the pool. Squad sessions last 60 minutes (Skills, Development), 90 minutes (Competition), 90-120 minutes (Performance B) or 120 minutes (Performance A). The website offers a free consultation through its contact form; what to bring and any trial session - ask the provider.

Highlights

6-level Learn to Swim programme (1, 2, 3, 4, 4+, 5) following the basis of the British ASA pathway (oaks.ae)
Small groups: 3 children per class at level 1, up to 8 at level 5 (oaks.ae)
Squad pathway from Skills to Performance A; both Performance squads add gym strength sessions (oaks.ae)
Started in 2017 by Head Coach Monir Kassem (oaks.ae)
Fees listed from 1,900 AED to 7,700 AED per 20-week term - confirm they are current (oaks.ae)
4.9 on Google from 58 reviews, 57 of them five stars (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

OAKS has a 4.9 rating on Google from 58 reviews: 57 are five stars and one is a single star.

The facts

Ages: From 3 (club's Instagram: classes from age 3+); no upper age limit published
Prices: As listed on oaks.ae (2023 fee tables - confirm current prices): Learn to Swim 1,900 AED (levels 1-4, 30 min) or 2,200 AED (levels 4+ and 5, 45 min) per 20-week term. Squads: Skills 3,000 AED; Development 3,700 AED; Competition 4,600 AED; Performance B 6,000 AED; Performance A 7,700 AED per 20-week term
Schedule: 20-week terms. Squad minimum attendance: Skills 2 sessions, Development 3, Competition 4; Performance B 5-8 sessions plus 1 gym session, Performance A 6-8 sessions plus 2 gym sessions. Class days and times - ask the provider
Trial: Free consultation offered via the website contact form (oaks.ae)
Where: Dubai English Speaking College, Al Rowaiyah Second, Academic City, Dubai
How to book: oaks.ae/#contact-us · +971 56 605 5787