What age can my child start swimming at Origin Swim Academy?

Learn to Swim Lessons start from 3 years old. There is also a youth Learn to Swim programme for 9 to 16-year-olds who are new to swimming, and private lessons from age 6. Which of these run at the Al Quoz pool is not published, so ask the provider.

How long is a Learn to Swim lesson?

The youth Learn to Swim programme (ages 9-16) runs 45-minute sessions in small groups. Lesson length for younger children is not published: ask the provider.

How much do lessons cost at the Al Quoz branch?

Fees are not published. Ask the provider on +971 52 185 5934 (call or WhatsApp) or at contact@originswimacademy.com.

When are classes held at Springdales School in Al Quoz?

Class times are not published, and neither is which groups train at the Springdales School pool, so ask the provider on +971 52 185 5934 (call or WhatsApp). Lessons run in terms, and Term 1 began on 31 August 2026.

Does my child need to pass an assessment to join the squad?

The academy says squad entry may require an assessment to check readiness for endurance, pace work and disciplined training. Swimmers with strong fundamentals can join without any racing experience.

Is there a free trial lesson?

A free trial is not mentioned. When Term 1 registrations opened in August 2026, the academy welcomed new swimmers and said assessments were available, so ask the provider how to start.

Origin Swim Academy: swimming lessons for kids in Al Quoz

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Origin Swim Academy is a Dubai swim school led by Oussama Sahnoune, a two-time Olympian (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020) and British Certified Swim Coach. The academy trains at four Dubai pools, in Al Jadaf, Al Quoz, Oud Metha and Al Barsha; this is its Al Quoz pool, at Springdales School Dubai. Children can start Learn to Swim Lessons from 3 years old, in small groups that cover water confidence, floating, breath control, kicking and the foundations of freestyle and backstroke. A youth Learn to Swim programme runs 45-minute sessions for 9 to 16-year-olds who are new to swimming or have limited experience. Stronger swimmers can move up to Pre-Squad and Squad training, aimed at local, national and international competition, where entry may require an assessment. One-to-one Private Swim Lessons run from age 6, at the academy's partner pools or your home or community pool. Lessons run in terms. Fees, class times and which groups train at Al Quoz are not published, so call or WhatsApp to ask.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swimming lessons for children start with water confidence: getting comfortable putting their face in, floating on front and back, and blowing bubbles to control their breathing. From there, children learn to kick, glide and pull with their arms, then join those pieces into proper strokes, usually freestyle and backstroke first, with breaststroke and butterfly later. Along the way they build water safety, stamina, coordination and the confidence to swim in a pool or at the beach. Many swim schools take children from around age 3 in small groups, and stronger swimmers can move on to squad training and galas.

Who it's for

Children from 3 years old in Learn to Swim Lessons; a youth Learn to Swim programme for ages 9 to 16 who are new to swimming or have limited experience; young swimmers who have mastered the fundamentals in Pre-Squad and Squad (entry may require an assessment, and racing experience is not required); Private Swim Lessons from age 6 to adults. The academy also runs adult classes, including women-only sessions guided by a female coach. Which programmes run at the Al Quoz pool is not published: ask the provider.

What to expect

Learn to Swim Lessons are taught in small groups; the youth programme for ages 9 to 16 runs 45-minute sessions. Early lessons focus on water confidence, floating and breath control, then body position, kicking and propulsion, building towards freestyle and backstroke. The academy says it follows British-certified teaching standards with progressive steps, clear safety rules and continuous supervision, and that most children notice improvement within the first few weeks. When Term 1 registrations opened in August 2026, it welcomed new swimmers and said assessments were available. Lesson length for younger children, a trial lesson, a kit list and which groups run at Al Quoz are not published: ask the provider.

Highlights

Led by Oussama Sahnoune, two-time Olympian (Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020) and British Certified Swim Coach (originswimacademy.com)
Learn to Swim Lessons from 3 years old in small groups (originswimacademy.com)
Youth Learn to Swim programme for ages 9-16 who are new to swimming, in 45-minute sessions (originswimacademy.com)
Pre-Squad and Squad training for young competitive swimmers; entry may require an assessment (originswimacademy.com)
One-to-one Private Swim Lessons from age 6, at partner pools or your home or community pool (originswimacademy.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

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The facts

Ages: Learn to Swim from 3 years; youth Learn to Swim 9-16; Private Swim Lessons 6+ to adults
Not published yet: Ask about prices and trials
Where: Springdales School Dubai, Al Qouz Fourth, Al Quoz, Dubai
How to book: originswimacademy.com/contact · +971 52 185 5934 · [email protected] · wa.me/971521855934
Opening hours: Every day4pm–10pm

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Good to know

One of the academy's four Dubai pools, with Al Jadaf, Oud Metha and Al Barsha (originswimacademy.com)
Lessons run in terms: Term 1 began on 31 August 2026, with assessments for new swimmers (Instagram, August 2026)
Book by WhatsApp on +971 52 185 5934 or by Instagram message (Instagram, September 2026)
Oussama Sahnoune, who leads the academy, speaks French, English and Arabic (originswimacademy.com)
Wheelchair-accessible car park (Google listing)
Debit cards, credit cards and NFC mobile payments accepted (Google listing)