What age can my child start at Trojan Sports Academy?

Babies can start from 3 months in the Tetra baby swimming classes with a parent. Trojan Tiny Tadpoles is for 2.5 to 3 year olds, Learn to Swim levels start at 3 years, and squads start from 6 years. The academy teaches children up to 16.

How much are the lessons?

The academy lists prices per lesson, all shown as 'starting from': baby swimming (Tetra 1-3) 90 AED + 5% VAT; Tiny Tadpoles, Tadpoles and Terrapins 95 AED + 5% VAT; Turtles, Tiger Sharks and Tiny Trojans 100 AED + 5% VAT; squads from 100 AED per lesson (no VAT line shown). Ask the academy how many lessons are billed per term. The home page describes baby classes for 3 to 36 months and another page of the site has shown them from 85 AED, so confirm the current price and band.

When are the lessons?

The academy's FAQ says Learn to Swim lessons typically run Monday to Thursday 3-6pm, Friday 12:30-4pm and at the weekend 8am-12pm. Squads train after school between 4 and 6pm, with weekend options and land training on Friday and Saturday. Exact class times are chosen when you book, so check current slots with the academy.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. New swimmers book a free assessment at the pool to find their level, and the home page mentions four complimentary full class trials for new members. Ask the academy for the current terms.

What does my child need to bring?

Come 'swim ready' with a swimming costume or shorts, goggles, a cap and a towel. Children receive a Trojan cap at their first lesson. Squad swimmers can buy the Trojan team kit (club kit, kickboard, snorkel, pull buoy and hat); ask whether it is required for your child's squad.

Can parents watch the lessons?

Yes. The pool has a spectator area, and the academy says the whole family is welcome to come and watch. In baby swimming classes, a parent joins the baby in the water.

Trojan Sports Academy: baby swimming, Learn to Swim and squads in Al Sufouh

Water SportsSwimming

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

Al Sufouh

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AgesAll ages
PriceAED 90a lesson, lowest price
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Trojan Sports Academy is a swim school based at the 50-metre pool at the Dubai Police Academy in Al Sufouh, near Mall of the Emirates and the Burj Al Arab. It runs three strands: baby swimming from 3 months with a parent in the water, a Learn to Swim programme from 3 years taught to the Swim England framework, and competitive squads from 6 years. The academy calls itself a Swim England International Learn to Swim provider, and teachers award Swim England badges alongside its own Trojan Traits awards for character. Standard Learn to Swim lessons run 40 minutes rather than the usual 30, and advanced groups 50 minutes, which the academy says leaves time for teachers to talk parents through what their child is learning. The pool is fully shaded and temperature controlled, with a spectator area where families can watch. New swimmers start with a free assessment to find the right level, and Learn to Swim lessons are priced per lesson, from 95 AED plus VAT.

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The activity

Swimming, explained

Swimming lessons take children from getting comfortable in the water to swimming all four strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Babies usually start in the water with a parent, learning to float, kick and blow bubbles through songs and games. From around three, children join small groups with a teacher, working on water confidence, safety skills and short distances on their front and back. Older, stronger swimmers refine technique over longer distances, and some move into squads that train several times a week and race in galas. Along the way it builds water safety, fitness, coordination and confidence, which matters in a city surrounded by pools and beaches.

Who it's for

Children from 3 months to 16 years. Baby swimming (Tetra 1-3) covers 3 to 29 months on the baby-swimming page (the home page says 3 to 36 months) with a parent in the water; Trojan Tiny Tadpoles is for 2.5 to 3 years; Learn to Swim levels start at 3 years; squads start from 6 years on the squads page (the home page says 7 and older; entry is by assessment) for confident swimmers who can already swim 25m of all four strokes. Complete beginners are welcome in the Level 1 classes. The academy says it is open to all children and asks families of children with learning difficulties to get in touch to discuss their needs.

What to expect

Register online (free), then book a free assessment at the pool, where a teacher checks your child's level and recommends a group. The home page also mentions four complimentary full class trials for new members; ask the academy how these work before you book. Come 'swim ready': costume or shorts, goggles, a cap and a towel. Your child gets a Trojan cap at the first lesson. Beginner classes start at one teacher to two swimmers, and baby sessions last 30 minutes with a parent in the water. Parents, and the rest of the family, are welcome to watch from the spectator area. Children aged 8 and under need a parent or guardian at the pool for the whole lesson.

Highlights

Baby swimming from 3 months, Learn to Swim from 3 years and squads from 6 (trojansports.ae)
Taught to the Swim England framework, with Swim England badges and awards (trojansports.ae)
40-minute Learn to Swim lessons, 50 minutes for advanced swimmers (trojansports.ae)
Beginner classes start at 1 teacher to 2 swimmers; top levels no more than 1:8 (trojansports.ae)
50m shaded, temperature-controlled pool with a spectator area (trojansports.ae)
Free assessment to place your child in the right level (trojansports.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Trojan Sports Academy is rated 4.7 on Google from 21 reviews, with 18 of them five stars. Parent testimonials on the academy's own site mention coaches' professionalism and communication with parents, children looking forward to sessions, and steady progress in their swimming.

The facts

Ages: Baby swimming (baby-swimming page; home page says 3-36 months, confirm): Tetra 1 3-9 months, Tetra 2 10-17 months, Tetra 3 18-29 months. Trojan Tiny Tadpoles 2.5-3 years. Learn to Swim: Tadpoles 3+, Terrapins 4+, Turtles 6+, Tiger Sharks 6-9, Tiny Trojans (entry squad) 6-9. Squads (squads page; home page says 7+, entry by assessment): Trojan Talent from 6, Torpedo from 7, Trail Blazers from 8, Titans from 10. Overall 3 months to 16 years
Prices: Per lesson, listed as 'starting from': baby swimming 90 AED + 5% VAT; Tiny Tadpoles, Tadpoles and Terrapins 95 AED + 5% VAT; Turtles, Tiger Sharks and Tiny Trojans 100 AED + 5% VAT; squads from 100 AED per lesson. The home page describes baby classes for 3-36 months and the site has also shown them from 85 AED; confirm current price and band
Schedule: Learn to Swim typically Monday-Thursday 3-6pm, Friday 12:30-4pm, weekends 8am-12pm; squads after school 4-6pm, with weekend and Friday/Saturday land sessions. Baby sessions 30 min, Tiny Tadpoles 20 min, Learn to Swim 40 min, advanced 50 min. Book slots through the academy
Trial: Free assessment at the pool to set the level; home page mentions four complimentary full class trials for new members (confirm terms)
Where: Pool - Dubai Police Academy - 5 Street 1 - Al Sufouh 1 - Dubai · Partner venues listed on the academy's location page: JESS Arabian Ranches and JESS Jumeirah (ask which classes run there)
How to book: trojansports.ae/register · +971 55 418 5240 · [email protected] · wa.me/971554185240

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Parking is available at the Dubai Police Academy (trojansports.ae)
Male and female changing rooms with toilets, cubicles and showers; children over 8 use the matching changing room (trojansports.ae)
Children aged 8 and under need a parent or guardian at the pool for the whole lesson; 9-11s need an adult at drop-off and pick-up; 12+ can come and go alone with a consent form (trojansports.ae)
Learn to Swim and baby prices are listed per lesson plus 5% VAT; squad prices are listed from 100 AED per lesson. The academy says it generally does not offer discounts (trojansports.ae)
Light rain does not stop lessons, but heavy rain or thunderstorms can (trojansports.ae)
Lifeguards are on the poolside during lessons (trojansports.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet (Google listing)
The academy's location page also lists JESS Arabian Ranches and JESS Jumeirah as partner venues; ask which classes run there (trojansports.ae)