How much does a lesson cost?

Small-group lessons (4 to 6 pax) start from $40 per head, the headline "from $40" rate. Semi-private (2 to 3 pax) starts from $50 per head. Private 1-to-1 with an NROC-registered coach is $60 to $120 per lesson, depending on the coach's experience and the slot. The final quote depends on the coach, pool and lesson length, and is always confirmed before you commit.

Kids from 2.5 years, adults, and senior citizens aged 55 and up. We coach total beginners, stroke correction, water fitness, and returning swimmers fixing old habits.

Do you teach complete beginners and non-swimmers?

Yes. Many of our learners, both children and adults, start with no swimming experience at all. Early lessons focus on water comfort, breathing, and safety before any strokes are introduced.

How many lessons will it take to learn to swim?

It depends on the swimmer's age, how comfortable they are in water, and how often they practise. Most beginners build basic water confidence within the first few lessons, and your coach reviews progress with you as you go.

Do you offer group lessons?

Yes. You can book a private 1-to-1 lesson, a semi-private lesson with 2 to 3 swimmers, or a small group of 4 to 6. Group lessons split the rate, so they cost less per head.

Do you teach senior citizens?

Yes. We coach seniors aged 55 and up at a gentle, unhurried pace, with a focus on water confidence and joint-friendly fitness. There is no maximum age.

Can I choose a male or female coach?

Yes. Tell us your preference when you message us and we'll match a coach from our roster accordingly.

Where do lessons take place?

Your condo pool (islandwide) or a public swimming complex. We coach across Singapore on weekdays and weekends, with daytime and evening slots.

What should we bring to a lesson?

Swimwear, a towel, and goggles. A swim cap helps for longer hair. Your coach brings any teaching aids that are needed.

Are your coaches certified?

Yes. Every coach is registered on Sport Singapore's National Registry of Coaches (NROC), which requires accreditation through the SG-Coach programme (formerly NCAP), a Basic Sport Science certificate, current Standard First Aid with CPR and AED, and Singapore Life Saving Society (SLSS) awards. Coaches are also SwimSafer Instructor certified to teach and assess the national programme, and many hold international qualifications such as STA or AUSTSWIM.

What is SwimSafer 2.0 and what are the stages?

SwimSafer 2.0 is Singapore's national water-safety programme, run by Sport Singapore and Singapore Aquatics. It has six progressive stages: Stage 1 builds water confidence; Stage 2 covers a 25 m swim; Stage 3 introduces all four strokes; and Stages 4, 5 and 6 award the Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates, adding rescue, survival and longer-distance skills. Our coaches teach and assess every stage.

Is there a package lock-in?

No. Pay per lesson. No packages required and no long commitment.

Where does Alvin coach?

Alvin coaches Senja-Cashew SC, Bukit Panjang SC, Delta SC, Tengah SC, Bukit Panjang, Tengah, Delta, Senja-Cashew. Condo-pool lessons are available islandwide with MCST approval.

Is Alvin a qualified swim coach?

Yes. Alvin is registered with Sport Singapore's National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and holds SwimSafer Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, CPR+AED, Standard First Aid, Former Competitive Swimmer. The NROC ID is available on request and can be checked on the public CoachSG lookup before you book.

Mr Alvin Ng: Swim Coach Singapore

About Alvin

I'm Alvin, a NROC-registered swim coach and former competitive swimmer with over 10 years of teaching experience. I'm a SwimSafer Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor with current Standard First Aid + CPR/AED, so I'm equipped to coach the full pathway — from a child's first lesson at Stage 1 through to lifesaving, water-safety progression, and adult stroke correction.

My day-to-day work spans 1-to-1, semi-private and small-group lessons, with both kids and adults. I'm especially comfortable with water-anxious starters: kids who didn't finish the school SwimSafer modules and adults who avoided pools for years. My approach is paced to the learner, not the syllabus — a nervous beginner gets as long as they need at each milestone before we move on. For learners with a competitive foundation, I run technique-focused blocks borrowed from my own racing background.

I coach at Bukit Panjang SC, Delta SC, Senja-Cashew SC and Tengah SC across weekdays and weekends, and I also accept school / private-venue requests on a case-by-case basis. NROC ID available before booking.

Credentials

SwimSafer Instructor
Lifesaving Instructor
CPR+AED
Standard First Aid
Former Competitive Swimmer

NROC registration can be confirmed on Sport Singapore’s public CoachSG lookup. The coach’s registry ID is available on request before you book.

What Alvin teaches

SwimSafer stages + levels

SwimSafer Stage 1 (water confidence)
SwimSafer Stage 2 (25 m unassisted)
SwimSafer Stage 3 (four strokes / 50 m)
SwimSafer Stage 4 — Bronze
SwimSafer Stage 5 — Silver
SwimSafer Stage 6 — Gold
Adult beginner
Adult stroke correction

Learner groups

Kids (5–12)
Adults
Water-anxious learners

Lesson formats

Private 1-to-1
Semi-private (2–3)
Small group (4–6)

Pool types

Condo pool
ActiveSG public complex
Private / landed home pool

Where Alvin coaches

Pools

Senja-Cashew SC
Bukit Panjang SC
Delta SC
Tengah SC

Areas covered

Bukit Panjang
Tengah
Delta
Senja-Cashew

Programmes you can book with Alvin

Frequently asked questions

Where does Alvin coach?: Alvin coaches Senja-Cashew SC, Bukit Panjang SC, Delta SC, Tengah SC, Bukit Panjang, Tengah, Delta, Senja-Cashew. Condo-pool lessons are available islandwide with MCST approval.
Is Alvin a qualified swim coach?: Yes. Alvin is registered with Sport Singapore's National Registry of Coaches (NROC) and holds SwimSafer Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, CPR+AED, Standard First Aid, Former Competitive Swimmer. The NROC ID is available on request and can be checked on the public CoachSG lookup before you book.

Book with Alvin

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