Which is the right class for your child?
Find the right Learn 2 Swim Class for your child!
Our Learn 2 Swim programme follows the award-winning STA criteria and every class has a maximum of 2 children to 1 teacher for fast-tracked learning in a calm and luxurious environment.
Here you can find the right class level for your child. Please see the overview points of our classes below and see which class is suitable for your child based on what they can do.
If you require further information about finding the right one for you or you are unsure, please contact us at info@manorhousebarn.com.
Our programme avoids the use of armbands in the beginning stages for a natural learning experience, however, we can provide these if required.
Overview of class abilities
Level 1: STANley 1-5 Beginner
Level 2: STANley PLUS (6-Superstar)
Level 2: STANley PLUS (6-Superstar)
- For non-swimmers starting their swimming journey independently.
- Children aged 3 to 6.
- Unable to swim without any support.
- For those who cannot confidently place their face/head/ears in the water and swim.
Level 2: STANley PLUS (6-Superstar)
Level 2: STANley PLUS (6-Superstar)
Level 2: STANley PLUS (6-Superstar)
- For children who can swim 2 to 5 meters with their face in the water but still need support now and again.
- Children aged 3 to 6.
- Can swim safely back to the side with no support.
- Able to float/swim on their back.
Level 1/2: Octopus Level
Level 2: STANley PLUS (6-Superstar)
Level 1/2: Octopus Level
- Designed for the older non-swimmers aged 5 to 8.
- From non-swimmers to short-distance swimmers (2 to 5 meters).
Level 3: Goldfish Level
Level 4: Angelfish Level
Level 1/2: Octopus Level
- For children who can swim more than 5 meters without support on their front and back. (Doggy paddle & leg kicks)
- No age range applied from this point onwards.
- Can tread water/float and safely swim to the side.
- For those ready to learn technique for all 4 strokes.
- Can confidently go underwater and swim with their face in the water.
Level 4: Angelfish Level
Level 4: Angelfish Level
Level 4: Angelfish Level
- For children who can swim more than 20 meters Front crawl & Backstroke.
- Can perform breaststroke leg kicks for 5 to 10 meters.
- Can perform dolphin leg kicks for 5 meters.
- Can swim underwater confidently.
- Can dive into the water from a sitting position.
- Can safely swim without the teacher being in the water from this point.
Level 5: Shark Level
Level 4: Angelfish Level
Level 4: Angelfish Level
- For children who can swim 50 to 100 meters of Front Crawl & Backstroke. (1 to 2 lengths)
- Can swim breaststroke for 20 meters.
- Can swim butterfly for 5 to 10 meters.
- Have a good understanding of water safety and lifesaving.
- For children ready to learn club-styled elements for swimming such as tumble turns and standing dives.
- Can swim underwater for 5 meters.
Level 6 to 8: Advanced Series
Level 6 to 8: Advanced Series
Level 6 to 8: Advanced Series
- For children who can swim all strokes for 100 to 400 meters. (4 to 10 lengths)
- Can swim all 4 strokes with good technique and looking to improve speed and stamina.
- For those who have completed the previous levels or equivalent.
- Ready to master club-styled swimming elements.
- Recommended age 8 and over.
- Class sizes are increased to 4 (Coming soon)