9 swimming schools for kids in Belgrade
30/09/2026
Looking for swimming lessons for kids in Belgrade? Families can choose between small warm pools for beginners, larger swimming schools with several locations, one-to-one lessons and longer-term programs leading into competitive swimming.
For younger children, the atmosphere and coach often matter more than the name of the club. Group size, water temperature, location and the child's confidence in the pool are all worth considering.
This list is not a ranking.
1. Aqua Termal Club
📍 New Belgrade, West 65
👧 Swimming school: ages 4–13
👶 Baby program: from 40 days to age 4
🌡️ Water: around 30°C
Aqua Termal Club offers both regular children's swimming classes and a parent-and-baby program. Children in the 4–13 program are assessed before being placed into an appropriate group.
2. Beoswim
📍 Vračar + other locations
👧 Main program: ages 4–12
👶 Water playgroup: ages 2.5–4
Beoswim uses games as part of helping younger children become comfortable in the water. Programs include beginner swimming, regular lessons, technique correction and a special water-play group for preschoolers.
3. BiBi Bazeni
📍 Voždovac / Autokomanda
👧 Groups: ages 4–6 and 7–13
👶 Baby program available
🌡️ Water: around 30°C
Children complete a short individual assessment before joining a group based on age and ability. BiBi also offers individual lessons.
Parents have a café overlooking the pool as well as on-site parking.
4. Mala Vidra
📍 Medaković and Zvezdara
🏊 Group and individual children's lessons
Mala Vidra runs children's swimming programs at two relatively small, warm pools and offers both group and one-to-one training.
The school does not currently publish one universal minimum age, so families should check which group best fits their child.
5. Swim Way
📍 Multiple locations across Belgrade
👧 Roughly ages 4–16 depending on the pool
Swim Way is particularly useful for families searching for swimming classes near them in Belgrade, as lessons run at several pools across the city.
Programs range from non-swimmer training and regular children's classes to individual, recreational and competitive swimming.
6. Škola plivanja Šarks
📍 Košutnjak + several other areas
👧 From around age 4
🏊 Group and individual lessons
Šarks operates at pools in several parts of Belgrade, including Košutnjak, Rakovica, Medaković, Zvezdara, Zemun, New Belgrade and the city centre.
Children can join beginner groups or take individual lessons, and the school states that formal swimming instruction can begin from around age four.
7. Škola plivanja Okean
📍 Mirijevo
👧 Ages: 3–14
👥 Groups: up to 5 children
🌡️ Water: around 30°C
Okean is an appealing option for parents who prefer smaller groups. Classes are capped at five children and cover ages 3–14.
The pool is located inside Fratelli Residence in Mirijevo, with parking and a café available for parents.
8. Polo Swim 011
📍 Medaković
👧 Ages: 4–12
👥 Up to 7 children per coach
Polo Swim works with complete beginners, developing swimmers and children who want to improve their technique.
Groups are organised by age and swimming ability, with a maximum of seven children per coach.
9. Srpski plivački klub — Nacionalna škola plivanja
📍 Several pools across Belgrade
👧 Starting from around age 3.5
This is a more structured pathway from basic water confidence and non-swimmer training toward learning specific strokes and, eventually, sports swimming.
The club operates programs at several major pools around the city, including Tašmajdan, Vračar, Košutnjak, Banjica, 11 April and 25 Maj.
How to choose swimming lessons for your child
For a child who is nervous around water, look first for a patient coach, a small group and an environment where they can progress without pressure. For confident swimmers, technique-focused or more structured training may make more sense.
Location also matters. For a regular after-school activity in Belgrade, a good swimming school close to home can be much easier to maintain than a perfect program across town.
Schedules, prices and available places change, so confirm current details directly with each school before enrolling.
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