Swimming Program · Vortex Academy

Where Every Child
Finds Their Stroke.

Ages 2.5 to 11 years, across five levels designed to grow with your child, from first splashes to confident swimming.

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2.5–11

Ages

5

Levels

Max 4

Kids per Class

Why Vortex

Built for Kids,
Trusted by Parents.

A program designed around how children actually learn to swim: safely, confidently, and with a lot of fun along the way.

Who It's For

Children aged 2.5 to 11, from complete beginners taking their first splash to confident swimmers ready to refine their strokes.

Our Approach

Safety and water confidence first, built on fun and play, progressing into proper technique as your child's skills develop.

Where It Leads

Top performers are invited into the Vortex Swimming Club competitive pathway, the route from lessons to elite squads.

See It In Action

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The 5 Levels

Five Friends,
Five Stages.

Each level builds on the last. Swimmers progress when they've mastered the skills, never before they're ready.

1

Bubbly Blowfish

Building comfort in the water with basic movements and big smiles.

First Splashes

2

Seahorse Splash

Learning to float, kick, and explore the water with confidence.

Float & Kick

3

Clappy Crab

Mastering independence: paddling, basic strokes, and underwater skills.

Independence

4

Paddle Pufferfish

Refining technique, endurance, and coordination across all strokes.

All Strokes

5

Nitro Needlefish

Fast, focused, and fierce, preparing swimmers for competitive training.

Club Ready

Each child follows a progress chart, swimming their way from Bubbly Blowfish all the way up to Nitro Needlefish.

Schedule

Find the Time
That Works.

Classes run in back-to-back 40-minute sessions through the week. Your child's exact session is confirmed at their free assessment.

Day	Sessions	Class Times
Sun – Thu	6 sessions	2:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Saturday	7 sessions	8:00 AM – 12:40 PM
Friday	5 sessions	8:00 AM – 11:20 AM

Each class runs 40 minutes. Sessions are filled in order through each window, and your child's time slot is set at their free assessment based on level and age group.

From Hello to First Splash

How Your Child Joins, in 4 Steps

Follow the noodle from your first message to your child's first happy splash, and every progress report after.

1

Step 01

Get in Touch

Message us by WhatsApp, phone, or the form below, and we'll book your child a free level assessment at a time that suits you. No cost, no commitment.

2

Step 02

Come for the Assessment

Our coaches watch your child in the water and place them in the right level and age group, in friendly classes of max 4 kids.

3

Step 03

Plan Sessions, Then Splash

We agree how many sessions a week your child needs and calculate fees clearly. They collect their welcome kit and dive into their first session.

Swim BagSwim CapT-Shirt

4

Step 04

Track Their Progress

You get regular reports every term as your child grows through every level, from Bubbly Blowfish all the way to Nitro Needlefish.

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Pricing

Pay for What Your
Child Actually Swims.

Term lessons are billed per session, so your fee reflects exactly how often your child trains and how much of the term is left when you join.

Max 4Kids per class

Every termProgress reports

FreeLevel assessment

QualifiedCoaches, every level

Term Lessons

Standard Group Lessons

QAR 80 / session

Your total is built from three simple things, confirmed with your coach at the free assessment.

1–5sessions / week
you choose

×

weeksleft in the term
when you join

×

80QAR per session

+

250registration
one-time

Your 250 QAR registration includes a free welcome kit

Branded swim bag · swim cap · Vortex t-shirt — yours to keep

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Seasonal

Summer & Winter Intensive

QAR 400 / week

During school breaks, term lessons pause and we run Intensive Courses: daily sessions for fast progress over the holidays.

Runs through the summer & winter breaks
Daily structured sessions
Free level assessment first

Inquire About Intensive

Private Lessons

QAR 2,400 / 8 sessions

One-on-one coaching tailored to your child's pace and goals. The fastest, most flexible route to confidence, available year-round.

Fully personalized coaching
Flexible scheduling
Ideal for nervous beginners

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We run three terms a year, matching the academic calendar. Registration is a one-time 250 QAR fee. Contact us for sibling and family rates.

Seasonal Program

Summer Swim Intensive

When school's out and term lessons pause, our Summer Intensive keeps kids in the water every day — the fastest way to level up over the break.

Summer Only

Daily Lessons,
Real Progress.

Short, focused and consistent. Five sessions a week means skills stick faster, water confidence grows quickly, and many kids jump a full level by the end of summer.

Faster progress through daily repetition

Keeps swimming skills sharp over the long break

Same qualified coaches, small groups of max 4

Free level assessment before you start

Reserve a Summer Spot

Starts

30 Jun 2026

Ends

28 Aug 2026

Schedule

Daily · 5 days a week

Price

400 QAR / week

Exact start and end dates are confirmed at the start of each season — message us to register.

Our Coaches

Coaches Kids
Look Up To.

Certified, friendly and endlessly patient — our coaches know how to turn nervous first-timers into confident little swimmers.

Bardis

Swim Coach