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Our flexible fees and packages are designed to align with your swimming goals and needs, ensuring you receive the best value and a personalised learning experience.
At Nereids, qualifications are just the starting point. What truly matters to us is finding swim teachers who are passionate and genuinely care — not just about swimming, but about people. That’s what sets our team apart.
Every lesson with Nereids is built around one goal — progress you can feel. Whether you’re overcoming fear or improving technique, we focus on small wins that build real confidence over time.
Most swim schools have high teacher turnover — but not us. At Nereids, our teachers stay an average of 2.5 years. That means more trust, better progress, and fewer disruptions for you or your child.
We bring the lesson to your world — your home pool, your apartment complex pool, even your local ocean pool. No traffic. No rushing. Just private lessons made to fit your rhythm and save you time.
All Nereids swim teachers hold Australian swimming qualifications and a valid Working with Children Check. They’re also background-checked, insured, and fully employed by us — never contractors. That means you and your family are always protected.
Life can get hectic — we understand. That’s why with Nereids you can book lessons when it suits you best, even just 24 hours in advance. No stress. No rigid schedules. Just swimming that fits into your real life.
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5 lessons(prices per lesson)Galene
10 +1 Free lessons(prices per lesson)Apollo
20 +3 Free lessons(prices per lesson)Zeus
30 +6 Free lessons(prices per lesson)Payment surcharge:
All packages have 12 months expiry
Customise Your Swim Package: Whether you are starting out or looking for stroke correction, we will tailor the perfect package for you. You have the flexibility to choose any duration and number of lessons you wish. Book a call to design your personalised swim journey and learn how you can earn free lessons!
Our son was far behind his peers and afraid to even put his face in the water. Just 5 lessons later, he’s swimming confidently and going under with joy.
As an adult with some fear of water — and not a native English speaker — I felt a big difference after just one lesson. By my 7th session, I could swim a full lap. My teacher was kind, patient, and made it fun.
We have been teaching private swimming lessons since October 2015 across all Sydney suburbs.
Our office is located in Sydney CBD, and we hire local swim teachers across all Sydney suburbs.
Our teachers are employed by our company, meaning you are fully protected by our multimillion-dollar Public Liability and Professional indemnity insurance.
Yes, all our teachers hold Australian swimming qualifications, CPR, First Aid, Working with Children Check and need to provide criminal record clearance.
Each student has unique strengths and weaknesses. Our years of experience allow us to match you, via our initial phone call, with a teacher who is the right fit for you based on skill set, location, and your preferred time slots.
You can change your teacher anytime you want!
99% yes! Our rigorous recruitment process is aimed at selecting the most dedicated and professional teachers in the industry. As a result, we have one of Australia's highest instructor retention rates, meaning that instructor changes are almost non-existent.
Yes! You could request access from a friend who has a pool, or you could hire a pool via Swimply.au. We could also conduct your lessons in an ocean rock pool (e.g. Northern Beaches) or netted beach area (e.g. Balmoral Baths). Some of our teachers have access to home pools and apartment pools, so that could be another option.
You are able to cancel your lessons free of charge as long as you do so more than 24 hours before the lesson is supposed to take place. Any cancellations that occur less than 24 hours in advance will be considered as a forfeit (even in poor weather conditions) and your credit will be deducted. Any cancellation that occurs on a third consecutive week of cancellations will also be considered a forfeit.
Our 1-1 training method is the reason our students progress as fast as they do. While we do not offer group lessons, you can still enrol multiple students. For example, if you want to enrol two students, you can choose 60 minutes and then split the time between them in 1-1 and back-to-back lessons. With the one-on-one lessons, the students will get individual attention from our teacher and ensure continuous and fast progress.
Yes. All Nereids teachers must have the following qualifications:
Yes, we have a multimillion-dollar Public Liability and Professional Indemnity swim school insurance.
We have established one of the most meticulous recruitment processes in Australia to ensure we find and develop the absolute best teachers in the industry who are very caring, patient, passionate, and committed.
In order to be employed by Nereids Aquatic Coaching, teachers must have the following qualifications:
Furthermore, our teachers are employed by our company (not contractors) which means you are protected by our insurance.
In order to ensure we keep the highest standards for our clients, our recruitment process is as follows:
We have had this recruitment process in place since we established our company back in 2015 and we keep improving it each season.
If you want to maximise your progress, we recommend a minimum of 45 minutes per student, e.g., two students should go for 90 minutes.
You have the flexibility to split your lessons however you prefer! For example, two students sharing a 90-minute lesson could have anything from a 20:70 to a 45:45 split!
Consistency is very important in whatever we do. Having at least one lesson a week is important for progression. Having said that, the more lessons you do, the faster you learn! Some of our most committed students had up to 5 lessons per week!
It completely depends on your personal goals which of course varies from person to person. We can discuss your goals and needs over the introductory call and suggest the right package for you.
Each client is different and depends also on additional factors such as fear of water, having a disability, etc. Although our team has achieved impressive results since 2015, we generally see the most success stories with the Progress and Advanced packages. However, important key factors for your success are having consistency with at least one lesson per week and practising between your lessons.
All packages have a 12-month expiry, except the Elite package of 50 +11 free lessons which expires in 18 months!
While we do not provide trial lessons, our Satisfaction Guarantee ensures your peace of mind. We offer you the flexibility to change instructors at any point if your initial one is not aligned with your expectations. Should the replacement not meet your standards either, we offer a refund for any unused lessons within 30 days of your purchase.
We adapt to your busy life and offer you the flexibility to schedule your lessons as you go, even 24 hours before each lesson. You can schedule either the same time slot multiple weeks in advance* or choose the more flexible approach, scheduling your lessons on different days and times, depending on your commitments. *Depending on the availability of your assigned instructor.
Despite a near-drowning experience at the age of four in the Greek sea, my love for the ocean and its activities only grew stronger.
When I founded Nereids Aquatic Coaching, it was with a vision deeply rooted in passion and care. More than just teaching swimming, my goal was to assemble the finest team possible, who will dedicate their heart to helping each client achieve their swimming goals.
Since 2015, we have been committed to bringing on board instructors who embody this ethos. They bring immense enthusiasm to every lesson, deeply care about fostering our clients' water safety, encourage staying physically active, and ensure their lessons are a fun experience. This passionate and caring spirit is the heartbeat of our team and distinguishes us.
Wishing you a pleasant aquatic experience with the Nereids team.
Warm regards,
Nikos VasilellisFounder