Professional Swimming Lessons In Toronto
Certified & Experienced Swimming Instructors To Guide Your Learning
Magalie’s Swim Academy’s mission is to teach children and adults of all ages levels and abilities swimming and lifesaving skills and foster a love of all water activities in a safe caring inclusive environment.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn how to swim and be safe in the water. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential and achieve their goals in the water. We offer a variety of swim programs to meet the needs of our diverse student body. In addition to teaching proper swimming techniques, we also emphasize water safety and encourage our students to develop a lifelong love of the water!

Kind Words From Our Top Swim Students & Their Families!
Esther Friedman2023-01-03 Magalie’s Swim School is the best! She taught all my kids to swim with a big smile and tons of patience. I highly recommend her school! Shifra Marder2023-01-03 We joined into Magalie’s swim school 2 years ago. It has been such a positive warm experience for my children from the very first class. We feel so lucky and fortunate to have our kids learning with Magalie, She has a way to make each child feel safe, secure and comfortable in the water. She works patiently with each child understanding their individual needs and takes the time to really work with them until they have fully succeeded. She also makes it very fun and exciting, my kids can’t wait for our swimming lesson nights Magalie and her devoted swim team are absolutely amazing at what they do and I couldn’t recommend them enough to everyone!! Looking forward to many more years with Magalie and her team!! Sammi L2022-12-31 I have been so impressed with Magalie! She is an amazing instructor who knows exactly how to handle kids. She is patient, kind, and always makes sure that every child feels comfortable and confident in the water. My kids have made tremendous progress under her guidance, and they absolutely love her. She has a great way of explaining things and making it fun for the kids, and she always goes above and beyond to make sure they feel safe and supported. I can't recommend her enough! She is truly one of the best swimming teachers out there, and I am so grateful to have found her. If you're looking for a fantastic instructor for your children, look no further! She gets my highest recommendation. Mushka Zolty2022-12-29 Once you try magalies swim school, you cant go anywhere else. Magalie has thought all of my children and still teaches them how to swim, but more than that she has taught them a love for swimming. Her devotion, dedication, warmth and care go such a long way and truly will leave your children with so much confidence and outstanding new skills! We are so grateful to be a part of Magalie’s swim school , the most incredible swimming school in toronto! Talia Edell2022-12-29 Magalie is gifted at teaching kids how to swim! I have watched her for years and I have gone to other places and there is no comparison. She somehow has the ability to be holding 4 babies - teaching them all how to swim while having eyes in the back of her head watching and overseeing the older groups who are in the water at the same time. She exudes warmth love and safety so that even those kids with fears and those who have experienced water related traumas feel safe and secure in her arms to get back into the water and let go! Watching her get little ones to move from a place of fear to swimming on their own is magical! My kids have all learned how to swim with perfect form from Magalie and they all have a love for water! I can’t recommend magalie enough! There’s no one like her ❤️ Rebecca Herzog2022-12-29 We love Magalie’s swim school! Magalie and her team of instructors are the very best at what they do and they teach with dedication, passion, warmth and care. She taught all my kids to swim and they were always thrilled to go to lessons! Magalie’s swim school is simply outstanding!
Magalie's Swimming Lessons
Swim Lessons Specific To Your Skill Levels
What was the last level you completed? Register next in....
Swim Preschool - Parent & Tot / Preschool

Swim Kids - Swimmer / Canadian Swim Patrol

If you are unsure of which level to register in please contact us directly before registering!

Preschool
Preschool gives children an early start on learning to swim. They will have fun while gaining foundation water skills and become comfortable in the water. 3-5 years.

Swimmer
Swimmer is a 6-level, success-oriented learn to swim program for children 5-12 years old. There is a prominent focus on in-water swimming practice as swimmers learn fundamental strokes and skills, mastering them as they progress through the swim program.

Canadian Swim Patrol
Rookie, Ranger, Star Patrol this program is for swimmers who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. The programs focus on developing strength and proficiency while introducing swimmers to the challenging world of life saving.

Lifesaving / Instructing
The Bronze courses (Star, Medallion, & Cross) are pre-requisites for swimmers looking to become lifeguards and/or swim instructors. During these courses swimmers develop increased swimming proficiency, lifesavings skills, and personal fitness. Upon successful completion of the Bronze courses swimmers are eligible to enroll in the National Lifeguard sourse and Swim Instructor courses.
Toronto Swimming Lessons For All Ages
Meet Our Team
Magalie Tessler
Founder & President
Magalie Tessler
Founder & President
Magalie's Swim Academy operates at a few different locations now with highly experienced and trained instructors who share their love of swimming and teaching. Our swim school accommodates at times separate boys’ and girls’ classes and offers male or female instructors and small class ratio for maximum results.
Our program follows Life Saving Society standards of instruction of stroke development, endurance swim and life saving skills at every age and level. We pride ourselves in guaranteed results where all students learn, improve and enjoy their instructional time in our pools with our dedicated instructors.
Magalie is trilingual and has taught swimming in many different countries and can be found teaching swimming even on vacation at the pool to complete strangers who need to learn how to swim. She is a proud single mother of 5 children, 1 daughter in law and now a grandmother! Magalie also owns her own real estate company Prestige Realty Group specializing in commercial and residential real estate and enjoys travelling, sports and socializing with her family and friends in her spare time.
Erica DeRosa
Swim School Coordinator
Erica DeRosa
Swim School Coordinator
Why Choose Magalie's Swim School?
Giving Children The Confidence To Swim Safely
Magalie’s Swim School in Toronto offers top-notch swimming lessons for children of all ages and skill levels. The school’s skilled instructors use a patient and supportive approach to help kids develop their swimming abilities and confidence in the water. Whether your child is a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced swimmer looking to refine their technique, Magalie’s Swim School has a program that’s perfect for them.
Water Safety
Swimming lessons can teach you how to swim safely, including how to float and tread water, which can be important skills to have in case of an emergency in the water.
Social Skills
Swimming lessons can be a great way for kids to meet new friends and learn how to work and play in a group setting, which can improve social skills and help them feel more confident in social situations.
Increased Confidence
Swimming lessons can help kids feel more confident in the water, which can lead to increased self-confidence in other areas of life as well. Learning a new skill and achieving success can boost self-esteem and help kids feel more capable and capable of tackling new challenges.
Toronto Swim Academy FAQ
Beginner ratio is max 4:1, intermediate and advanced ratio is 6:1.
Yes, however Magalie only teaches Preschool 1-5, Swimmer 1, children up to 6 years of age, or children who have never taken swimming lessons before.
Each swim class is 40 minutes.
Each swim session is 6 swim classes.
E-Transfer Only
Only if availability allows.
Only if availability allows.
We are happy to accomodate ONE makeup class per child per session. The make up class may take place on a different day/location than the day you are scheduled. We will provide you at least two weeks notice as to when your scheduled makeup will be. If you are unable to make the make up date given we will not be able to reschedule the make up class. To be eligible for a makeup class you must “Register an Absence” on our website 24 hours prior to your class time. No exceptions. We understand that your child(ren) may wake up sick on the same day of their class however we will unfortunately not be able to provide a make up. This will be enforced for all participants of the swim school.
$350+HST per child per session, $700+HST per child per session for semi-private, $1,000+HST per child per session for private lessons.
Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays: Bathurst & Glencarin (exact location to be provided after registration)
All swimmers in any of these levels will automatically be placed in Preschool 1.
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