"I couldn't be happier with my swimming experience! I started my lessons with a real fear of water, but after just three lessons, I am able to do my first breaststroke. That progress has given me so much confidence. Mr. Leck is incredibly patient and never rushes the learning process. He explains techniques in a way that's easy to understand, even using dolls to demonstrate body positioning and movements, which makes everything much clearer."

From scared of the water to swimming a length
Private and small-group learn-to-swim lessons at Sumang Lane, Punggol. Toddlers from one year old, children, and adults who never got round to it.
Fees and class sizes
Every package is four sessions. Group prices are per student - the more you bring, the less each of you pays.
A lesson runs 45 minutes. Toddlers aged 1 to 3 swim for 30 minutes. Times are arranged with you directly - message me and I'll send what's free.
What a lesson is like
No two students arrive the same. A couple learning together can be at completely different stages and still both get a full lesson.
- Length45 minutes30 minutes for toddlers aged 1 to 3
- AgesFrom 1 year oldToddlers, children, teens and adults
- Class size1 to 6 studentsPrivate, or a group you bring yourself
- WhereSumang Lane, PunggolSingapore
- TimingArranged with youMessage for current availability

The teaching kit
Swimming is hard to explain with words alone, and harder still when your face is in the water. So most of it gets shown to you on dry land first.

- 01
Anatomical figure
A small jointed human figure, used to show body position and movement above the water before you try it in the water. Students consistently name this as the thing that made the technique click.
- 02
Video feedback
Short clips filmed during the lesson, sent to you afterwards so you can see your own stroke and track the change over the weeks.
- 03
Pull buoy
Held between the legs to switch the legs off, so the lesson can isolate the arm stroke and the catch.
- 04
Fins
Used to build the feel of propulsion and correct the kick before the kick can hold you up on its own.
- 05
Stretching rod
Used in the warm-up, before anyone gets in the water.
- 06
Rubber toy fish
For the younger swimmers - a target to reach for, and a reason to put a face in the water without being asked to.
What students got to, and how long it took
Every row below is taken from a review a student left on Google, in their own words.
"Teacher Leck is a rare kind of swimming coach: patient, student-centered, flexible, and genuinely passionate about teaching. He understands each child's needs and adapts his instruction in a very thoughtful way. One thing I really appreciate is how he uses videos to share feedback and track my son's progress. It helps us clearly see the improvement over time."
"Senior Coach Leck has been extremely patient and is a professional in what he does in the pool - his skills are top notched and within 6 to 7 lessons my son Kevin was able to go the distance, glide, and conquer his fear of water. Thank you Coach Leck for your tremendous expertise. My 3 other kids are next on the list!"

Where lessons are held
Lessons run at Sumang Lane, Punggol, in the north-east. It's a quiet, sheltered pool - which matters a great deal if you or your child is nervous about water.
- AreaSumang Lane, Punggol
- Phone+65 9663 6395
- EmailVince.tanhb@yahoo.com.sg
Book a lesson
Tell me who the lesson is for and roughly when suits you. I'll come back with the times I have free at Sumang Lane, Punggol.