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Overview: Jian Yong is the founder of Happy Fish Swim School, one of Singapore’s recognised swim schools. Starting his entrepreneurial journey at just 19 years old, he transformed his passion for swimming into a mission-driven business focused on helping children build confidence, resilience, and meaningful connections with their parents through swimming. His philosophy extends beyond teaching aquatic skills, emphasising child-led learning and the joy of personal growth.

Industry: Education | Swimming & Aquatic Education | Child Development

Professional Experience: Jian Yong founded Happy Fish Swim School after recognising the need for a more engaging and family-centred approach to swimming education. Over the years, he has grown the company through industry challenges, construction setbacks, and the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, Happy Fish has expanded into a recognised brand known for its heated indoor pools, parent-child swim programmes, and innovative teaching methods.

Turning Point: A key turning point came when Jian Yong realised that swimming lessons could be about much more than teaching a life skill. By focusing on creating meaningful parent-child experiences and encouraging children to enjoy the learning process rather than chasing outcomes, he developed a unique educational philosophy that differentiated Happy Fish from traditional swim schools.

What He Does Now: Today, Tan Jian Yong leads Happy Fish Swim School with a mission to help children become confident and capable in the water while strengthening family bonds. He continues to advocate for a swimming culture where parents actively participate in their children’s learning journey and where swimming becomes a lifelong source of confidence, safety, and enjoyment.

SGVisionaries Interview: https://sgvisionaries.com/2026/06/03/meet-tan-jian-yong-founder-of-happy-fish-swim-school-building-confidence-connection-and-a-new-swimming-culture/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jianyongtan

Website: https://happyfish.sg