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2026/2027 Academic Schedule

We Love to Plan at The Pilates School SF

This simplified schedule is designed to show only essential academic milestones so students can browse 24 months of program rhythm without getting overwhelmed.

Key to Earning Your Certification: Planning

We have done extensive testing to ensure that, starting with the June 2026 cohort of teachers-in-training, the academic schedule for both full-time and part-time students is attainable while providing the most efficient path to progress.
Summer 2026: Preparation for Prospective Fall 2026 Teachers-in-Training

The summer semester is the ideal time for any prospective teacher-in-training to prepare their body for our certification programs. This can be done by taking an introductory certification, joining the In-Person program, or taking regular private sessions.

Fall 2026: We are accepting 45 students in the Fall 2026 class at our San Francisco school and potentially another 12 at the NYC location. The Fall semester begins September 20th with the grand opening of the Geary School and offices. We will be accepting both full-time and part-time students. Training sessions will be set, and depending on if you are full-time or part-time, you will be required to attend a set number of on-site hours and complete homework.

Spring 2027: With the Fall cohort of students beginning to teach their first set of Pre-Pilates clients, we will usher in the next 25 teachers-in-training starting January 25th, 2027, at both the San Francisco and NYC locations.

24-Month View

Important Dates and Events

June 2026

  • Summer preparation program
  • Accepting Fall 2026 applications
  • Juneteenth Celebration
  • Summer Seminars
  • Introductory certification
  • Start of Summer Recess

July 2026

  • Summer recess ends

August 2026

  • Fall 2026 Application Deadline (8/20)
  • Labor Day Weekend recess

September 2026

  • Fall 2026 Cohort begins
  • Pre-Pilates Basic Seminar I
  • Pilates and Pinot

October 2026

  • Equipment Safety Exam
  • Mid-term Research Paper Proposal

November 2026

  • Fall term onboarding
  • Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Pilates and Pancakes
  • Pre-Pilates Coursework due
  • Pre-Pilates Exams
  • Student Check-in/ Advisor Meetings
  • Winter Recess

January 2027

  • Spring 2027 Cohort begins
  • Pre-Pilates Basic Seminar I (Spr '27)
  • Intermediate I Seminar (Fall '26)
  • Pre-Pilates Client Body Assigned (Fall '26)

Febuary 2027

  • Equipment Safety Test (Spr '27)
  • Midterm Research Paper Proposal (Spr '27)
  • Research Paper Outline Due (Fall '26)

March 2027

  • Spring 4 Springs
  • Basic System Midterms (Fall '26)
  • Spring Seminars
  • Spring Recess Starts

April 2027

  • Spring Recess Ends
  • Pre-Pilates Classes Assigned (Fall '26)
  • Lab Intensives

May 2027

  • Basic System Coursework due (Fall ‘26)
  • Basic System Exams (Fall '26)
  • Pre-Pilates Coursework due (Spr '27)
  • Student Check-in/ Advisement

June 2027

  • Summer preparation program
  • Accepting Fall 2027 applications
  • Juneteenth Celebration
  • Summer Seminars
  • Introductory certification
  • Start of Summer Recess

July 2027

  • Summer recess ends

August 2027

  • Fall 2027 Application Deadline (8/20)
  • Labor Day Weekend recess

September 2027

  • Fall 2027 Cohort begins
  • Basic Classes Assigned (Fall '26)
  • Basic Seminar I/ II (Spr '27)
  • Pre-Pilates Basic Seminar I (Fall '27)
  • Intermediate Seminar I (Fall '26)
  • Pilates and Pinot

October 2027

  • Equipment Safety Exam (Fall '27)
  • Mid-term Research Paper Outline (Spr '27)
  • Draft Research Paper Due (Fall ‘27)

November 2027

  • Fall Seminars
  • Thanksgiving Break

December 2027

  • Pilates and Pancakes
  • Spring Application deadline (Spr '28)
  • Pre-Pilates Coursework due
  • Basic Coursework due (Spr '27)
  • Intermediate I Coursework Due
  • Pre-Pilates Exams(Fall '27)
  • Basic Coursework Exams (spr '27)
  • Intermediate I Exams (Fall '26)
  • Student Check-in/ Advisor Meetings
  • Winter Recess

January 2028

  • Spring 2028 Cohort begins
  • Pre-Pilates Basic Seminar I (Spr '28)
  • Intermediate II Seminar (Fall '26)
  • Pre-Pilates Client Body Assigned (Fall '27)

Feburay 2028

  • Equipment Safety Test (Spr '28)
  • Midterm Research Paper Proposal (Spr '28)
  • Research Paper Outline Due (Fall '27)

March 2028

  • Spring 4 Springs
  • Intermediate II Midterms (Fall '26)
  • Basic System Midterms (Fall '27)
  • Spring Seminars
  • Spring Recess Starts

April 2028

  • Spring Recess Ends
  • Intermediate I Classes Assigned (Fall '27)
  • Lab Intensives

May 2028

  • Comprehensive Exam (Fall '26)/li>
  • Basic System Coursework due (Fall '27)
  • Basic System Exams (Fall '27)
  • Pre-Pilates Coursework due (Spr '28)
  • Pre-Pilates Exams (Spr '28)
  • Student Check-in/ Advisement