Teacher Certification overview

Teacher Certification

TEACHER CERTIFCATION
REQUIERMENTS TO APPLY

  • Bring the required mindfulness and openness to learn how to work in a intercultural inclusive safe space.
  • You do not suffer from any major or serious current injury or chronic condition that would prevent you from executing Classical Pilates hands-on or lift more than 50lbs.
  • Able to preform body manipulation on other student bodies.
  • You can physically perform exercises within the intermediate system or higher.

WHY PILATES SCHOOL SF CERTIFCATION?

Structured 2100 hour certification with practical hand-on learning.

Affordable with full-time and part-time options.

Focus on job placement/ gainful employment after graduation.

Affordable student housing option for full-time students.

Teacher Certification Model

Keys to
SUCCESS

Your weekly school schedule will be a combination of classroom lectures and lab, student observation, practice teaching in group classes/ private sessions and home study assignments. 

Full-time students will should expect 15-20 hours per week of coursework.  Part-time students should expect 6-10 hours per week of coursework.

Pre-Pilates & Basic System

Spring 2025

Intermediate I Systems & Practice Teaching

Fall 2025

Intermediate II Systems & Practice Teaching

Spring 2026

Enroll Now

We are now accepting new students in our Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.  All new students will start with a 3 private sessions to asses your readiness to enter the Teacher Certification program.

PAY IT FORWARD: BECOMING A PILATES TEACHER

Welcome to the Class of 2024-2025 teacher certification model. 

We are accepting 6 students into our program for the Spring 2025 semester.  We are proud to be the only program of this kind in the country with full academic accreditation through WASC.  This will be the first class running after earning ACS WASC Accreditation.

What is ACS WASC Accreditation Mean?

ACS WASC accreditation is a school improvement process and therefore is a process that serves as the foundation for quality education. An accredited school is a statement to the broader community and the stakeholders that it is a trustworthy institution for student learning and committed to ongoing improvement.

Over the next semesters you will complete 2100 hours of coursework.  Notably, you will complete  30 hours of intercultural communication, race, gender, sex orientation,  and religious studies.  A minimum of 50 hours of study in best business and sales practices to earn gainful employment, become an independent trainer, or even open your own studio one day.

We offer both full-time and part-time learning options.  Affordable housing options are available to qualified full-time students.   

What will I learn?

How to teach any body with minor aches and pain Classical Pilates up to the High Intermediate levels.  This is a comprehensive certification; meaning you will become skilled in how to teach a varieties of bodies types all the major and minor Classical Pilates equipment.

Are their scholarships or work-study?

There are scholarship opportunities for qualified students upon being acceptance to our program. We offer a BICPOC and LBGTQIA focused scholarships.  Also select second year students, called “apprentices” have opportunities to apply for our work study program and earn up to $4700 to go toward their Pilates School SF tuition.

Tell me about housing options.

Full-time students are eligible to be a student-in-residence.  We accept up to three students as live-in residents.  They will share a extra large bedroom.  Student will share access to common area (kitchen, bathroom, and living room).  

Cost: 

  • Full Bed  $440 month + $60 for utilities
  • Bunk bed Twin $290 per month + $60 for utilities

Tell me about your job placement options?

First we activity mentor all graduates to find, apply, interview and be offered gainful employment. 

These post-graduate mentorship programs stay involved to continue to develop your teaching and professional skills.  From hosting job fairs to our 5 year Studio Owner business incubator we will be here to support your future in the Pilates industry.