Teacher Certification Overview
Why Pilates School SF Certification?
- 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.
Requirements 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.
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.
- Science-based Kinesology training
- WASC Accredited program
- Inclusive all body-type practice clients
- Intercultural Communication training
- BIPOC/ LBGTQIA focused programs
- Hands-on training approach
Pre-Pilates & Basic System
Spring 2025
Intermediate I Systems
& Practice Teaching
Fall 2025
Intermediate II Systems
& Practice Teaching
Spring 2026
2026 Academic Calendar
Important Events & Dates
Please Note: We do rolling admissions on a case-by-case basis.
| January 5 | Spring 2026 Semester Starts |
| January 19 | MLK Day School Recess |
| March 1 – 21 | March Matness Student Midterms Project |
| March 27 – April 1 | Spring Break School Recess |
| April 1 – 5 | Additional Practice Teaching Hours Optional |
| May 4 – May 21 | Student Presentations/Case Studies/Exams |
| May 22 | Spring 2026 Semester Ends |
| June 1 | Summer Intensive Starts Optional |
| June 20 | Student Midterms Required for Part-Time Students |
| June 26 to July 5 | Summer Break School Recess |
| August 10 – 15 | Student Presentations/Case Studies/Exams |
| August 15 | Fall Applications Deadline |
| August 25 | 2026/2027 Studio Hours DUE All Students |
| August 28 | Student Presentations/Case Studies/Exams |
| September 8 | Fall 2026 Starts |
| December 10 | Spring Applications Deadline |
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Teacher Certification Tuition & Fees
Affordability is our mission.
Tuition is paid monthly and will vary depending on the program you enroll in. The price reflects all costs associated with your training. You will need to make small additional purchases of Pilates light props, gear, materials, and textbooks. Use the toggles to explore and compare our different program options.
Financial assistance is available through scholarships & work-study opportunities for eligible students. On average, qualified students receive scholarships or work-study awards covering at least 50% of their total tuition cost.
Part-Time Program
rates starting at
$300
/month
Time Commitment
- 5 hours/week of In-Studio study
- 3 hours/week of At Home study
These hours do not include any work-study hours you may be offered.
Tuition
- The cost of the program is $300/month for the duration of the program (~24-36 months)
- Total Tuition Costs: $11,500
Deposit Required
A $700 deposit is required within 14 days of full or provisional acceptance
Summer Semester Required
- The Summer Semester is required for the Part-Time Teacher Program
- Part-Time students may request a consecutive 30-day Summer Break in between the school’s Summer Break to the last week of July
Pilates Seminars
You will also be expected to attend Pilates Seminars which are held over 8 weekends within your three-year education in the program.
Additional Costs
Expect an additional $650 for workout gear/ props, materials, and textbooks
Full-Time Program
rates starting at
$430
/month
Time Commitment
- 10 hours/week of In-Studio study
- 5 hours/week of At Home study
These hours do not include any work-study hours you may be offered.
Tuition
- The cost of the program is $430/month for the duration of the program (12-24 months)
- Total Tuition Costs: $11,500
Deposit Required
A $1,180 deposit is required within 14 days of full or provisional acceptance
Summer Semester Optional
- The Summer Semester is optional for the Full-Time Teacher Program
- It is recommended as a path if you’d like to accelerate your training and Certification
Pilates Seminars
You will also be expected to attend Pilates Seminars which are held over 8 weekends within your two-years education in the program.
Additional Costs
Expect an additional $650 for workout gear/ props, materials, and textbooks
Pricing subject to change with 30 days notice
Get In Touch
Still have questions? Contact our Enrollment Director.