Teacher Certification Application

Become a Classical Pilates Teacher

Tell us about your experience, goals, and schedule. Your answers will help our faculty recommend the right certification or professional-development path.

Begin Your Application

Before You Begin

Choose the pathway that meets you where you are.

New to Classical Pilates

Begin with an Introductory Certification or the In-Person Program, then move into comprehensive training.

Already Certified

Choose the Bridge Program, advanced CECs, mentorship, or professional development based on your current credential.

Ready for Comprehensive Study

Applicants should have a high-intermediate Classical Pilates practice on traditional equipment.

1 Applicant information

Full legal namePreferred nameEmailCell phoneHome phone (optional)Date of birthHome address

2 Experience and goalsTell us why you wish to teach Pilates.

Which best describes your current personal Pilates level?

I’m new to Pilates, but I want to take this all the way to becoming a teacher.I have taken a variety of Pilates classes for at least two years, but I’m not sure whether they were Classical Pilates.I have taken a variety of classes and private sessions, mostly in Classical Pilates.I have a high-intermediate or advanced Classical Pilates practice.I hold a certification in one area of Pilates, such as Mat or Reformer.I am comprehensively certified in Pilates, but I’m not sure whether it is Classical.I am comprehensively certified in Classical Pilates.Other

If you currently hold a Pilates certification, tell us about it. Include the studio or school, program length, teachers, and areas of certification.

3 Program interests

Which certification or professional-development programs interest you? Check all that apply.

Introductory Certification, Teacher Seminar, or CEC activityIn-Person Program with automatic acceptance into Teacher CertificationBridge Program for currently certified Pilates teachersComprehensive Teacher CertificationPost-Certification Mentorship and/or Business IncubatorCECs and Professional Development

Select at least one program to continue.

What future career goal do you hope to achieve through this Pilates education?Our core values include integrity, humility, responsibility, inclusion, access, and lifelong learning. How do you embody these values in your daily life and work?

4 Semester and schedule

Which semester interests you?Preferred enrollment pace

Which training times fit your schedule? Check all that apply.

Monday · Part-time · 6:00–8:00amMonday · Full-time · 10:00am–2:00pmMonday · Full-time · 12:00–4:00pmMonday · Full-time · 10:00am–4:00pmMonday · Part-time · 5:30–7:30pmTuesday · Part-time · 6:00–8:00amTuesday · Full-time · 10:00am–2:00pmTuesday · Full-time · 12:00–4:00pmTuesday · Full-time · 10:00am–4:00pmTuesday · Part-time · 5:30–7:30pmWednesday · Full-time · 10:00am–2:00pmWednesday · Full-time · 12:00–4:00pmWednesday · Full-time · 10:00am–4:00pmWednesday · Part-time · 5:30–7:30pmThursday · Part-time · 6:00–8:00amThursday · Full-time · 10:00am–2:00pmThursday · Full-time · 12:00–4:00pmThursday · Full-time · 10:00am–4:00pmThursday · Part-time · 5:30–7:30pmFriday · Part-time · 6:00–8:00amFriday · Full-time · 10:00am–2:00pmFriday · Full-time · 12:00–4:00pmFriday · Full-time · 10:00am–4:00pmTwo Saturdays per month · Part-time · 8:00am–4:00pmTwo Sundays per month · Part-time · 8:00am–4:00pm

5 Financial assistance and housing

Do you need financial assistance?

YesNoNot sure—I would like more information

Which assistance options may fit your needs?

Work Study opportunities · maximum award $5,780 · no income verification requiredScholarship opportunities · up to 75% of tuition · income verification requiredLow-interest student-loan financing · soft credit check · no income verification required

If you are seeking full-time Comprehensive Certification, do you need affordable housing options? Availability is very limited.

YesNoNot applicable

6 Faculty introduction and documentsWrite a short paragraph introducing yourself to the Teacher Training faculty.

Your Next Steps

Student Support will review your goals.

We’ll use your application to recommend the best mentorship, business-incubator, or professional-development path.

Ready to submit?

Your completed application and any required PDFs will be submitted directly and saved for studentsupport@pilatesschoolsf.com to review.