How to become a Pilates instructor in the UK

1. Step 01

   Build your own practice

   Training providers expect you to practise Pilates yourself before you teach it, so that you know the repertoire in your own body. For our Matwork course you need a regular Pilates practice and to be aged 18 or over.

2. Step 02

   Qualify in Level 3 Matwork

   A Level 3 Matwork qualification is the foundation of a Pilates teaching career and the entry requirement for all apparatus training.

3. Step 03

   Check who accredits the course

   Ask any provider who accredits and endorses the qualification you will receive. Ours is accredited by YMCA and endorsed by CIMSPA for Matwork.

4. Step 04

   Study and train

   Our blended learning combines study in your own time through the learner portal, with face-to-face workshops in our Poole studios where you learn to plan, deliver and evaluate Pilates sessions.

5. Step 05

   Be assessed and certified

   You are assessed and, on successful completion, certified. Completion depends on passing your assessment and is not guaranteed.

6. Step 06

   Insure yourself and start teaching

   Before you teach independently you will need your own public liability insurance. You can then teach matwork classes and one-to-one clients.

7. Step 07

   Add the apparatus

   Reformer, Tower and Chair qualifications let you teach in an equipment studio. Each apparatus course asks for your Level 3 Matwork qualification first.

01

Who accredits and endorses the course?

It can differ between courses at the same provider. Ours differs for Matwork and apparatus, and we set out exactly how on the accreditation page.

02

Who will teach you?

Dawn McCarron is a Level 4 Pilates instructor and teacher trainer with 34 years of industry experience.

03

How much is face to face?

Teaching is a practical skill. Ours is a blended course, with workshops in a fully equipped studio and support from your tutor throughout.

04

Where will you train?

In our two dedicated studios in Poole, Dorset: a matwork studio and an equipment studio, side by side.

• What qualification do I need to teach Pilates in the UK?

  A Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification is the usual starting point for teaching Pilates. It is the foundation for teaching matwork classes and the entry requirement for apparatus courses such as Reformer, Tower and Chair.

• Do I need teaching or fitness experience first?

  No teaching experience is needed to start Level 3 Matwork with us. A regular Pilates practice, and aged 18 or over. Every apparatus course needs a Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification.

• How much does it cost to train as a Pilates instructor?

  Level 3 Matwork is £1,495. Reformer (2 modules) is £1,495, Tower (2 modules) is £1,495, and Chair is £800. Reformer and Tower together is £2,750, and Reformer, Tower and Chair together is £3,500. Prices are the full price. No VAT is added.

• Can I pay in instalments?

  Need to spread the cost? Interest free instalments are available on request. Use Enquire Now and we will agree a plan with you. If you book within a few weeks of the course start, the full price is payable.

• Can I train while working?

  Yes, that is what blended learning is for. You study in your own time and at your own pace, and attend face-to-face workshops on dates you choose in your learner area after you book.

• Can I train entirely online?

  No. Our courses combine online study with face-to-face workshops in Poole, because teaching is a practical skill.

More answers are on the full FAQ page, or you can enquire and we will reply personally.