About the Teacher Training Program

Our 18-month Teacher Training program is divided into two basic components -- Theory and Practical. 

Under the close guidance and mentorship of a senior BP teacher, you will gain a cumulative understanding of the Pilates method. A gradual progression in complexity will help you build a significant body of knowledge, which you will then put into practice in the studio. Our goal is to create skilled and confident practitioners, who can inspire their clients with the exercises and the philosophy based on the original classical Pilates method.

The program comprises almost 950 hours of instruction, practice, and rigorous training. Students are taught classical Pilates and study every exercise on every piece of equipment in-depth. 

The course theory modules are designed to be held over eight weekends:

Friday: 3 pm to 7 pm

Saturday: 11am to 3 pm 

                 3 pm to 4pm BREAK

                 4 pm to 7 pm

Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm 

                 2 pm to 3 pm BREAK

                 3 pm to 6 pm

With the understanding depending of how the world evolves now that we have vaccines and that things can change at any moments, here are the future dates for the BPTT and BPBT.

For BP Teacher Training Program Students you must complete BPTT Module 1-4 twice.

**For BP Bridge Teacher Training Program Students all you must do is complete BPBT Module 1-4

2023 Dates

BPTT Module 1

June 2-3-4 2023

BPTT Module 2

September 8-9-10

BPTT Module 3

November 24-25-26

2024

BPTT Module 4

February 2-34

BPTT Module 1

April 12-13-14

BPTT Module 2

August 2-3-4

BPTT Module 3

November 1-2-3

2025

BPTT Module 4

January 10-11-12

BPTT Module 1

April 4-5-6

Breakdown of hours:

Introduction
4 hours interview/evaluation

Theory
144 hours of seminar instruction (8 weekend modules)     

Practical
250 hours practice teaching with volunteer students

Graduation Requirements
200 hours observing certified teachers

200 hours personal workout

100 hours privates and classes (taking lessons from a certified classically trained teacher)

30 hours Teachers Toolbox Lab

4 hours Functional Anatomy Lab

5 hours of mentor meetings

13 hours of practical exams (approximately)

16 hours of written exams (approximately)

6 hours The Franklin Method The Art and Science of Cueing

3 hours The Franklin Method Spine Workshop

3 hours The Franklin Method Pelvis Power 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  There will be a module assessment practice performance exam of 1 hour between each module which students must pass in order to be able to continue into the next phase of the program. All of the course requirements must be completed within 18 months. 

Who Should Attend?

To be admitted into Beyond Pilates Teacher Training Program you must meet the following criteria:

1. Pass the practice performance assessment at an intermediate to advanced level in both Mat and Reformer.  

2. Be free of injury, be a minimum 8 months postpartum and have a strong understanding and practical knowledge of the classical Joseph Pilates repertoire.

If you are not yet at a strong intermediate level in Pilates, but want to enroll in the training program, you may wish to consider upgrading your skill and knowledge level via a Beyond Pilates pre-apprenticeship. Please contact the program director for more information.

Program Fees:

Tuition fees

Application/ Administration fee: $150

Interview/ Evaluation fee: $300

Course Tuition: $8.800.00 (includes studio internship, reading material, written exam fee, mentor meetings). 

Lesson Cost: Cost will vary according to the type of lessons you choose or teachers. 

Tuition cost does not include lessons and workshops : $8.800.00 

Note: Fees are priced in Canadian Dollars, plus GST @ 5%.

Payment plans for course tuition are available, please see the Program Director.

Please Note: Certification will be awarded upon the successful completion of the requirements for each individual program offered. 

How do I enroll?

If you meet the requirements, please apply to the Beyond Pilates Teacher Training Program by doing the following:

1. Fill out our Enrollment Consideration Questionnaire for the Teacher Training Program.

2. An application processing fee of $150 CAN+gst (non-refundable) is to be paid via 
   
   a. Credit Card (we will email you a link) OR 
   b. E-transfer to teacher training@beyonpilates.ca.  
   
   Please let us know which method you prefer.
   

3. Send your resume to teachertraining@beyondpilates.ca. This must be sent minimum 4 weeks prior a potential assessment. 
   (Note: Example for Module 1 in March, your evaluation must be booked by February 1 )

4. Your submission will be reviewed and if successful, you will be contacted to arrange for an assessment.
   The 2.5 hour evaluation/ assessment session for Mat and Reformer requires a $300+gst fee, which is due at the time of the session. 
   (Note: This in addition to the non-refundable $150+gst application fee).
   

5. The evaluation session is a practical assessment of your knowledge of Pilates.
   During the evaluation/assessment session, a Beyond Pilates teacher will assess your:
    - interest in the Pilates Method,
    - commitment to the Pilates method, 
    - teaching potential and the reasons why you want to become a teacher
    
   You will be asked to demonstrate your personal workout on both Mat and Reformer. The Beyond Pilates teacher will be looking for:
    - your knowledge of the basic principles of Pilates,
    - familiarity with the exercises and the apparatus, 
    - and an ability to perform an intermediate workout without prompting order of the exercises, springs, number of reps, etc.
   

6. All applicants to the Beyond Pilates Teacher Training Program will be evaluated and assessed. If you are accepted into the program, a portion of your tuition fees are payable before the first training date.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this process. 

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Teacher Training program

Beyond Pilates Teacher Training Program is a comprehensive certification program designed for intermediate to advanced level practitioners without previous certification or teaching experience who are committed to becoming skilled and confident practitioners and instructors of the classical Pilates method. Subsidy Program are available.