The ideal candidate for the P.A.I Teacher Training Program has experience in teaching Fitness, Yoga, Dance or other movement modalities and a strong desire to help others be the best they can be.
A background in Anatomy, Biomechanics and/or Kinesiology is also encouraged. But highly qualified fitness/Pilates enthusiasts willing to put in the work required should not exclude themselves from applying! If you are passionate about enabling people to move through life more freely, than you will most likely make a great Pilates Instructor!
How to apply for your PILATES TEACHER TRAINING
Students applying for admission into a course administered by Pilates Academy will need to fill out and submit by email the following documents:
- Completed APPLICATION FORM
- Personal Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
- 2 letters of Professional Recommendation
- Evidence of Teaching Experience, if applicable
- Personal Statement summarizing your intentions
- 500 AED Deposit per course (refunded if you are not accepted)
Please include with your application a One Time AED 200 Processing Fee, which will be applied to your course fee once enrolled and confirmed. Please note that applications will not be reviewed until the deposit is submitted.
BRIDGING
While students enrolling in courses administered by P.A.I. are not required to have previous Pilates experience, students with prior experience are able to progress much more quickly. Pilates Academy offers a Work-Study Program during weekends for all interested candidates.
The Pilates Academy International recognizes the content, reputation and integrity of other Pilates certification programs and offers a bridging program. If you are interested – or think you might be interested – in converting your certification to The Pilates Academy International’s certification, please contact us at info@pilatesacademydubai.com.
CHALLENGE, MOTIVATE, ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE
HOW you Teach is just as important as WHAT you Teach!
Pilates Academy International® offers a full range of Pilates instructor training programs. Compared to the top leaders in the Pilates industry we pride ourselves in offering a flexible schedule giving you full focus on each individual Mat, Reformer or any other Apparatus courses to insure confidence as you pursue your passion.
Our program is designed in two separate modules. We start with the first 3 tier levels in the All Populations l courses continuing with the last 2 tier levels in the All Populations ll courses. This allows flexibility with your schedule and budget.
Additional workshops and special trainings including CARDIOLATES® are also available to any Pilates Academy International students.
- The Core Curriculum
- All courses provided by the Pilates Academy International will focus on the following:
- Fundamental execution of each exercise
- Anatomy and biomechanics of each exercise
- Exercise modification skills
- Cueing and correcting skills
- Workout design skills
- Transition skills
- Progression skills
The Pilates Academy International upholds course requirements commensurate with other Pilates Teacher Training Programs around the world.
In order to become a fully trained Pilates instructor, over 200 Classroom Hours are required in addition to Personal Review, Practice Teaching and Observation Hours (table below)
Class Hours
A PAI manual will be provided for every course. ABP requires an additional text which the student is responsible for obtaining: “Trail Guide to the Body” Fifth Edition by Andrew Biel.
Students should dress in exercise clothing and wear socks, as they will be performing the exercises as they learn them.
Observation Hours
The student watches a class, private session, or videos. Taking class is not considered observation.
Practice Teaching
The student practices teaching the exercises on another person. PAI students may practice at the Pilates Academy for free for 3 months after the last day of the course, bringing in one practice body total. After 3 months, PAI students may practice for 60dhs/hr. ***Practice hours must be during off peak hours. Please check first with the front desk to make sure there’s availability.***
Personal Study Hours
Students review the exercises on their own, studying design, breath patterns and muscles involved. Taking classes can be considered as personal study hours.
These suggested hours are to be logged and completed taking the certification test. The logs are turned in on the day of the test.
Once the students have finished the Practice Teaching, Observation and Personal Study hours they will take their Written and Practical Exam. They should be taking the Practical Exam first and Written right after and on the same day. There is a fee that goes with the exams.
Payment Deadlines
FULL PAYMENT DEADLINE: Two weeks before the start of the course.
Pilates Academy students receive 10{9c43d6dcc7fb9f74d2c05cdcf822db5692533ce547e30e0bb8e0ff11984013c9} off ALL group classes at Pilates Academy beginning the day they complete their course payment until one month after the last day of the course. Can not be used on intro packages or any other discounted packages.
Pilates Academy offers payment plans. Please email info@pilatesacademydubai.com with specific inquiries.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy
If a student chooses to WITHDRAW FROM TRAINING outside of two weeks prior to the start date, the course cost will be returned to the student with the exception of the 500 AED non-refundable deposit. If the student chooses to withdraw from training within the two weeks prior to the start date or after the course begins, no refunds will be given but the payment is transferable.
If a student chooses to POSTPONE TRAINING, the payment is transferable with a 250 AED transfer fee for 6 months. After 6 months, the payment is transferable for another 6 months with an additional 400 AED transfer fee. After 1 year, the payment is non-transferable.
Pilates Academy holds the right to cancel a course with 1 month notice. In the event of a cancellation, all payments will be returned including the 500 AED deposit.
Certification Exam and Fees
The first exam, consisting of ABP, and All Populations l Exams are 500 AED per course. All Population II Exams are 250 AED per course. Retakes are 250 AED per course.
The student has ONE YEAR from the last day of each course to take the Certification Exam. If the student takes longer than a year, a review hour must be scheduled with a certifying instructor at the rate of 200 AED/hr. This time serves to ensure the student is on track with studying and the information hasn’t been lost throughout the year.
Exams for every All Populations l course includes a written and practical portion, All Populations ll includes only a Practical. A score of at least 80{9c43d6dcc7fb9f74d2c05cdcf822db5692533ce547e30e0bb8e0ff11984013c9} is required to pass the written. The practical is graded as pass/fail.
Makeup Hours
It is required that students attend every day of training. If a student has a conflict that cannot be resolved and must miss training hours, the student must notify Pilates Academy prior to the course.
Make up hours must be scheduled with a Certifying Instructor at 200 AED/hour (Note that 3 hours of missed group training does not necessarily equal 3 make up hours as a student is often able to go through material faster in a one-on-one setting. The number of review hours will be decided upon by the Certifying Instructor and the Pilates Academy director).
Grievances/Complaints
While we hope that everyone has a great experience at Pilates Academy, we understand that things happen. You can let us know any concerns or difficulties had by emailing
info@pilatesacademydubai.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible and your comments will be kept confidential.