Things people
usually ask us.

No. The course is designed for people at the start of their teaching journey. You do need to attend Pilates classes regularly to develop your own technical practice - but there is no requirement to have taught before.

Around 5 months from your first workshop to assessment, depending on which cohort you join. The online learning element takes approximately 200 hours in total, which you can spread across the weeks leading up to each in-person session.

All workshops and assessments take place at The Pilates Corner, Baldock SG7 6NG - a real, working Pilates studio. There are direct trains from London King's Cross to Baldock, making it accessible from across Hertfordshire and the South East.

There is no minimum number of practice teaching hours required at HSP. You are encouraged to start teaching friends and family after the Beginners Weekend, but we do not ask for proof of hours - we trust you to prepare at the level you need. For those who want real-world experience, we also offer the opportunity to teach live student classes at The Pilates Corner, subject to availability.

Yes. The course is accredited by Active IQ, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation. The qualification is nationally recognised and meets the standard required for professional insurance and teaching.

A maximum of 6-8 students per cohort. Small enough for genuinely personalised feedback from the same tutor throughout - not a rotation of whoever is available.

Yes. All three pathways offer instalment payment plans, typically spread over three months. A £199 + VAT deposit secures your place. Full payment is required before your assessment date. If you withdraw while on an instalment plan, the full remaining balance becomes due immediately.

The deposit secures your place on a specific cohort. It is non-refundable in all circumstances and is in addition to your chosen pathway price. Once received, you will be sent your enrolment confirmation and access to the online portal will follow approximately one month before your first workshop.

All three pathways include the same accredited Level 3 qualification and in-person training. The Professional Pathway adds 12 months of Graduate Circle group coaching. The Signature Pathway adds all of that plus 3 months of 1:1 private mentoring with Emma after your assessment.

Yes. Emma is personally funding one place on Cohort 2026-2 for a deserving candidate. The winner receives the full Signature Instructor Mentorship Pathway (worth £3,499 + VAT) and pays only the standard £199 + VAT enrolment deposit. Find out more and apply here.

You have the right to cancel within 14 days of signing your enrolment form. After that, no cancellations are permitted and no refunds will be given. The £199 + VAT deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Please read our Terms and Conditions in full before enrolling.

If you are unable to continue due to illness, injury or serious personal circumstances, you may request to defer to a future cohort. One deferral per enrolment is permitted at no additional charge, subject to availability. Subsequent deferrals may incur an administration fee.

With a Level 3 Mat Pilates qualification you can teach group Pilates classes, offer 1:1 sessions, work for studios or leisure centres, or build your own client base as a self-employed instructor. Most insurers require a minimum Level 3 qualification before they will cover you to teach.

Pilates instructors typically earn between £20 and £50 per group class hour, and £50-£100 for private sessions. Teaching 3-5 classes a week can add £600-£900 per month alongside other work. Those who build a full client base can earn significantly more.

Book a free Good-Fit Call with Emma. It is a no-pressure conversation to make sure the course is the right fit for where you are right now - and to help you choose the level of support that makes sense for your goals.