The School of Reform
Welcome to the School of Reform, the UK’s leading education provider for Reformer Pilates Instructor qualifications. With our Active IQ endorsed course you could become an instructor with ease!
200+
Qualified
Active IQ
Endorsed
24 Hour Qualification
20,000
Teaching Hours
How to Become a Reformer Pilates Instructor
The School of Reform is our in-house dynamic Reformer Pilates Qualification endorsed by Active IQ. A 3 day course which will provide the learner with a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques necessary to use the Reformer effectively in a group and individual class settings.
To date we have successfully qualified over 100 instructors, many of which are currently teaching in our studios, with multiple having gone on to open successful studios throughout the UK, some have even found work in studios in other parts the world. Such an exciting feeling to know that The School of Reform is providing instructors with the tools to go on and enhance lives through Reformer Pilates.
If you want to start your instructor journey today.
What Does the Course Include?
The School of Reform has hand-crafted its course to maximise learning whilst limiting time restaints. All of the course materials are accessible 24/7 from your home!
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3 practical training days (24hours)
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3 case studies.
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1 multiple choice assessment.
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1 practical teaching assessment (in person 1-2-1)
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Email/phone support for learners from the course start to the assessment day.
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Home learning.
Course Start Dates
2025 courses now LIVE!
We currently have the following start dates for onboarding new learners:
Birmingham
7th, 8th, 9th February 2025
Leicester
14th, 15th, 16th March 2025
Nottingham
16th, 17th, 18th May 20225
Derby
11th, 12th, 13th July 2025
Birmingham
12th, 13th, 14th September 2025
Nottingham
7th, 8th, 9th November 2025
Our Dynamic Reformer Pilates Course will remain £1,600 until 31st December 2024, from the 1st January 2025 our course fee's will increase to £1,750.
Enrolment now open,
The Team Behind the Training
Course Costs
The School of Reform costs £1,600 to access the course and covers the cost of your practical, training and assessment days, plus 20 Reformer Credits on your Reformer Studio account.
In addition to this, you will be required to purchase “The Pocket Atlas of the Moving Body” by Mel Cash (available on Amazon.co.uk for £12.99).
Please note that by completing the School of Reform this does not necessarily guarantee you a job at our studios. However, you will be a certified Reformer Pilates Instructor, so whether you want to apply with us, someone else, or start your own practice, this course is perfect for you.
Learning Objectives
During this course and upon completion, you will acquire the following competencies.
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Learn how to maximise the potential of the Reformer Pilates machine to provide clients with high-quality movement experiences in both classes and 1:1 settings.
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Learn how to use the Reformer safely and demonstrate the benefits of accompanying small equipment.
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Learn how to teach an extensive range of Dynamic Reformer Pilates exercises to continually challenge and progress clients, including mobility, core/abdominal, lower and upper body movements.
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Understand the 'layering' of exercises and how to deliver exercise progressions and regressions.
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Understand and apply modified exercises based upon basic pathologies, including pre and postnatal conditions.
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Learn how to sequence exercises into a dynamic flow.
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Creating a workout suitable for either the beginner or intermediate client.
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Construct evolving class plans involving key elements designed to develop your clients.
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Learn the use of verbal, visual, and kinesthetic cues and how to use them while teaching your class.
Student Scholarship to the School of Reform
Student scholarships are available to a limited number of students per school year.
What you need to know about our Scholarship Programme
90% of the course is funded by The Reformer Studio. We want to invest in the future team for The Reformer Studio so we subsidise the cost of the course for the right applicants.
You have to be an active member of the studio to apply.
Complete a minimum of 50 sessions at The Reformer Studio (any location) in order to qualify to apply.
The scholarship programme is only available to people who intend to go on to become an instructor at The Reformer Studio.
You have to be studying a relevant course e.g. Sports, athletes scholarship, or a medical/anatomy based degree.
If you are interested in applying for our scholarship programme get in touch as spaces are limited!
