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Body Form Education
Accreditation
and Recognition
Body Form Education holds ITTAP and PMA International accreditation, is mapped with AUSactive and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa: what each means and how to verif…
Overview
- Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation, so every qualification leaves graduates with global recognition to teach Pilates around the world.
- ITTAP is the highest accreditation standard for Pilates teacher training internationally.
- Nationally, our qualifications are mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand.
- The same recognition applies across Mat, Reformer, Studio Equipment and the Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates Qualification.
- The Barre qualification has no formal external recognition.
- Recognition supports portability, but it does not replace local employer, insurer or registration requirements.
Real students, real practical days
Inside a Reformer Intake
Reformer days cover spring selection, setups, programming and cueing, with educator feedback on real bodies, not just demonstrations.
- A recent Body Form intakeRecorded at a recent intake
- Physio-ledTaught by experienced educators
Why Accreditation Matters
Recognition Around the World
ITTAP and PMA International accreditation means graduates hold qualifications that are recognised internationally, so you can teach in many countries.
Recognition Where You Teach
AUSactive mapping in Australia and Pilates Aotearoa recognition in New Zealand add national support on top of the international standard.
Confidence for You and Your Clients
You are learning from physio-led education that has been through rigorous testing with three accreditation organisations, so you can walk into a studio knowing your training stands up.
Our accreditations and affiliations
Who stands behind it
What Each Body Means for You
ITTAP
Teacher-training program accreditationYour program is assessed against standards for curriculum, hours, practical experience, assessment and trainer requirements. ITTAP accredits programs, not individual teachers.
Pilates Method Alliance
Professional relationship and listingAn international professional organisation within the Pilates industry.
AUSactive
Qualifications mapped; registered CPD providerSupports registration pathways in Australia. Check AUSactive's directory for current listings.
Pilates Aotearoa
Recognised education provider in New ZealandSupports teaching in New Zealand.
Will Employers
and Insurers Accept It?
Many graduates teach in studios internationally. Employers and insurers set their own criteria. If acceptance is essential, confirm with them before you enrol. No provider can guarantee automatic acceptance by every employer, insurer, professional body or country.
Two words, two meanings
Accreditation Is Not the Same as Recognition
Accreditation
A course has been formally assessed against the standards of a professional organisation.
Recognition
A qualification is accepted or acknowledged by a professional body, employer or industry organisation.
Employment, insurance and registration requirements vary between countries, associations and employers. Before enrolling, check the specific requirements where you plan to teach.
Verify It Yourself
The Body Form way
Great instructors don't simply know exercises.They understand movement.
Questions
What accreditation does Body Form Education hold?
Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP accreditation. ITTAP assesses teacher-training programs against standards for curriculum, hours, practical experience, assessment and trainer requirements. See the Recognition page for the full statement and links.
Is the qualification recognised in Australia and New Zealand?
Body Form Education Pilates qualifications are mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand.
Can I teach internationally?
Graduates teach across multiple countries. International recognition supports portability and credibility, but no provider can guarantee acceptance by every employer, insurer, professional body or country. Check with your employer or insurer first if it matters.
Recognition
Accredited and Recognised
Body Form Education Teacher Training has ITTAP and PMA International accreditation which means all qualifications leave graduates with Global Recognition to teach Pilates all across the world. Additionally on a National level we have taken it even further and our qualifications are also mapped with AUSactive in Australia and recognised through Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. This means our students are receiving qualifications that are not only Physio-led education but internationally accredited that has gone through rigorous testing through 3 accreditation companies to ensure you are truly getting beyond the level of understanding you need to be a confident Pilates instructor.
Recognition and accreditation
