The business
Body Form® Education Pty Ltd, ACN 695 395 478. This is the entity named in the education terms and conditions and the privacy policy.
Body Form® Education
Trust, Quality and Student Protection
Who runs Body Form® Education, who recognises the training and what you are told before you pay.
Graduates580+
Google reviews242+ five-star
Studios75+
Intake cities18, plus Fully Online
Countries11+
Is Body Form® Education legit?
The Short Answer
Written by Kira-Leigh Rule, Physiotherapist and Founder of Body Form® Education. Last updated 14 November 2026.
Body Form® Education is operated by Body Form® Education Pty Ltd (ACN 695 395 478) and founded by Australian Physiotherapist Kira-Leigh Rule. It is accredited and verified by independent bodies you can check yourself. Prices are published in full, assessment is marked against criteria with three attempts, and the refund wording is shown before you pay. Where something is not promised, I say so plainly.
580+graduates
242+five-star Google reviews
75+studios with in-house professional development delivered
18intake cities, plus Fully Online
11+countries
At a glance
Seven Things to Check Before You Pay
| Check | Short answer | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | Body Form® Education Pty Ltd, ACN 695 395 478, founded by Kira-Leigh Rule, an Australian Physiotherapist. | Read more |
| Who recognises the training | Accreditation and verification by independent bodies, each of which you can check on its own website. | Read more |
| How assessment works | Assessment criteria and rubrics, three attempts at each assessment, written feedback, marked by a Master Trainer within about two weeks. | Read more |
| What you are told before you pay | Published prices including GST, payment plan totals, what is included and what is not, and the refund wording. | Read more |
| What the certificate says | The same certificate for Hybrid and Fully Online students. | Read more |
| What is not promised | No guarantees of employment, income, visa, insurance or registration. | Read more |
| How to raise a concern | Email contact@bodyform.com.au. | Read more |
Who runs it
Who Runs Body Form® Education
Body Form® Education is a Physiotherapy-led provider of Pilates teacher training. Physiotherapy-led means designed and directed by a Physiotherapist.
The founder
Kira-Leigh Rule, Physiotherapist and Founder, is an Australian Physiotherapist. Read her story on Meet Our Founder and the Master Trainers page.
The contact
Email contact@bodyform.com.au or use the contact page.
Recognition
Who Recognises the Training
Body Form® Education teacher training is ITTAP accredited through the Pilates Method Alliance, mapped with AUSactive in Australia, and audited and verified by Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand.
That recognition is international, because ITTAP and the Pilates Method Alliance are international bodies. It applies whether you complete Mat, Reformer or the Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates qualification.
| Body | What it is | Check it yourself |
|---|---|---|
| ITTAP | Teacher-training program accreditation. Your program is assessed against standards for curriculum, hours, practical experience, assessment and trainer requirements. ITTAP accredits programs, not individual teachers. | Through the Pilates Method Alliance. |
| Pilates Method Alliance | An international professional organisation within the Pilates industry. Body Form® Education's ITTAP accreditation is held through it. | pilatesmethodalliance.org |
| AUSactive | Body Form® Education qualifications are mapped with AUSactive in Australia. Body Form® Education is also a registered AUSactive CPD provider. | ausactive.org.au. Check its directory for current listings. |
| Pilates Aotearoa | Body Form® Education qualifications are audited and verified by Pilates Aotearoa in New Zealand. Verification means your qualification has been reviewed against its professional education standards. Graduates of a verified certification are eligible to apply for professional instructor registration in New Zealand, and it provides 20 CPD points. | pilatesaotearoa.org.nz |
What this means
- Accreditation means a course has been formally assessed against the standards of a professional organisation. Recognition means a qualification is accepted by a professional body, employer or industry organisation. They are not the same thing.
What it does not mean
- Body Form® Education provides professional Pilates teacher training rather than an Australian government issued vocational Diploma.
- The Barre qualification has no formal external recognition. CPD certifications are continuing education for qualified instructors.
- Recognition does not replace the requirements of your employer, insurer or association.
The full statement is on the accreditation page.
Assessment
How Assessment Is Fair
Assessment tests the work you are training to do. You write a class plan and teach a class, and you receive written feedback.
Criteria and rubrics
Assessments are marked against assessment criteria and marking rubrics. They cover programming, exercise selection, cueing, teaching technique, modifications, class structure and your ability to apply what you have learned.
Three attempts
You get three attempts at each assessment. If an assessment needs more work, you are told what to improve.
Feedback and marking time
A Master Trainer marks each assessment within about two weeks of submission, for Hybrid and Fully Online students, and it comes back with written feedback.
| For each discipline | What you complete |
|---|---|
| Written | 2 written programming assessments, each a 45 to 50 minute class plan. |
| Practical | 2 practical teaching assessments, each a filmed 45 to 50 minute class. |
| Apprentice hours | 70 hours: 10 observation, 30 self-practice and 30 practice teaching. |
| Final Theory Examination | One online examination. |
Enrolment does not guarantee graduation: you graduate when every requirement is passed. The full detail, including filming rules, is on Assessments and Apprentice Hours. The course hours page shows how the hours are made up.
Before you pay
What You Are Told Before You Pay
Fully Online prices are in Australian dollars. AUD prices include GST for Australian buyers. There is no GST outside Australia. In person (Hybrid) prices are set by location. Every price and every payment plan total is on the pricing page.
| Fully Online course | Pay in full | 12 weekly payments | 6 monthly payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat (250+ hours) | AUD $2,350 | AUD $225.21 a week, total AUD $2,702.52 | AUD $489.58 a month, total AUD $2,937.48 |
| Reformer (250+ hours) | AUD $2,350 | AUD $225.21 a week, total AUD $2,702.52 | AUD $489.58 a month, total AUD $2,937.48 |
| Mat + Reformer Double (365+ hours) | AUD $3,950 | AUD $378.54 a week, total AUD $4,542.48 | AUD $822.92 a month, total AUD $4,937.52 |
| Full Comprehensive Clinical Pilates (450+ hours) | AUD $5,950 | AUD $570.21 a week, total AUD $6,842.52 | AUD $1,239.58 a month, total AUD $7,437.48 |
Payment plans include a financing charge, so paying in full costs less than either plan. You cannot pay part upfront and finance the rest, and plans cannot be paused. Mat + Reformer Double: save AUD $750 compared with buying Mat and Reformer separately.
What the price includes
- Online learning and quizzes, for 8 months from enrolment
- Practical education (Hybrid) or guided online practical learning
- Digital manuals and Exercise Libraries
- Standard assessment marking and feedback
- The Final Theory Examination
- Your certification after successful completion
What is not included
- Printing manuals (optional)
- Travel and accommodation
- Studio or equipment hire for practice and assessments
- First Aid and professional insurance
- Late fees, extensions or portal reinstatement
- Private make-up training or additional coaching
Refunds and transfers. Unless required by law, course fees are non-refundable because online content is provided immediately and Hybrid intakes have limited capacity. Enrolments cannot be transferred to another person, intake or location.
Read the refund wording on the pricing page and the education terms and conditions before you enrol. If a payment fails, course access is revoked until it is processed, and the certificate is released once a payment plan is paid in full.
Certificate
What the Certificate Says
The certificate
- You graduate with a certificate in your discipline.
- It is the same certificate whether you study Hybrid or Fully Online. It does not show the pathway.
- It is released once every requirement is passed and the course is paid in full.
- Both pathways complete the same 17 modules and assessments. See Hybrid vs Fully Online.
Already qualified?
- Recognition of Prior Learning may take up to 40% off in person (Hybrid) fees and up to 25% off Fully Online fees.
- It is discipline specific, and Body Form® Education confirms the outcome in writing before you enrol.
- Email contact@bodyform.com.au with your final certificate and professional qualifications.
Clear scope
What Is Not Promised
Body Form® Education does not guarantee any of the following.
No guarantees of
- Employment. Host studios may recruit or recommend graduates, but Body Form® Education does not guarantee employment.
- Income.
- A visa.
- Insurance cover.
- Professional registration.
Who decides
- Employers, insurers and associations each have their own requirements, so confirm them before you enrol.
- Body Form education supports safe teaching and adaptation. It does not qualify graduates to diagnose, treat or provide clinical care.
- Enrolment does not guarantee graduation.
Real reviews
What Graduates Say
Body Form® Education holds 242+ five-star Google reviews. Video testimonials from graduates are on the reviews page, shared with their consent. Here are two written reviews, word for word.
“I couldn't recommend Body Form Pilates Education highly enough, Kira-Leigh is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and encouraging throughout the course!”
“I have completed the Body Form Reformer Course. I was skeptical about doing an online course as I'm located in South Africa, but it has been such a beautiful experience. Fantastic support, and the coursework is laid out so professionally whilst offering amazing ways to self-study. Would recommend to everyone. 10/10.”
Contact
How to Contact Us
Email contact@bodyform.com.au or use the contact page. You can ask any question in writing before you pay. To raise a concern, email the same address.
Questions
Is Body Form® Education legitimate?
Body Form® Education is operated by Body Form® Education Pty Ltd (ACN 695 395 478) and founded by Australian Physiotherapist Kira-Leigh Rule. It is accredited and verified by independent bodies, every price is published and the refund wording is set out in full before you pay. You can check each recognition body on its own website.
Who accredits Body Form® Education?
The Accreditation page sets out who accredits and verifies the training and how to check each body yourself. ITTAP accredits programs, not individual teachers.
Is this an Australian government issued Diploma?
No. Body Form® Education provides professional Pilates teacher training rather than an Australian government issued vocational Diploma. The training is internationally recognised through ITTAP accreditation, and employers and insurers set their own requirements, so check with them where you plan to teach.
What if I do not pass an assessment first time?
You get three attempts at each assessment. Each assessment comes with written feedback, so you know what to improve. Enrolment does not guarantee graduation.
Can I get a refund?
Unless required by law, course fees are non-refundable. Enrolments cannot be transferred to another person, intake or location. The full refund and transfer wording is on the Pricing page and in the education terms and conditions, so read it before you pay.
Do you guarantee a job, income, a visa, insurance or registration?
No. Body Form® Education does not guarantee employment, income, visas, insurance cover or professional registration. Employers, insurers and associations each set their own requirements, so confirm them where you plan to teach.
Is the certificate different for Fully Online students?
No. Hybrid and Fully Online students receive the same certificate, and it does not show which pathway you studied. It is released once every requirement is passed and the course is paid in full.
How do I raise a concern or ask a question before I enrol?
Email contact@bodyform.com.au. You can ask for any answer in writing before you pay.
