Mentorship at the Heart of Teacher Training.
At Altum Academy, mentorship is what transforms students into teachers. Through close, personal guidance with our faculty and ongoing access to our Programme Director, you’ll grow in skill, confidence, and clarity far beyond the syllabus.
Our Mentorship PromiseWe are committed to guiding you every step of the way - from deepening your own practice, to developing teaching confidence, to preparing you for a sustainable career as a Classical Pilates teacher.
Why Mentorship Matters The Difference Between Passing and Thriving.
Most teacher training programmes look similar on paper. What sets Altum Academy apart is not only our curriculum, but how we teach it.
Mentorship is woven into every stage of your journey, ensuring that you:
Learn in a vibrant environment — small cohorts, inspiring peers, and a studio culture that encourages curiosity.
Receive personal attention — every trainee is known, guided, and mentored closely.
Build lasting confidence — mentorship ensures you don’t just memorise exercises, you embody the Method.
Every trainee is guided step by step through coursework, mentorship, and apprenticeship, ensuring you graduate as a confident, well-rounded Classical Pilates teacher.
Guided with Heart, Grounded in Standards
Our Mentorship Philosophy
Our Mentors believe mentorship is about more than technical training. It’s about shaping teachers who live the values of Classical Pilates and lead with integrity.
Our approach is rooted in:
Accountability — holding yourself to high standards in practice and teaching.
Legacy Building — preserving the integrity of Joseph Pilates’ original work.
Personal Mastery — discovering your own strengths, weaknesses, and values.
Safe Environment — a place where you can ask questions, challenge ideas, and grow.
Leadership — developing the capacity to inspire and guide others.
Because mentorship is where teachers are truly made.
Weekly Mentorship with a Global Leader.
Personalised and Direct Access
All enrolled trainees have access to weekly online mentorship with Ole Eugenio, Programme Director and founder of Smart Movement International.
Live every Friday at 12pm — the studio closes so every student can attend.
Interactive and personal — no recordings, no shortcuts; questions are answered in real time.
A rare opportunity — to learn directly from one of Asia’s most respected Classical Pilates educators.
This weekly touchpoint connects you to the wider global community of Classical Pilates and ensures your growth is continually supported.
Skills That Make You Employable Anywhere.
EmployabilityGraduates of Altum Academy stand out in the movement industry. Mentorship ensures you leave not only certified, but job-ready and respected.
You’ll graduate with:
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Reading bodies and springs, not just teaching rote movements.
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Communicating the true intent of each exercise.
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Embodying Joseph Pilates’ method at a deep level.
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From apparatus care to managing a freelance career.
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Clarity, resilience, and leadership you’ll carry into every role.
The Environment That Shapes You
Learning at Altum AcademyYour environment shapes how you learn and how you teach. At Altum Academy, we’ve curated a studio culture that blends:
Inspiring peers with diverse backgrounds.
A rigorous academic standard, rooted in Singapore’s educational excellence.
An uplifting atmosphere where trainees feel supported and challenged.
This is where theory becomes practice, and mentorship becomes transformation.
A Lifelong Impact.
The Promise of Mentorship
Mentorship is not about helping you “get through” a programme. For us, it’s about shaping teachers who are prepared to carry Classical Pilates forward with skill and heart.
From your first day to your final exam, you will never walk this path alone. With mentors who know you, challenge you, and believe in your potential, your journey will be rigorous, inspiring, and unforgettable.