Procedure for Taking the Test...

A. Application Fees
Currently, the application fee is $295. Payments can be made via Visa, MasterCard, money order, cashier’s check, or personal check. The fee must be paid in U.S. funds. Please make all checks payable to CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. The application fee is non-refundable.

All fees are subject to change. If such a change occurs before the reprinting of the candidate handbook, a notice of the change will be attached to the application. Be aware of the importance of any notices given.

B. Application Submission
Send your completed application, application fee, and supporting documentation to CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. CASTLE Worldwide receives and processes all applications. Applications can be downloaded from CASTLE’s own website at: www.castleworldwide.com or from the Forms and Downloads page of this website. An application will not be processed until it is complete. An application that is still missing pertinent information 90 days after it was originally received will be closed, and the application fee will be forfeited. In that circumstance, if you still wish to pursue the credential, you must update and resubmit all application materials with a new application fee.

Send all materials to the following address:
CASTLE Worldwide, Inc.
Attention: Pilates Certification Examination
P.O. Box 570
Morrisville, NC 27560

Telephone: 919.572.6880
Facsimile: 919.361.2426


C. Application Process
The application steps include:

1. Review the candidate handbook prior to completing the application. Follow the instructions given, and address any questions to CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. Failure to follow the instructions can lead to the denial of an application.

2. Review the eligibility requirements. To sit for the CPT examination, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have current CPR certification, and have the necessary education and/or experience (meeting one of the four eligibility options: 200 hours of teacher training; 6 months full-time employment as a Pilates teacher; 3rd party certification by ACE, BOC, or NSCA; or healthcare professional licensure). See Eligibility Requirements for further details. DO NOT submit an application before you have satisfied all eligibility requirements. You must provide documentation of your eligibility with your application.

3. Complete and mail the application and application fee. A completed application must be received at CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. before processing begins. Applications still incomplete after 90 days from the date of submission will be moved to a closed file and must be resubmitted along with the application fee.

4. Allow sufficient time for application review. You are encouraged to submit your application and supplemental materials as early as possible to allow for any unanticipated delays. CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. will confirm an applicant’s eligibility and will process the application within 10 business days. Major delays are often caused by incomplete applications.

5. Schedule a testing session. Upon approval of your application, CASTLE will notify you of your eligibility to sit for the examination and will provide you with a user name, password, and directions on how to schedule a testing session. You must register for testing within 90 days of receiving your eligibility notice. If you do not register for testing within 90 days, your username and password will expire and you will be charged a $50 fee to re-activate your eligibility.

6. Sit for the examination. Morning and afternoon testing sessions will be available. The examination consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. You will be given three (3) hours to complete the examination.

7. Wait for the examination results. Examination results will be mailed within six weeks of your testing session. Examination results will be released only in writing by mail. Examination results will not be given via telephone or fax.

D. Additional Application Information

Personal Information:
Please complete all sections of the application that pertain to personal information. This information is needed in order to facilitate communication with you. You should include maiden names if they are needed to confirm experience or training requirements. Provide complete information including all zip codes, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses in order to expedite processing. During the application and certification process, it is your responsibility to keep CASTLE Worldwide, Inc. informed of current addresses so that you will continue to receive all certification updates and renewal notices.

Original Signature and Verification of Information:
An original signature must be on the application. You are expected to provide truthful and complete information.