Exam Validity Period and Extension Policy
SUMMARY
This article explains how long students have to sit their Polestar qualification exam after completing their course, and what is required if that deadline is missed. It applies to all students enrolled in Polestar certification programs through Polestar Pilates Asia.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO SIT MY EXAM?
Re-take Exams
If you did not pass your first exam attempt:
- Your retake must be taken within 6 months of the first sitting.
- After 6 months, you may be required to retake course modules (at 50% discount) before resitting.
- A third attempt may require module retakes prior to sitting.
EXTENSION POLICY — DELAY BEYOND THE 1-YEAR VALIDITY PERIOD
If your exam sit date will exceed 1 year from your final course module, the following requirements apply based on how long past the deadline you are.
ℹ️ Curriculum change note: The policy below applies only where the curriculum and exam have not changed during the delayed period. If the curriculum or exam has been updated, a full course retake is required regardless of the delay period.
0–6 months past the 1-year deadline
No module resit or additional mentoring required.
- Submit a formal application to PPA for our records
- Provide compelling supporting evidence (e.g. medical documentation, employer letter, relocation evidence)
6–12 months past the 1-year deadline
Mentoring sessions required (no module resit).
- 1 mentoring session (2 hrs) per overdue month, capped at 10 sessions / 20 hrs total
- Written readiness confirmation from your mentor, submitted at least 1 month prior to exam
13–24 months past the 1-year deadline
One module retake plus extended mentoring required.
- 1 Non-Gateway module retake
- 15 mentoring sessions (30 hrs total)
- Educator may require additional hours based on assessed readiness
- Written readiness confirmation from your mentor, submitted at least 1 month prior to exam
24–36 months past the 1-year deadline
Two pathways available — students may choose either:
Path A
- 2 Non-Gateway module retakes
- 20 mentoring sessions (40 hrs total)
- Written readiness confirmation from your mentor, submitted at least 1 month prior to exam
Path B
- Full course retake at 50% resit discount
💡 PPA recommends Path B for delays beyond 30 months, given the competency risk associated with extended time away from training.
36+ months past the 1-year deadline
Full course retake required (Non-Gateway modules) at 50% resit discount. No exceptions.
NOT SURE WHERE YOU STAND?
Contact your Course Host or Regional Director to confirm your exam eligibility and discuss your options before making any bookings.
How long do I have to take my exam?
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