Yes, that is most definitely true white tail and self sponsored are more like 3rd class citizens as they know they have you by the balls!
English is the language of aviation, if you are going to train and do your CPLMEIR you would do it in the Nordics, Germany, Holland where English is particularly good, a few reports that Poland instructors English is poor but a few phone calls and a visit there should be part of your due diligence.