I understand the suspicion since acquiring PPL first is the traditional route.
Let me explain, I was initially part of an integrate school but due to "circumstances"; I have left them to pursue the training modularly. However, during my time with the school; I already completed my ATPL examinations first hence why even when I leave, I get to keep them with me. For Integrated schools, PPL / practical training is incorporated within the course so it lets people bypass the traditional route which is acquiring PPL first. Its basically a loophole so to speak.
This is also the reason why I created this post so I can ask and make sure I don't do anything that could make things more "difficult" for me or hinder my chances at the end.