Another Ryanair Con!
Approved schools? Right ! The basis of becoming an " approved school" is the "licence fee" paid by the "school" to Ryanair.
It is exactly the same basis for recruitment of non-type rated pilots.
They can dress it any way they want, but ultimately they are keen to take money from those who can least afford it for the promise of a job.
Of course, they can argue ( and do) that it is optional, you don't have to apply........and of course , they are right. But , if you are going to apply, at least do so with your eyes open.
To quote Mr. O'Leary in a recent interview " The worst thing that could happen to Ryanair now is that we start to believe our own bull!!!!"