about the CPL and IR conversion in UK:
5 hours is the minimum for the CPL conversion . the average is 15 hours.I have seen guys passing the cpl with between14-20 hours.
5-10 hours is the minimum for the IR conversion. Average is 25-40 hours (sim and plane).I have seen guys passing the IR with 27 or 40h.
I give you a good advice, multiply by 2 or 3 the cost the school give you. Do not believe schools when they tell you that you need 5 hours. in 5 hours, you can not cover the requirement for the JAR license.
the JAA system is once again a big lie.
it has costed me 4000 pounds for the CPL (convesion), and 9000-10000 pounds for the IR, ad 1500 pounds for the exams. and count 2-3 months for Bed and breakfast