BB - not trying to start an argument here - just want an educated view on FTO's.
You may notice that the UK is the only JAA state that approves FTOs outside the JAA.
The Dutch have KLM training, the Belgians have Sabena training and the Germans have LuftHansa training in the United States - are these done differently (somehow)?
At least the Sabena school is JAA qualified - the certificates are on the office wall.