There's a fundamental difference in concept between integrated type courses & the modular method. They are both intended to end up with pilots who meet at least the minimum standard for the licence however one allows pretty much any flying experience to count towards the licence and the other only credits specific training time.
In effect the integrated is considered to be more efficient at getting the student to the required standard. This is recognised by the reduced number of hours needed to qualify due to the focused training regime. This is NOT the same as saying that it will be cheaper! There is a whole infrastructure required to support this dedicated training system that must be paid for.
Bear in mind that it's the *whole* of any given course that is assessed as providing the learning environment to achieve the required standard. That's why the experience accepted from 'drop ins' from elsewhere is limited.
On the other hand, the modular system recognises that an entire training course from start to end is not the only way to end up as a competent newly qualified commercial pilot. However, because the mix of experience gained via modular is not necessarily entirely relevent to the CPL requirements, there is a larger number of hours specified to increase the pilot's exposure to skill improving situations.
Modular often works out cheaper in the long run since the student can mix & match to take advantage of cheaper rates at different establishments, even though there is additional flight time needed.
Last edited by Tinstaafl; 16th Sep 2016 at 04:50.