You would have to speak to the course providers themselves as to how they will assess your training requirements if you fall into an exempted category.
Certainly some of the ATPL distance learning courses can be done from outside the country, however others do require attendance periodically.
Bristol have a computerised notes and testing system, which can be faxed or submitted electronically for marking.
The only attendance is in the 2 weeks immediately preceeding the exams, which can be waived if you fall into the "determined by the Head of Training" exemption.