Foreign Schools
Hi Stu,
there is one way of protecting yourself, utilise Australian FTO's as those who are "CRICOS" accredited must have TAS Insurance which Tuition Assurance which helps protect your fees. Another strong point for Australian schools is under the nationbal code if the school cannot deliver the or finish the delivery of the course they must offer a full refund or if after a 6 month period you are unhappy with the school and wish to change they have a fee and refund policy enforced upon them strictly.
Stu the schools you are looking for are heavily governed by the Australian Aviation and Educational Industry which means it offers students a safer way to study. If i can be of any help please do not hesitate to contact me via email as i am involved in the educational side of Aviation training
regards
Nolic42