be careful .... the IMC rating is due to be abolished by those (
)folks in Europe when EASA take control of European licensing --- every country voted against it bar the UK. So any privilages earnt from this rating may be removed later and thus ultimately be a waste of funds. The alternative ... a full IR will hit hard in the wallet.
An old route was to try the American schools .... do appropriate courses with them ( CPL and FI ) and once qualified they can offer a period where you could instruct with the school. Sorry this scheme was a little time ago and I hope this info is still current... possibly now only when training for the full ATPL - but worth an e-mail to check surely. Ok this gives a FAA rating but this can be converted later to JAA and you will have some experience to offer.
Just an idea!!!!.
Steve