I agree with the comments about Spain - their IRs are regarded in pretty much the same light.
I know of quite a few people who did FI(R) at a UK JAA FTO on the East Coast of Florida, and all of them got jobs almost straight away after their necessary evaluation flight/interview with their prospective employer.
They all said they got a good course and are all now employed, ranging from small local flying clubs to the large FTOs.