Its no secret that Jerez has seen instructors made redundant this year.
No idea which FTO's might be in financial trouble but history does tell us that in every recession some FTO's do go bust and students often lose as a result.
There is no need to pay thousands in advance. If a school insists tell them you will pay as you go or go elsewhere. You're a customer, not a student. Wear the trousers.
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