The ATPL exams are no harder than an A-Level in difficulty, however learning the syllabus in under a year is a challenge. I suggest you don't even contemplate the idea of becoming a pilot until you have 3 good A-levels under your belt. Then, you may have the qualifications to get yourself on a sponsored pilot training scheme. To go the other route (ie.self sponsored), will take a lot more of your dosh and a lot longer. Unless of course you have rich parents.,......