Why does the average Question-asker look first to the US?
I tell you - get your heads into South Africa,
New Zealand and Australia as alternatives.
Do some of your own research. Resist the grand American advertising.
Look around.
And good luck,
Laurie
And (I apologise)
I forgot to mention - fo your research here on pprune first. Whether to do a CPL or Ir in the UK will be important decisions for you.
There are plenty of viewpoints on the above. I suggest you search them out and read them.
Note the recent change in conversion of foreign ICAO IR's but reference that alongside tips from current and senior aircrew that an IR taken in Britain would be the best course.
That's all I'm saying for now!!!
Cheers,
Laurie