Hi Tosh,
Ok, Groundschool took 8 months in total, that included a short break over Christmas. I passed all exams at the first attempt (I was lucky!!) and literally flew out to the States the following day after results were published and took 4 weeks in obtaining my CPL. 1 week off and onto the IR whick took 2 months = grand total 1 year 1 month and if I hadnt had a delay over xmas and had the week off could have been finished in a year I think so it it possible if you pull your finger out and are lucky enough not to encounter any delays.
Sally,
Yes, I agree most schools are very happy to publish groundschool results, and indeed it is a lot harder to get facts/figures with regard to flying pass rates. I know Oxfords figures to be low (exact figures not known) but its been put at around 60-70% for the IR and I have heard (rumour rumour rumour!) that Bristols is at about 80-90%.
Like anything..... You pay your money you take your choice!
Dr.E