Hi, just one comment on Englishal's ideas of JAA schools in the US. I attended the course (and passed) at EFT in March 2010.
Courses, instructors and examiner were all from the UK, 100% so. I had quite a positive experience at EFT, and thus recommend it. (
review)
Every choice has pros and cons. One of the good points to attend an overseas school is that you can really focus on the course.