Whether it's Highpower, Pan Am or any other ICAO Level D simulator. The syllabus is still the same. These company's will quote the bare minimum price i.e 9k or 13k to draw a candidate in. Believe me, a lot do need extra sim sessions especially the guys with only 200hrs. As mentioned, same syllabus with a FAA Check Airman to either fail you or pass you.
Does'nt matter where you go
It's all about you the individual to study hard and perform on cue.
Remember....It's only a license to learn. When you return to your company you will have line training and you will be moulded.
Have fun