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I have to agree with the comment, theres no such thing, but that depends on your perspective, a £1000 - 2000 more for a repectable school may just be a prudent saving in the end.
I am looking at doing my IR, have spent a lot of time gathering brochures, ringing them up and seeing what there services are like, on and off the phone.
I personally want someone to give me a hard time while training, to expect better than standard than the minimum, we all know they want your money, and have to say only 3 i have rung so far i would consider going too, and i have made appointments for a personal visit, and then i will make a decision.
After 2 years of finding the good and bad schools during my training, you tend to get a feel. This is a particular problem with going abroad, you dont get to see before you arrive.
But i do have to say i have only ever found one bad school. I think thats a good recommendation for the industry.
At the end of the day, remember, they want your money, a reputable school will keep you informed of your progress and at an early stage too if they think you will overrun, and never pay upfront, it costs them the same, not 000's less because you paid them lots upfront