Bottom line, if they is any chance you are going to try for a FAA ATP before August 2016, pass the written this July. You have 24 months from passing the written to completing the training and passing the checkride.
Thanks, 'Marker inbound' I've already completed written just getting last of the hours together before doing checkout.
I originally thought the extra course was needed before taking check out,though from your post it looks like a requirement before written.I have till November till written expires so will see what the Type rating school says when I'm ready.