were we shopt down:
I also thought that having oxford on the CV made a difference. However, a few months of hearing other peoples comments made be believe that this might not be that accurate.
Anyway, finding places cheaper then oxford is not dificult at all. May be the dificulty is finding more expensive places. I am training at the moment with Stapleford at PPL level and so far no alarm bells suggested that I shouldn“t continue my professional training with them (modular route). I've been to their seminar and was told that if you can find a cheaper training provider within the UK they will beat the price. Have a look at their website for more info. The ATPL theory is provided by an university which does not charge VAT (thus £1950 only). This is the cheapest ATPL theory course I know of and you can do it full time or through distance learning.
I may consider doing the MCC course at oxford to lay down my hands on their new simulator. May be this is an advantage!(?) Is it??
Hope this helps