I think Seabreeze's post is way off here.
Having studied Maths and Physics to GCSE level only, I got my head in the books whenever I could and came out with 92% average across all of the subjects.
I think you will be wasting your money booking onto an intensive course. As long as you manage your time properly and can set aside proper study periods, you will be fine. It doesn't matter when - after breakfast, during a lunch break or before bed, just set aside some time.
Use as many revision tools as you can. AFE's textbooks are first-class. I had a great app recommended to me, EASA PPL Exams in the app store (also on Android). It was VERY useful. Quite expensive, but it was much cheaper than the courses you mentioned.
As for 'last-year high school or university background', I think that is a stigma of the wider aviation industry. You DO NOT need a higher education background in maths, physics or technology. You DO however need a high degree of motivation, and the ability to apply yourself.
Live by the latter, and you'll go far...
Last edited by ja349; 15th September 2017 at 13:21.