What do you know of this school?

Hi
I found out about the Sae Institute which has campuses in various nations in various continents (though my emphasis is London). Does anybody know about this school and please can I have advice to know if it's the kind of school that I can start my 3D animation career? (I have no traditional art background).
Also does anyone think that Touchvision / Learn Academy in South Africa is a good school to go learn 3D animation? From what I know they are a Training centre for Discreet (3DsMax) and they do a diploma course and teach 3DsMax the first year and maya the second year. What do you think? Your advices and wisdom on this subject will be greatly appreciated.