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Abroad Study Philippines vs IDP Education Cebu

2026 comparison · Philippines

★ Higher rated
Abroad Study Philippines
📍 Cebu, Philippines
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 20135 destinationsFree for students
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IDP Education Cebu
📍 Cebu, Philippines
No reviews yet
Est. 20004 destinationsFree (no agency fee)
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Our verdict
Abroad Study Philippines scores higher

Abroad Study Philippines leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

🌍
Multiple countries
Abroad Study Philippines
5 study destinations vs 4
Broader reach
🏛️
Most experienced
IDP Education Cebu
26 years in the market (est. 2000)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Abroad Study Philippines
IDP Education Cebu
Overall Rating
5.0
Abroad
Communication
5.0
Abroad
Transparency
5.0
Abroad
Speed
5.0
Abroad
Professionalism
5.0
Abroad
Visa Guidance
5.0
Abroad
Value for Money
5.0
Abroad

At a glance

Abroad Study PhilippinesIDP Education Cebu
Overall rating5.0/5—
Reviews10
LocationCebu, PhilippinesCebu, Philippines
Founded20132000
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree (no agency fee)
Destinations5 countries4 countries

Pros & cons

Abroad Study Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓Multiple destination coverage
  • ✓Free initial consultation
  • ✓Guidance through the full application and visa process
  • ✓Philippines-based with understanding of local student needs
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Less specialised than destination-specific agencies
  • ✗Limited online presence — contact directly for full service details
IDP Education Cebu
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official IELTS test centre — one of the few authorised venues in the Visayas
  • ✓Part of the global IDP network with 800+ partner universities
  • ✓Free counselling with no obligation
  • ✓Direct relationships with Australian universities as IDP is part-owned by Australian institutions
  • ✓Covers Australia, UK, Canada, USA, New Zealand, and Ireland
  • ✓Consistent service standards enforced by global IDP compliance requirements
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗IELTS test slots book out early — register well in advance
  • ✗Primary focus on mainstream English-speaking destinations; less suited for Europe or Asia
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“I wasn't sure which country to target and Abroad Study Philippines helped me weigh up New Zealand against a couple of other options based on my budget and career goals. The compari…”

— Verified student · Abroad Study Philippines

Study destinations

Abroad Study Philippines — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAJapan
IDP Education Cebu — 4 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSA
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Abroad Study Philippines if…
Abroad Study Philippines

Filipino students seeking general study abroad guidance across multiple destination options

Choose IDP Education Cebu if…
IDP Education Cebu

Students who need IELTS testing alongside study abroad counselling in one location

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