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Abroad Study Philippines vs Smarter International

2026 comparison · Philippines

Abroad Study Philippines
📍 Cebu, Philippines
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 20135 destinationsFree for students
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VS
Smarter International
📍 Manila, Philippines
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
6 destinationsFree for students
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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
Smarter International
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Abroad Study Philippines
Smarter International
Overall Rating
5.05.0
Abroad
Smarter
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 PhilippinesSmarter International
Overall rating5.0/55.0/5
Reviews11
LocationCebu, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded2013—
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries6 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
Smarter International
✓ What students love
  • ✓Positions itself around transparency and informed decision-making — a student-friendly ethos
  • ✓Active website presence at smarterstudyabroad.com
  • ✓Covers key Filipino student destinations including Australia, Canada, and the UK
  • ✓Local Metro Manila presence for in-person consultation
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Limited independently verifiable track record data or student reviews available in public directories
  • ✗Smaller scale than AECC, IDP, or Asia Pacific Group — fewer institutional partnerships
  • ✗Credential verification should be completed before engaging paid services
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
★★★★★

“Top service, helped me get visa very easily to Canada.”

— Verified student · Smarter International

Study destinations

Abroad Study Philippines — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAJapan
Smarter International — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
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 Smarter International if…
Smarter International

Filipino students in Metro Manila seeking a consultancy that emphasises well-informed, transparent decision-making over hard sales tactics.

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