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AECC Global Cebu vs IDP Education Cebu

2026 comparison · Philippines

AECC Global Cebu
📍 Cebu, Philippines
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Est. 20084 destinationsFree for students
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IDP Education Cebu
📍 Cebu, Philippines
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Est. 20004 destinationsFree (no agency fee)
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IDP Education Cebu
26 years in the market (est. 2000)
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At a glance

AECC Global CebuIDP Education Cebu
Overall rating——
Reviews00
LocationCebu, PhilippinesCebu, Philippines
Founded20082000
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree (no agency fee)
Destinations4 countries4 countries

Pros & cons

AECC Global Cebu
✓ What students love
  • ✓ICEF accredited — meets international education counsellor standards
  • ✓8 Philippines offices with consistent service quality across branches
  • ✓60,000+ successful student placements globally
  • ✓Free counselling with access to 1,000+ partner universities
  • ✓Strong Australia network — one of the top-ranked AECC offices for Australian institutions
  • ✓Covers diverse destinations: AU, UK, Canada, USA, NZ, Ireland, Germany, Singapore
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Premium brand means demand can be high; book appointments in advance
  • ✗Less specialised for niche destinations outside core markets
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

Study destinations

AECC Global Cebu — 4 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomUSA
IDP Education Cebu — 4 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSA
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose AECC Global Cebu if…
AECC Global Cebu

Filipino students seeking placements in Australia, UK, or Canada with the backing of a globally accredited agency

Choose IDP Education Cebu if…
IDP Education Cebu

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

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