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AECC Global Nepal vs Edwise Foundation Nepal

2026 comparison · Nepal

AECC Global Nepal
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
5 reviews
Est. 20085 destinationsFree for students
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★ Higher rated
Edwise Foundation Nepal
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 19916 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Edwise Foundation Nepal scores higher

Edwise Foundation Nepal leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 4.0/5 — a 1.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
Edwise Foundation Nepal
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
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Overall rating
Edwise Foundation Nepal
5.0/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
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Value for money
Edwise Foundation Nepal
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 3.8/5
Better value
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Response speed
Edwise Foundation Nepal
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
Faster
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Most experienced
Edwise Foundation Nepal
35 years in the market (est. 1991)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

AECC Global Nepal
Edwise Foundation Nepal
Overall Rating
4.05.0
AECC
Edwise
Communication
3.85.0
AECC
Edwise
Transparency
4.05.0
AECC
Edwise
Speed
4.35.0
AECC
Edwise
Professionalism
3.85.0
AECC
Edwise
Visa Guidance
4.05.0
AECC
Edwise
Value for Money
3.85.0
AECC
Edwise

At a glance

AECC Global NepalEdwise Foundation Nepal
Overall rating4.0/55.0/5
Reviews51
LocationKathmandu, NepalKathmandu, Nepal
Founded20081991
Team size500+ staff across Nepal offices—
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

AECC Global Nepal
✓ What students love
  • ✓Free counselling and university applications — AECC is paid by partner institutions, not students
  • ✓4.8/5 across 1,700+ Google reviews — one of the highest-rated major consultancies in Nepal
  • ✓Authorised representative of 1,100+ universities including Russell Group (UK) and Group of Eight (Australia)
  • ✓Four branches across Nepal: Putalisadak, Baneshwor, Pokhara, and Chitwan
  • ✓In-house test prep for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and Duolingo
  • ✓Active scholarship support — counsellors help students secure 25-50% tuition reductions
  • ✓Post-arrival support including accommodation search and student health insurance
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High volume means counsellor availability can be stretched at peak season (Jan-Mar and Jul-Aug)
  • ✗Less depth for niche destinations like Germany or Japan compared to specialist boutique agencies
  • ✗Some students report needing to proactively follow up on their file after initial counselling
  • ✗Test preparation coaching is paid separately and not included in the free service
Edwise Foundation Nepal
✓ What students love
  • ✓AIRC certification is a US-specific credential requiring compliance with ethical recruitment standards set by American institutions — a meaningful quality signal for US-bound students that most Nepal agencies have not sought
  • ✓ICEF accreditation alongside AIRC provides dual verification of international student recruitment standards
  • ✓19 years of operation since 2005 reflects sustained viability and accumulated university partnerships across multiple US admissions cycles
  • ✓Primary US specialisation provides deeper institutional knowledge of F-1 visa requirements, I-20 processing, and American admissions timelines than generalist agencies
  • ✓Putalisadak location in Kathmandu's education hub provides accessible central positioning for students across the Kathmandu Valley
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗US-first positioning means students targeting Canada, UK, or Australia receive comparatively less specialist depth than using a dedicated destination agency for those markets
  • ✗Limited public reviews online make independent reputation assessment harder than for larger national consultancies
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★

“Happy to say that this consultancy got me visa to USA.”

— Verified student · AECC Global Nepal
★★★★★

“Edwise Foundation Nepal supported me through every stage of the application — from shortlisting universities to visa submission. The process took roughly four months in total, whic…”

— Verified student · Edwise Foundation Nepal

Study destinations

AECC Global Nepal — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaNew ZealandIreland
Edwise Foundation Nepal — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandGermany
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose AECC Global Nepal if…
AECC Global Nepal

Nepali students aiming for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA who want free, professional counselling backed by a globally recognised brand. Particularly strong for scholarship seekers and students applying to top-ranked universities. Also ideal for those needing IELTS or PTE coaching alongside their application.

Choose Edwise Foundation Nepal if…
Edwise Foundation Nepal

Nepali students targeting US universities or colleges, particularly those who want verified institutional credentials and an agency with deep experience in F-1 visa requirements and American admissions processes

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