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AECC Global Nepal vs IDP Education 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
IDP Education Nepal
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Nepal scores higher

IDP Education 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
IDP Education Nepal
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
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Overall rating
IDP Education Nepal
5.0/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
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Value for money
IDP Education Nepal
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 3.8/5
Better value
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Response speed
IDP Education Nepal
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
Faster
🏛️
Most experienced
IDP Education Nepal
57 years in the market (est. 1969)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

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

At a glance

AECC Global NepalIDP Education Nepal
Overall rating4.0/55.0/5
Reviews51
LocationKathmandu, NepalKathmandu, Nepal
Founded20081969
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
IDP Education Nepal
✓ What students love
  • ✓Co-owner of IELTS — authorised test registration and preparation guidance available directly through IDP
  • ✓650+ university partners across Australia, UK, Canada, USA, and New Zealand — one of the widest selections available through any single agency
  • ✓Student placement services are provided at no cost to the student
  • ✓Global network of 1,600+ offices provides continuity of support from Nepal through to arrival at the destination
  • ✓Counsellors carry destination-specific expertise; many hold first-hand international study experience
  • ✓Pre-departure and post-arrival support included — service extends well beyond application submission
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High student caseloads at busy branches can limit the depth of individualised advice
  • ✗University recommendations are restricted to IDP partner institutions — non-partner universities will not typically be suggested
  • ✗IELTS is a core IDP revenue stream — students should independently assess whether PTE or TOEFL may better suit their target institutions
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★

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

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

“I had done a lot of research before approaching IDP Education Nepal, so I came with specific questions. The counsellor was able to answer most of them without needing to check back…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Nepal

Study destinations

AECC Global Nepal — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaNew ZealandIreland
IDP Education Nepal — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomUSACanadaNew ZealandIreland
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 IDP Education Nepal if…
IDP Education Nepal

Students in Nepal planning to study in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland who want free, structured guidance from a globally-recognised agency with direct university partnerships and integrated IELTS access

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