AECC Global Thailand vs IDP Education Thailand

2026 comparison · Thailand

★ Higher rated

AECC Global Thailand

📍 Bangkok, Thailand

4.6

★★★★★

0 reviews

IDP Education Thailand

📍 Bangkok, Thailand

4.4

★★★★☆

0 reviews

Our verdict

AECC Global Thailand scores higher

AECC Global Thailand leads with a 4.6/5 rating vs 4.4/5 — a 0.2-point difference based on verified student reviews.

At a glance

AECC Global Thailand

✓ What students love

✓Part of the international AECC Global network — large partner university database
✓Strong scholarship research and essay support
✓Experienced with IELTS preparation coordination alongside university applications
✓Deep expertise in Australian and New Zealand student visa processes
✓Wide programme coverage across undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational training
✓Central Bangkok location convenient for most applicants

✗ Drawbacks

✗Office can be busy during peak seasons — book appointments well in advance
✗SOP writing can feel templated for some students; push for more personalisation
✗Primarily partner-university focused; fewer recommendations outside their network

IDP Education Thailand

✓ What students love

✓Official IELTS test centre in Bangkok — paper and computer options available
✓Deep expertise in how Thai academic credentials are evaluated by overseas institutions
✓Strong Australian placement record for Thai applicants
✓UCAS guidance for Thai undergraduate applicants to UK
✓Free admissions service for 600+ partner universities

✗ Drawbacks

✗High demand in Bangkok means initial appointment booking can take 1–2 weeks
✗One main Bangkok office — less accessible for students in Chiang Mai or the south
✗USA applications not as strongly supported as Australia and UK

AECC Global Thailand

AustraliaUKCanadaUSANew Zealand

IDP Education Thailand

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AECC Global Thailand

Thai students targeting Australia or New Zealand, especially those seeking scholarships

IDP Education Thailand

Australia

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