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AIMS Education vs IDP Education Ghana

2026 comparison · Ghana

AIMS Education
📍 Accra, Ghana
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5 destinationsFree for students
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★ Higher rated
IDP Education Ghana
📍 Accra, Ghana
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19636 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Ghana scores higher

IDP Education Ghana leads with a 4.3/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.3-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Ghana
6 study destinations vs 5
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

AIMS Education
IDP Education Ghana
Overall Rating
4.3
IDP
Communication
4.3
IDP
Transparency
4.5
IDP
Speed
4.5
IDP
Professionalism
4.7
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.5
IDP
Value for Money
4.3
IDP

At a glance

AIMS EducationIDP Education Ghana
Overall rating—4.3/5
Reviews06
LocationAccra, GhanaAccra, Ghana
Founded—1963
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

AIMS Education
✓ What students love
  • ✓British Council certified + ICEF accredited + UCAS registered — triple-credential status is rare in Accra
  • ✓100+ partner universities across UK, US, Canada, Australia, and mainland Europe
  • ✓Broadest destination range of any agency in Accra, including European alternatives
  • ✓Includes test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT) and SOP/LOR writing in service suite
  • ✓UK-headquartered with global support structure behind the Accra branch
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Self-reported 98% satisfaction rate lacks independent verification at Accra branch level
  • ✗European destination experience may be thinner than UK/Canada volume specialists
  • ✗Smaller global footprint (8 offices) versus SI-UK (78 offices) or IDP (1,600+ offices)
  • ✗AIMS is less well-known in Ghana than SI-UK, AHZ, or IDP
IDP Education Ghana
✓ What students love
  • ✓Global leader in international student placement — 50+ years, ICEF accredited
  • ✓800+ university partnerships across Australia, UK, Canada, USA, Ireland, and New Zealand
  • ✓Co-owner of IELTS — the most widely recognised English proficiency test globally
  • ✓Free counselling, application, and visa guidance
  • ✓National Ghana presence — regular Kumasi events and outreach for Ashanti Region students
  • ✓Official Australian government partner agency
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Accra HQ — Kumasi students may prefer the dedicated IDP Kumasi office for day-to-day consultations
  • ✗No coverage for non-English-speaking destinations like Germany, France, or Japan
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP Accra is excellent. The counsellor I worked with had studied at University of Edinburgh herself and gave me firsthand practical advice that went far beyond application guidance…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Ghana

Study destinations

AIMS Education — 5 destinations
United KingdomCanadaUSAAustraliaEurope
IDP Education Ghana — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose AIMS Education if…
AIMS Education

Ghanaian students who want multi-destination flexibility — particularly those considering Europe alongside UK, Canada, or Australia — and want a fully-serviced, credentialled agency

Choose IDP Education Ghana if…
IDP Education Ghana

Students across Ghana seeking the most globally trusted and accredited free study abroad service, particularly for Australia, UK, and Canada applications.

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