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AIMS Education vs IDP Education Nepal

2026 comparison · Nepal

AIMS Education
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
4.5
/5
★★★★★
2 reviews
Est. 20056 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 4.5/5 — a 0.5-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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IDP Education Nepal
5.0/5 vs 4.5/5 from verified reviews
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IDP Education Nepal
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 4.5/5
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IDP Education Nepal
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
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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

AIMS Education
IDP Education Nepal
Overall Rating
4.55.0
AIMS
IDP
Communication
4.55.0
AIMS
IDP
Transparency
4.55.0
AIMS
IDP
Speed
4.55.0
AIMS
IDP
Professionalism
4.05.0
AIMS
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.55.0
AIMS
IDP
Value for Money
4.55.0
AIMS
IDP

At a glance

AIMS EducationIDP Education Nepal
Overall rating4.5/55.0/5
Reviews21
LocationKathmandu, NepalKathmandu, Nepal
Founded20051969
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

AIMS Education
✓ What students love
  • ✓20-year operating history provides counsellor experience across multiple visa policy cycles
  • ✓Coverage of Japan and South Korea gives students options beyond the saturated Australia-Canada corridor
  • ✓Combined test preparation and admissions support reduces coordination complexity
  • ✓Large partner university network of 100+ institutions across six countries
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗As a mid-sized agency, it may have less negotiating leverage with universities than the largest national chains
  • ✗Success rates and placement outcomes are not published
  • ✗Staff turnover in Kathmandu's competitive consultancy market can affect counsellor continuity
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

★★★★★

“I found AIMS Education through an online search and decided to try them after reading reviews. The counsellor was straightforward and gave me a realistic picture of what to expect.…”

— Verified student · AIMS Education
★★★★★

“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

AIMS Education — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAJapanSouth Korea
IDP Education Nepal — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomUSACanadaNew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose AIMS Education if…
AIMS Education

Nepali students in Kathmandu seeking placements across multiple destinations including Japan and South Korea, or those who want combined test preparation and admissions support under one roof

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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