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British Council China Chengdu vs EF Education First Chengdu

2026 comparison · China

British Council China Chengdu
📍 Chengdu, China
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1 destinations
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EF Education First Chengdu
📍 Chengdu, China
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5 destinations
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British Council China ChengduEF Education First Chengdu
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LocationChengdu, ChinaChengdu, China
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Destinations1 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

British Council China Chengdu
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official UK government body
  • ✓IELTS test centre in inland China
  • ✓UK scholarship information
  • ✓Established presence in Southwest China
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗UK-focused only
  • ✗Not a managed placement service
EF Education First Chengdu
✓ What students love
  • ✓World's largest English language brand
  • ✓Combines language training with study abroad
  • ✓Strong global campus network
  • ✓Well-recognised internationally
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Premium pricing
  • ✗Less personalised than boutique agencies

Study destinations

British Council China Chengdu — 1 destination
United Kingdom
EF Education First Chengdu — 5 destinations
USAUnited KingdomAustraliaCanadaNew Zealand
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British Council China Chengdu

UK university applications and IELTS in Chengdu

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Language preparation and study abroad programmes from Chengdu

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