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DS Study International vs IDP Education Philippines

2026 comparison · Philippines

DS Study International
📍 Manila, Philippines
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4 destinationsFree for students
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★ Higher rated
IDP Education Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19986 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Philippines scores higher

IDP Education Philippines 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 Philippines
6 study destinations vs 4
Broader reach
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

DS Study International
IDP Education Philippines
Overall Rating
4.3
IDP
Communication
4.3
IDP
Transparency
4.5
IDP
Speed
4.3
IDP
Professionalism
4.7
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.3
IDP
Value for Money
4.3
IDP

At a glance

DS Study InternationalIDP Education Philippines
Overall rating—4.3/5
Reviews06
LocationManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded—1998
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations4 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

DS Study International
✓ What students love
  • ✓Local Manila presence with a community-focused approach
  • ✓Boutique scale likely means more direct counsellor engagement than large agencies
  • ✓May have specific niche expertise in particular destinations or institution types
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗No publicly verifiable website, formal accreditations, or partner institution list
  • ✗Limited independent track record data — cannot compare performance against established agencies
  • ✗Students should exercise due diligence before paying any fees
  • ✗Recommended to compare with IDP, AECC, or Fortrust before committing
IDP Education Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓National HQ — direct escalation path for complex cases or appeals
  • ✓Access to IDP's full global network of 800+ partner universities
  • ✓Official IELTS test management across the Philippines
  • ✓Strong institutional relationships with top Australian universities
  • ✓Free service for students with no placement fees
  • ✓Large counselling team with deep destination-specific expertise
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Manila-based HQ may require remote or online consultations for Cebu students
  • ✗High volume of applicants nationally; city offices (IDP Cebu) may offer more personal attention for local students
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP Manila is excellent. I was particularly worried about my financial documentation as an applicant from a single-income family — the counsellor sat with me for over an hour going…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Philippines

Study destinations

DS Study International — 4 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomNew Zealand
IDP Education Philippines — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose DS Study International if…
DS Study International

Filipino students in Manila seeking a local boutique consultancy for personalised study abroad guidance, pending verification of credentials.

Choose IDP Education Philippines if…
IDP Education Philippines

Students seeking the authoritative national IDP office for Australia or UK placements, or complex multi-destination applications

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