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Edtalks Philippines vs IDP Education Philippines

2026 comparison · Philippines

★ Higher rated
Edtalks Philippines
📍 Makati, Philippines
4.5
/5
★★★★★
6 reviews
Est. 20166 destinationsFree for students
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VS
IDP Education Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19986 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Edtalks Philippines scores higher

Edtalks Philippines leads with a 4.5/5 rating vs 4.3/5 — a 0.2-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Overall rating
Edtalks Philippines
4.5/5 vs 4.3/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
🏛️
Most experienced
IDP Education Philippines
28 years in the market (est. 1998)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Edtalks Philippines
IDP Education Philippines
Overall Rating
4.54.3
Edtalks
IDP
Communication
4.34.3
Edtalks
IDP
Transparency
4.34.5
Edtalks
IDP
Speed
4.34.3
Edtalks
IDP
Professionalism
4.54.7
Edtalks
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.34.3
Edtalks
IDP
Value for Money
4.34.3
Edtalks
IDP

At a glance

Edtalks PhilippinesIDP Education Philippines
Overall rating4.5/54.3/5
Reviews66
LocationMakati, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded20161998
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

Edtalks Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓Content-driven approach — resources help students understand study options before consulting
  • ✓Philippines-wide accessibility
  • ✓Free initial guidance for students
  • ✓Covers multiple study destinations
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Newer or less prominent brand in Cebu's market
  • ✗Limited specific information available publicly — direct contact recommended
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

★★★★★

“Edtalks was a game changer for me. I had been dreaming of studying in the UK for years but never knew where to start. Their counsellor in Makati mapped out the entire process for m…”

— Verified student · Edtalks Philippines
★★★★★

“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

Edtalks Philippines — 6 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaCanadaUSASouth KoreaJapan
IDP Education Philippines — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Edtalks Philippines if…
Edtalks Philippines

Students who value access to educational content and resources alongside direct placement support

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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