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Education Abroad Kenya vs IDP Education Kenya

2026 comparison · Kenya

★ Higher rated
Education Abroad Kenya
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
4 destinationsFree for students
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VS
IDP Education Kenya
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Education Abroad Kenya scores higher

Education Abroad Kenya leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 4.0/5 — a 1.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Kenya
6 study destinations vs 4
Broader reach
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Overall rating
Education Abroad Kenya
5.0/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
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Value for money
Education Abroad Kenya
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 3.0/5
Better value
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Response speed
Education Abroad Kenya
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Education Abroad Kenya
IDP Education Kenya
Overall Rating
5.04.0
Education
IDP
Communication
5.03.0
Education
IDP
Transparency
5.03.0
Education
IDP
Speed
5.03.0
Education
IDP
Professionalism
5.03.0
Education
IDP
Visa Guidance
5.03.0
Education
IDP
Value for Money
5.03.0
Education
IDP

At a glance

Education Abroad KenyaIDP Education Kenya
Overall rating5.0/54.0/5
Reviews11
LocationNairobi, KenyaNairobi, Kenya
Founded—1969
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations4 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

Education Abroad Kenya
✓ What students love
  • ✓National brand presence serving students across Kenya
  • ✓Multi-destination UK, Australia, Canada, USA coverage
  • ✓Scholarship research and guidance
  • ✓Student visa documentation support
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Mid-sized operation
  • ✗Less specialist than destination-specific agencies
IDP Education Kenya
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official IELTS test administrator status — unique positioning in Nairobi for combined testing and placement
  • ✓700+ partner institutions across six major English-speaking destinations
  • ✓No placement fee — fully commission-funded by partner universities
  • ✓Swahili-capable counsellors ensure rural and nationally mobile students can be served effectively
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High Nairobi client volume means appointment waiting times can extend significantly in peak season
  • ✗Generalist placement — does not offer specialist depth of agencies focused on specific destinations or disciplines
  • ✗Does not cover European destinations with low-tuition options (Germany, Netherlands)
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“I had done a lot of research before approaching Education Abroad Kenya, so I came with specific questions. The counsellor was able to answer most of them without needing to check b…”

— Verified student · Education Abroad Kenya
★★★★

“Good experience overall with IDP Education Kenya. They have clear processes and the staff seemed genuinely experienced with Australia applications specifically. My offer letter arr…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Kenya

Study destinations

Education Abroad Kenya — 4 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomUSA
IDP Education Kenya — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Education Abroad Kenya if…
Education Abroad Kenya
  • ✓National brand presence serving students across Kenya
  • ✓Multi-destination UK, Australia, Canada, USA coverage
  • ✓Scholarship research and guidance
Choose IDP Education Kenya if…
IDP Education Kenya

Kenyan students in Nairobi who need both IELTS testing and university placement for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA under one roof from a globally recognised institution

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