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EF Education First Guangzhou vs Goldis Study Abroad China

2026 comparison · China

EF Education First Guangzhou
📍 Guangzhou, China
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5 destinations
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Goldis Study Abroad China
📍 Guangzhou, China
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
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5 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Goldis Study Abroad China scores higher

Goldis Study Abroad China leads with a 4.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

EF Education First Guangzhou
Goldis Study Abroad China
Overall Rating
4.0
Goldis
Communication
3.0
Goldis
Transparency
3.0
Goldis
Speed
3.0
Goldis
Professionalism
3.0
Goldis
Visa Guidance
3.0
Goldis
Value for Money
3.0
Goldis

At a glance

EF Education First GuangzhouGoldis Study Abroad China
Overall rating—4.0/5
Reviews01
LocationGuangzhou, ChinaGuangzhou, China
Founded——
Team size——
Fee range—Free for students
Destinations5 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

EF Education First Guangzhou
✓ What students love
  • ✓World's largest English language teaching brand
  • ✓Combines language and study abroad preparation
  • ✓Strong global campus network
  • ✓Well-recognised internationally
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Premium pricing
  • ✗Less personalised than boutique agencies
Goldis Study Abroad China
✓ What students love
  • ✓Guangzhou location serves southern China's large and internationally connected student population
  • ✓Covers the four major Anglophone study destinations for Chinese students
  • ✓Local presence in Guangdong Province where many students prefer regional agencies to Beijing or Shanghai-based nationals
  • ✓Guidance through the full application and visa process
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller operation than the large national Chinese education groups
  • ✗No website presence makes advance evaluation of institutional partnerships difficult
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★

“Good experience overall with Goldis Study Abroad China. They have clear processes and the staff seemed genuinely experienced with UK applications specifically. My offer letter arri…”

— Verified student · Goldis Study Abroad China

Study destinations

EF Education First Guangzhou — 5 destinations
USAUnited KingdomAustraliaCanadaNew Zealand
Goldis Study Abroad China — 5 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaCanadaUSANew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

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EF Education First Guangzhou

Language preparation and study abroad programmes from Guangzhou

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Goldis Study Abroad China
  • ✓Guangzhou location serves southern China's large and internationally connected student population
  • ✓Covers the four major Anglophone study destinations for Chinese students
  • ✓Local presence in Guangdong Province where many students prefer regional agencies to Beijing or Shanghai-based nationals

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