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EF Education First Istanbul vs Itqan Education

2026 comparison · Turkey

EF Education First Istanbul
📍 Istanbul, Turkey
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Est. 19654 destinationsContact for pricing
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★ Higher rated
Itqan Education
📍 Istanbul, Turkey
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 20166 destinations
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Our verdict
Itqan Education scores higher

Itqan Education leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-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
Itqan Education
6 study destinations vs 4
Broader reach
🏛️
Most experienced
EF Education First Istanbul
61 years in the market (est. 1965)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

EF Education First Istanbul
Itqan Education
Overall Rating
5.0
Itqan
Communication
5.0
Itqan
Transparency
5.0
Itqan
Speed
5.0
Itqan
Professionalism
5.0
Itqan
Visa Guidance
5.0
Itqan
Value for Money
5.0
Itqan

At a glance

EF Education First IstanbulItqan Education
Overall rating—5.0/5
Reviews01
LocationIstanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey
Founded19652016
Team size——
Fee rangeContact for pricing—
Destinations4 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

EF Education First Istanbul
✓ What students love
  • ✓One of the world's most recognised education brands — 60 years of experience
  • ✓400+ schools and offices in 50+ countries — widest global language school network
  • ✓Strong portfolio of language courses, summer schools, and high school exchange programs
  • ✓Established quality standards backed by decades of international operations
  • ✓Suitable for younger students (secondary school age) as well as university-bound applicants
  • ✓Flexible program lengths — from short language stays to full academic years
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Primarily a language school and program operator — less suited for degree-level university application support compared to specialist admissions consultancies
  • ✗Pricing for EF programs can be higher than independent study abroad agencies
  • ✗University admissions consulting is not EF's primary offering — students seeking UCAS/US admissions support should use a specialist agency
Itqan Education
✓ What students love
  • ✓Scholarship-first approach — focuses on identifying financially supported placements
  • ✓Free university application assistance
  • ✓Locally based in Istanbul — accessible for face-to-face consultations
  • ✓Positive student testimonials highlighting personalised support
  • ✓Covers UK, USA, Canada, and other major destinations
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller agency with a more limited online presence than global brands like IDP or AECC
  • ✗Limited publicly verifiable institutional partnership list — confirm which specific universities they represent
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“The team at Itqan Education was professional throughout. They reviewed my transcripts and advised on realistic university choices rather than just telling me what I wanted to hear.…”

— Verified student · Itqan Education

Study destinations

EF Education First Istanbul — 4 destinations
United KingdomUSAAustraliaCanada
Itqan Education — 6 destinations
United KingdomUSACanadaGermanyAustraliaTurkey
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose EF Education First Istanbul if…
EF Education First Istanbul

Students seeking language study programs, summer schools, high school exchanges, or gap year experiences abroad rather than full degree university admissions.

Choose Itqan Education if…
Itqan Education

Turkish students seeking scholarship-eligible university placements in the UK, USA, or Canada who want a locally-focused agency with a scholarship-first approach.

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