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EF Education First Istanbul vs Times Consultant Turkey

2026 comparison · Turkey

EF Education First Istanbul
📍 Istanbul, Turkey
No reviews yet
Est. 1965Contact for pricing
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★ Higher rated
Times Consultant Turkey
📍 Istanbul, Turkey
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
Est. 20045 destinations
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Our verdict
Times Consultant Turkey scores higher

Times Consultant Turkey 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
Times Consultant Turkey
5 study destinations vs 0
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
Times Consultant Turkey
Overall Rating
5.0
Times
Communication
5.0
Times
Transparency
5.0
Times
Speed
5.0
Times
Professionalism
5.0
Times
Visa Guidance
5.0
Times
Value for Money
5.0
Times

At a glance

EF Education First IstanbulTimes Consultant Turkey
Overall rating—5.0/5
Reviews01
LocationIstanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey
Founded19652004
Team size——
Fee rangeContact for pricing—
Destinations—5 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
Times Consultant Turkey
✓ What students love
  • ✓World's No.1 Study Abroad Consultant — Navitas Awards 2024 and 2025
  • ✓1,000+ university and college partnerships globally
  • ✓36+ offices worldwide — strong post-arrival support network
  • ✓Recognised by British Council, QAEC, USATC, and UCAS
  • ✓Covers 15+ destinations: UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, France, and more
  • ✓21+ years of global experience since 2004
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Newer to the Turkey market — local Istanbul office may have less depth than the group's Pakistan-origin offices
  • ✗Very wide destination portfolio means some countries will have shallower counsellor expertise
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“I approached Times Consultant Turkey after struggling to shortlist universities on my own. The counsellor walked me through the options step by step and helped me match programmes …”

— Verified student · Times Consultant Turkey

Study destinations

EF Education First Istanbul — Not listed
Not listed
Times Consultant Turkey — 5 destinations
TurkeyUnited KingdomUSACanadaGermany
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 Times Consultant Turkey if…
Times Consultant Turkey

Turkish students who want the backing of a globally award-winning consultancy with multi-destination coverage and strong institutional partnerships.

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