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Fortrust International Philippines vs IDP Education Philippines

2026 comparison · Philippines

Fortrust International Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
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4 destinationsFree for students
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★ Higher rated
IDP Education Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19986 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Philippines scores higher

IDP Education Philippines leads with a 4.3/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.3-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Philippines
6 study destinations vs 4
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Fortrust International Philippines
IDP Education Philippines
Overall Rating
4.3
IDP
Communication
4.3
IDP
Transparency
4.5
IDP
Speed
4.3
IDP
Professionalism
4.7
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.3
IDP
Value for Money
4.3
IDP

At a glance

Fortrust International PhilippinesIDP Education Philippines
Overall rating—4.3/5
Reviews06
LocationManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded—1998
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations4 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

Fortrust International Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓95% visa approval rate across 3,000+ processed visas — strong demonstrable track record
  • ✓Recognised by Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian governments as a credible advisory provider
  • ✓300+ institutional partnerships across multiple destination countries
  • ✓Established since 2013 in the Philippines with 1994 roots — proven operational longevity
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Initially listed without a website but fortrust.ph is active — verify current service details online
  • ✗Primarily covers the Makati area — students from other Manila districts may find travel inconvenient
  • ✗EU pathways appear secondary to the core Australia/Canada/NZ offering
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

★★★★★

“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

Fortrust International Philippines — 4 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomNew Zealand
IDP Education Philippines — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

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Fortrust International Philippines

Filipino students comparing multiple study destinations who want a credible, government-recognised Manila agency with a strong visa approval track record.

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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