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Global Consultancy Services Philippines vs IDP Education Philippines

2026 comparison · Philippines

Global Consultancy Services Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
Est. 20105 destinationsFree for students
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VS
★ 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 4.0/5 — a 0.3-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 Philippines
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
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Overall rating
IDP Education Philippines
4.3/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
💰
Value for money
IDP Education Philippines
Students rate it 4.3/5 for value vs 3.0/5
Better value
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Response speed
IDP Education Philippines
Speed rating: 4.3/5 from student reviews
Faster
🏛️
Most experienced
IDP Education Philippines
28 years in the market (est. 1998)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Global Consultancy Services Philippines
IDP Education Philippines
Overall Rating
4.04.3
Global
IDP
Communication
3.04.3
Global
IDP
Transparency
3.04.5
Global
IDP
Speed
3.04.3
Global
IDP
Professionalism
3.04.7
Global
IDP
Visa Guidance
3.04.3
Global
IDP
Value for Money
3.04.3
Global
IDP

At a glance

Global Consultancy Services PhilippinesIDP Education Philippines
Overall rating4.0/54.3/5
Reviews16
LocationManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded20101998
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

Global Consultancy Services Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓Multi-city Philippines presence including Cebu
  • ✓Covers both study abroad and migration pathways
  • ✓Accessible for Visayas students without needing to travel to Manila
  • ✓Broad destination coverage for flexible applicants
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Less specialised than single-destination agencies like SI-UK
  • ✗Limited online presence — verify current services by contacting the office directly
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

★★★★

“I used Global Consultancy Services Philippines for my master's application to Australia. They helped me write a strong statement of purpose and matched me with universities where I…”

— Verified student · Global Consultancy Services Philippines
★★★★★

“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

Global Consultancy Services Philippines — 5 destinations
USACanadaAustraliaUnited KingdomJapan
IDP Education Philippines — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Global Consultancy Services Philippines if…
Global Consultancy Services Philippines

Students in Cebu looking for a locally accessible agency covering multiple study and migration destinations

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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