Grace International vs AECC Global Nepal

2026 comparison · Nepal

Grace International

📍 Kathmandu, Nepal

4.0

★★★★☆

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AECC Global Nepal

📍 Kathmandu, Nepal

4.0

★★★★☆

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At a glance

	Grace International	AECC Global Nepal
Overall rating	4.0/5	4.0/5
Reviews	0	0
Location	Kathmandu, Nepal	Kathmandu, Nepal
Founded	—	2008
Team size	—	500+ staff across Nepal offices

Pros & cons

Grace International

✓ What students love

✓MOE Nepal approved with a documented multi-year operating history across 10+ Nepal city branches
✓International offices in 7+ countries (Australia, UAE, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya) provide genuine post-arrival support in destination countries
✓South Korea as an active pathway option is rare among Nepal agencies and reflects genuine destination diversity
✓Full test prep suite — IELTS, PTE, GMAT, TOEFL, SAT — covering both English proficiency and postgraduate admissions requirements
✓Secondary city branches in Butwal, Chitwan, Biratnagar, and Nepalgunj extend Kathmandu-level counselling quality to regional students

✗ Drawbacks

✗Managing 10+ Nepal branches and 7+ international offices introduces real service quality standardisation challenges
✗Prospective students should verify their local branch has counsellors who specialise in their specific destination, not only generalist advisors

AECC Global Nepal

✓ What students love

✓Free counselling and university applications — AECC is paid by partner institutions, not students
✓4.8/5 across 1,700+ Google reviews — one of the highest-rated major consultancies in Nepal
✓Authorised representative of 1,100+ universities including Russell Group (UK) and Group of Eight (Australia)
✓Four branches across Nepal: Putalisadak, Baneshwor, Pokhara, and Chitwan
✓In-house test prep for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and Duolingo
✓Active scholarship support — counsellors help students secure 25-50% tuition reductions
✓Post-arrival support including accommodation search and student health insurance

✗ Drawbacks

✗High volume means counsellor availability can be stretched at peak season (Jan-Mar and Jul-Aug)
✗Less depth for niche destinations like Germany or Japan compared to specialist boutique agencies
✗Some students report needing to proactively follow up on their file after initial counselling
✗Test preparation coaching is paid separately and not included in the free service

Study destinations

Grace International

AustraliaUnited StatesUnited KingdomCanadaNew ZealandSouth Korea

AECC Global Nepal

AustraliaUKCanadaNew ZealandIreland

Who they're best for

Grace International

Students in secondary cities across Nepal (Butwal, Chitwan, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj) who want an MOE-approved agency with a local branch, international office presence for post-arrival support, and South Korea as a genuine destination option.

AECC Global Nepal

Nepali students aiming for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA who want free, professional counselling backed by a globally recognised brand. Particularly strong for scholarship seekers and students applying to top-ranked universities. Also ideal for those needing IELTS or PTE coaching alongside their application.

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