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Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka vs IDP Education Sri Lanka

2026 comparison · Sri Lanka

★ Higher rated
Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
7 destinationsFree for students
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IDP Education Sri Lanka
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
4.2
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka scores higher

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 4.2/5 — a 0.8-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Multiple countries
Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
7 study destinations vs 6
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Overall rating
Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
5.0/5 vs 4.2/5 from verified reviews
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Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 4.2/5
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Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
IDP Education Sri Lanka
Overall Rating
5.04.2
Harvard
IDP
Communication
5.04.0
Harvard
IDP
Transparency
5.04.2
Harvard
IDP
Speed
5.04.2
Harvard
IDP
Professionalism
5.04.3
Harvard
IDP
Visa Guidance
5.04.0
Harvard
IDP
Value for Money
5.04.2
Harvard
IDP

At a glance

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri LankaIDP Education Sri Lanka
Overall rating5.0/54.2/5
Reviews16
LocationColombo, Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka
Founded—1969
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations7 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
✓ What students love
  • ✓Covers non-mainstream destinations: Finland, Sweden, Singapore — rare in Colombo
  • ✓98–99% visa success rate claimed across 15+ years and 500+ students
  • ✓Established 2010 — over 15 years in business
  • ✓Partnered offices in 8 countries for on-arrival support
  • ✓Handles spouse and family visas alongside student visas
  • ✓Maldivian student experience alongside Sri Lankan — broader regional knowledge
  • ✓Personalised service due to smaller client volume
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller operation than IDP or AECC — fewer counsellors
  • ✗Located in Nugegoda, not central Colombo — slight inconvenience for city-based students
  • ✗Less publicly documented review base than AECC or IDP
IDP Education Sri Lanka
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official IELTS test administrator — unmatched positioning for combined testing and placement in Colombo
  • ✓Trilingual service (English, Sinhala, Tamil) ensures accessible service across all Sri Lankan communities
  • ✓700+ partner institutions across six destinations with no placement fee
  • ✓Strong Sri Lanka-specific track record for Australian student visa applications
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High Colombo volume means appointment queuing can be significant during peak season
  • ✗Generalist placement does not match specialist agencies for healthcare or specific discipline placements
  • ✗Does not cover European or East Asian destinations outside the standard six English-speaking countries
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“The team at Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka was professional throughout. They reviewed my transcripts and advised on realistic university choices rather than just telling…”

— Verified student · Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
★★★★★

“IDP Colombo is the gold standard for overseas education advice in Sri Lanka. The counsellor I worked with had studied in Australia and gave very practical advice about which cities…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Sri Lanka

Study destinations

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka — 7 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaCanadaNew ZealandFinlandIrelandUAE
IDP Education Sri Lanka — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka if…
Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka

Students interested in Finland, Sweden, or other European/Nordic destinations where tuition costs are low, plus students targeting UK, Australia, Canada, or NZ who want highly personalised service from a specialist boutique consultancy.

Choose IDP Education Sri Lanka if…
IDP Education Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan students who need both IELTS testing and university placement for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA from a globally recognised institution with trilingual Sinhala and Tamil-capable staff

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