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Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka vs Lanka Overseas Studies

2026 comparison · Sri Lanka

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
7 destinationsFree for students
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Lanka Overseas Studies
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
4 destinationsFree for students
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka
Lanka Overseas Studies
Overall Rating
5.05.0
Harvard
Lanka
Communication
5.05.0
Harvard
Lanka
Transparency
5.05.0
Harvard
Lanka
Speed
5.05.0
Harvard
Lanka
Professionalism
5.05.0
Harvard
Lanka
Visa Guidance
5.05.0
Harvard
Lanka
Value for Money
5.05.0
Harvard
Lanka

At a glance

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri LankaLanka Overseas Studies
Overall rating5.0/55.0/5
Reviews11
LocationColombo, Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka
Founded——
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations7 countries4 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
Lanka Overseas Studies
✓ What students love
  • ✓Strong focus on Australia and New Zealand — in-depth destination knowledge
  • ✓Personalised, boutique approach to student guidance
  • ✓Positive student reviews for hands-on visa support
  • ✓End-to-end service: applications, visa, and pre-departure
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller operation with limited counsellor depth
  • ✗Less coverage for Europe or non-English destinations
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
★★★★★

“I found Lanka Overseas Studies through an online search and decided to try them after reading reviews. The counsellor was straightforward and gave me a realistic picture of what to…”

— Verified student · Lanka Overseas Studies

Study destinations

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka — 7 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaCanadaNew ZealandFinlandIrelandUAE
Lanka Overseas Studies — 4 destinations
AustraliaNew ZealandCanadaUnited Kingdom
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 Lanka Overseas Studies if…
Lanka Overseas Studies

Students targeting Australia or New Zealand who prefer a boutique consultancy with personalised attention over a high-volume agency.

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