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Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka vs Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy

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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Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy
📍 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
Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy
Overall Rating
5.05.0
Harvard
Spectrum
Communication
5.05.0
Harvard
Spectrum
Transparency
5.05.0
Harvard
Spectrum
Speed
5.05.0
Harvard
Spectrum
Professionalism
5.05.0
Harvard
Spectrum
Visa Guidance
5.05.0
Harvard
Spectrum
Value for Money
5.05.0
Harvard
Spectrum

At a glance

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri LankaSpectrum Overseas Education Consultancy
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
Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy
✓ What students love
  • ✓Director Consulting is a retired British diplomat and former visa officer — unique expertise in visa decisions
  • ✓British Council IELTS partner
  • ✓Multilingual counselling team
  • ✓Four locations: Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Malabe — most accessible consultancy in Sri Lanka
  • ✓One-stop service: applications, visa, accommodation, flight planning, post-arrival support
  • ✓Established in 2015 with 10+ years of experience
  • ✓Regularly hosts education fairs and seminar events
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller global partner network than IDP or AECC
  • ✗Primarily focused on Australia, Canada, UK, NZ — no USA or Ireland coverage
  • ✗Head office in Colombo 06 is slightly away from the main Galle Road consultancy strip
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
★★★★★

“My experience with Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy was largely positive. They provide a structured service — initial consultation, university shortlisting, application supp…”

— Verified student · Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy

Study destinations

Harvard Educational Consultants Sri Lanka — 7 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaCanadaNew ZealandFinlandIrelandUAE
Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy — 4 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomNew Zealand
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 Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy if…
Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy

Students targeting Australia, Canada, UK, or New Zealand who want visa guidance informed by actual immigration officer experience, combined with accessible multi-branch support and IELTS preparation.

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