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ICAN Education Medan vs IDP Education Indonesia

2026 comparison · Indonesia

ICAN Education Medan
📍 Medan, Indonesia
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7 destinationsFree for students
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★ Higher rated
IDP Education Indonesia
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Indonesia scores higher

IDP Education Indonesia leads with a 4.3/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.3-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Multiple countries
ICAN Education Medan
7 study destinations vs 6
Broader reach
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

ICAN Education Medan
IDP Education Indonesia
Overall Rating
4.3
IDP
Communication
4.3
IDP
Transparency
4.5
IDP
Speed
4.7
IDP
Professionalism
4.7
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.3
IDP
Value for Money
4.3
IDP

At a glance

ICAN Education MedanIDP Education Indonesia
Overall rating—4.3/5
Reviews06
LocationMedan, IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
Founded—1969
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations7 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

ICAN Education Medan
✓ What students love
  • ✓Strategically located in central Medan — accessible from North Sumatra and surrounding districts
  • ✓Free consultation service — no fees for advice, applications, or visa assistance
  • ✓Access to ICAN's national network of 18+ branches and 15+ years of expertise
  • ✓Strong links with Malaysian universities — popular choice for Sumatra students due to proximity
  • ✓Full process support: course selection, application, visa, accommodation, pre-departure
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller team than Jakarta or Surabaya branches
  • ✗Walk-in availability can be limited during peak admissions seasons
  • ✗Niche European destinations may require referral to head office
IDP Education Indonesia
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official IELTS test administrator with testing and placement at the same Jakarta locations
  • ✓Indonesian-speaking counsellors ensure accessible service for students and families across the national language
  • ✓700+ partner institutions across six major destinations with no placement fee
  • ✓Strong ADS (Australia Awards) scholarship guidance for Indonesian students
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Very high Jakarta volume means appointment queues are long during peak season
  • ✗Generalist placement — does not match specialist agencies for Indonesian students targeting Japan or Korea
  • ✗Some local agencies may have deeper relationships for specific Indonesian universities
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP Jakarta is excellent. As an Indonesian applicant I was worried about the GTE requirement — Australian immigration takes a careful look at Indonesian applicants' genuine tempora…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Indonesia

Study destinations

ICAN Education Medan — 7 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaMalaysiaSingaporeUSANew Zealand
IDP Education Indonesia — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose ICAN Education Medan if…
ICAN Education Medan

North Sumatra and Medan students seeking free professional advice on studying in Australia, UK, or Malaysia — particularly those from Chinese-Indonesian communities who value well-established education networks.

Choose IDP Education Indonesia if…
IDP Education Indonesia

Indonesian students in Jakarta seeking IELTS testing and university placement for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA from a globally established institution with Indonesian-speaking counsellors

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