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ICAN Education Semarang vs IDP Education Indonesia

2026 comparison · Indonesia

ICAN Education Semarang
📍 Semarang, 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 Semarang
7 study destinations vs 6
Broader reach
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

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

Pros & cons

ICAN Education Semarang
✓ What students love
  • ✓Centrally located in Semarang with easy access from major residential and university areas
  • ✓Part of the ICAN national network — same quality and partnerships as the Jakarta head office
  • ✓Free consultation — no charges to students at any stage
  • ✓Handles full process: course selection, application, visa, accommodation, and airport pickup
  • ✓Active outreach in Semarang schools and universities
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller team than major city branches
  • ✗Walk-in consultations may face waiting times during peak seasons
  • ✗Best for mainstream English-speaking destinations; European universities may need head office referral
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 Semarang — 7 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaMalaysiaSingaporeNew ZealandUSA
IDP Education Indonesia — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose ICAN Education Semarang if…
ICAN Education Semarang

Semarang students and professionals looking for free, reliable guidance on studying in Australia, UK, Canada, or Malaysia — particularly those who value in-person consultation and full end-to-end support.

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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