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IDP Education Bangladesh vs Luminedge Bangladesh

2026 comparison · Bangladesh

★ Higher rated
IDP Education Bangladesh
📍 Dhaka, Bangladesh
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Luminedge Bangladesh
📍 Dhaka, Bangladesh
No reviews yet
Est. 20135 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Bangladesh scores higher

IDP Education Bangladesh 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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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

🌍
Multiple countries
IDP Education Bangladesh
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
🏛️
Most experienced
IDP Education Bangladesh
57 years in the market (est. 1969)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IDP Education Bangladesh
Luminedge Bangladesh
Overall Rating
4.3
IDP
Communication
4.5
IDP
Transparency
4.5
IDP
Speed
4.3
IDP
Professionalism
4.7
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.3
IDP
Value for Money
4.2
IDP

At a glance

IDP Education BangladeshLuminedge Bangladesh
Overall rating4.3/5—
Reviews60
LocationDhaka, BangladeshDhaka, Bangladesh
Founded19692013
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

IDP Education Bangladesh
✓ What students love
  • ✓Co-owner of IELTS — authorised test registration and preparation guidance available directly through IDP
  • ✓650+ university partners across Australia, UK, Canada, USA, and New Zealand — one of the widest selections available through any single agency
  • ✓Student placement services are provided at no cost to the student
  • ✓Global network of 1,600+ offices provides continuity of support from Bangladesh through to arrival at the destination
  • ✓Counsellors carry destination-specific expertise; many hold first-hand international study experience
  • ✓Pre-departure and post-arrival support included — service extends well beyond application submission
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High student caseloads at busy branches can limit the depth of individualised advice
  • ✗University recommendations are restricted to IDP partner institutions — non-partner universities will not typically be suggested
  • ✗IELTS is a core IDP revenue stream — students should independently assess whether PTE or TOEFL may better suit their target institutions
Luminedge Bangladesh
✓ What students love
  • ✓Integrated IELTS preparation and university counselling under one roof
  • ✓Established 2013 — over a decade of Bangladesh market experience
  • ✓Combined language test + admissions pathway reduces coordination burden for students
  • ✓Good coverage for Australia, Canada, and UK destinations
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗IELTS preparation is supplementary — not a dedicated coaching centre
  • ✗Smaller partner university network than IDP or AECC
  • ✗Limited publicly available data on success rates or accreditation status
  • ✗Less recognised internationally than global brands
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP Education in Dhaka is a cut above the others. Because they are an official partner of most Australian and UK universities, applications go through a priority channel that gener…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Bangladesh

Study destinations

IDP Education Bangladesh — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Luminedge Bangladesh — 5 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomUSANew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IDP Education Bangladesh if…
IDP Education Bangladesh

Students in Bangladesh planning to study in Australia, UK, Canada, USA, New Zealand, Ireland who want free, structured guidance from a globally-recognised agency with direct university partnerships and integrated IELTS access

Choose Luminedge Bangladesh if…
Luminedge Bangladesh

Bangladeshi students targeting Australia, Canada, and UK who want a mid-sized consultancy with strong IELTS preparation support integrated into the counselling process

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