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IDP Education Davao vs Mates International Davao

2026 comparison · Philippines

IDP Education Davao
📍 Davao, Philippines
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Est. 19694 destinationsFree (no agency fee)
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Mates International Davao
📍 Davao, Philippines
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1 destinationsFree for students
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Multiple countries
IDP Education Davao
4 study destinations vs 1
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At a glance

IDP Education DavaoMates International Davao
Overall rating——
Reviews00
LocationDavao, PhilippinesDavao, Philippines
Founded1969—
Team size——
Fee rangeFree (no agency fee)Free for students
Destinations4 countries1 countries

Pros & cons

IDP Education Davao
✓ What students love
  • ✓600+ partner institutions globally across six Anglophone countries
  • ✓Free end-to-end service — no fees charged to students
  • ✓IELTS registration integrated with study placement support
  • ✓Dedicated support for Mindanao-based students who previously had limited local access
  • ✓50+ years of international placement experience behind every counsellor
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Standardised global processes may feel less personalised than boutique local agencies
Mates International Davao
✓ What students love
  • ✓Strong Australian institutional relationships built over years of industry experience
  • ✓Serves Mindanao students who previously needed to travel to Manila or Cebu for quality counselling
  • ✓Specialist in both Australian vocational and degree pathways
  • ✓Part of the broader Mates International network across Asia
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Coverage limited to Australia and New Zealand — not suited for students targeting other regions

Study destinations

IDP Education Davao — 4 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSA
Mates International Davao — 1 destination
Australia
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IDP Education Davao if…
IDP Education Davao
  • ✓600+ partner institutions globally across six Anglophone countries
  • ✓Free end-to-end service — no fees charged to students
  • ✓IELTS registration integrated with study placement support
Choose Mates International Davao if…
Mates International Davao
  • ✓Strong Australian institutional relationships built over years of industry experience
  • ✓Serves Mindanao students who previously needed to travel to Manila or Cebu for quality counselling
  • ✓Specialist in both Australian vocational and degree pathways

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