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IDP Education Indonesia vs IDP Education Makassar

2026 comparison · Indonesia

★ Higher rated
IDP Education Indonesia
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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IDP Education Makassar
📍 Makassar, Indonesia
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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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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IDP Education Indonesia
IDP Education Makassar
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

IDP Education IndonesiaIDP Education Makassar
Overall rating4.3/5—
Reviews60
LocationJakarta, IndonesiaMakassar, Indonesia
Founded19691969
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

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
IDP Education Makassar
✓ What students love
  • ✓Only major international study abroad consultancy serving Eastern Indonesia's large student population
  • ✓Co-owned by 38 Australian universities — highest credibility for Australian placements
  • ✓Official IELTS test centre serving Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua
  • ✓Free consultation with access to global IDP partner university network
  • ✓Experienced with Eastern Indonesia student profiles, language needs, and funding challenges
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller team than Jakarta or Surabaya offices
  • ✗High demand relative to limited regional supply — appointment lead times can be long
  • ✗Limited options for non-IDP partner institutions
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

IDP Education Indonesia — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
IDP Education Makassar — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAIrelandNew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

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

Choose IDP Education Makassar if…
IDP Education Makassar

Eastern Indonesian students from Makassar, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua who want globally-trusted study abroad guidance and IELTS testing without having to travel to Java.

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