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IDP Education Makassar vs KC Overseas Indonesia

2026 comparison · Indonesia

IDP Education Makassar
📍 Makassar, Indonesia
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Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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★ Higher rated
KC Overseas Indonesia
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
Est. 19915 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
KC Overseas Indonesia scores higher

KC Overseas Indonesia leads with a 4.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Makassar
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
🏛️
Most experienced
IDP Education Makassar
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 Makassar
KC Overseas Indonesia
Overall Rating
4.0
KC
Communication
3.0
KC
Transparency
3.0
KC
Speed
3.0
KC
Professionalism
3.0
KC
Visa Guidance
3.0
KC
Value for Money
3.0
KC

At a glance

IDP Education MakassarKC Overseas Indonesia
Overall rating—4.0/5
Reviews01
LocationMakassar, IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
Founded19691991
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

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
KC Overseas Indonesia
✓ What students love
  • ✓Jakarta location serves Indonesia's largest and most internationally connected student population
  • ✓Personalised counselling approach with individual attention to student academic profiles and goals
  • ✓Covers the four main Anglophone destinations for Indonesian students
  • ✓Full application and visa support from initial consultation through to lodgement
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller institutional portfolio than international franchise networks operating in Jakarta
  • ✗Partner institution relationships not publicly documented
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★

“I approached KC Overseas Indonesia after struggling to shortlist universities on my own. The counsellor walked me through the options step by step and helped me match programmes to…”

— Verified student · KC Overseas Indonesia

Study destinations

IDP Education Makassar — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAIrelandNew Zealand
KC Overseas Indonesia — 5 destinations
United KingdomAustraliaCanadaUSAGermany
Best fit

Who should choose which?

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.

Choose KC Overseas Indonesia if…
KC Overseas Indonesia
  • ✓Jakarta location serves Indonesia's largest and most internationally connected student population
  • ✓Personalised counselling approach with individual attention to student academic profiles and goals
  • ✓Covers the four main Anglophone destinations for Indonesian students

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