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IDP Education Philippines vs Ritam Global Philippines

2026 comparison · Philippines

★ Higher rated
IDP Education Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.3
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19986 destinationsFree for students
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VS
Ritam Global Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
5 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Philippines scores higher

IDP Education Philippines leads with a 4.3/5 rating vs 4.0/5 — a 0.3-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Philippines
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
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Overall rating
IDP Education Philippines
4.3/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IDP Education Philippines
Ritam Global Philippines
Overall Rating
4.34.0
IDP
Ritam
Communication
4.3
IDP
Transparency
4.5
IDP
Speed
4.3
IDP
Professionalism
4.7
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.3
IDP
Value for Money
4.3
IDP

At a glance

IDP Education PhilippinesRitam Global Philippines
Overall rating4.3/54.0/5
Reviews61
LocationManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded1998—
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

IDP Education Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓National HQ — direct escalation path for complex cases or appeals
  • ✓Access to IDP's full global network of 800+ partner universities
  • ✓Official IELTS test management across the Philippines
  • ✓Strong institutional relationships with top Australian universities
  • ✓Free service for students with no placement fees
  • ✓Large counselling team with deep destination-specific expertise
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Manila-based HQ may require remote or online consultations for Cebu students
  • ✗High volume of applicants nationally; city offices (IDP Cebu) may offer more personal attention for local students
Ritam Global Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓International network (India, Bhutan, Australia) adds institutional depth beyond a purely local agency
  • ✓360-degree service model covers scholarship, visa, accommodation, and travel alongside counselling
  • ✓Makati location convenient for Metro Manila students and professionals
  • ✓Clear contact details and defined operating hours
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Founded 2022 — limited operational track record compared to established Manila agencies
  • ✗Smaller Philippines presence means fewer locally-built institutional partnerships
  • ✗Limited public student testimonials or visa success data for the Philippines office
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP Manila is excellent. I was particularly worried about my financial documentation as an applicant from a single-income family — the counsellor sat with me for over an hour going…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Philippines
★★★★

“New and honest. No issue whatsoever dealing with Ritam. Happy to have received help from them.”

— Verified student · Ritam Global Philippines

Study destinations

IDP Education Philippines — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Ritam Global Philippines — 5 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomNew ZealandIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IDP Education Philippines if…
IDP Education Philippines

Students seeking the authoritative national IDP office for Australia or UK placements, or complex multi-destination applications

Choose Ritam Global Philippines if…
Ritam Global Philippines

Filipino students seeking a Makati-based, internationally-networked agency with a comprehensive approach to study abroad and migration planning.

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