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IDP Education Philippines vs SI-UK 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
SI-UK Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
Est. 20031 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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Decision helper

Which is better for your situation?

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Philippines
6 study destinations vs 1
Broader reach
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Overall rating
IDP Education Philippines
4.3/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
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Value for money
IDP Education Philippines
Students rate it 4.3/5 for value vs 3.0/5
Better value
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Response speed
IDP Education Philippines
Speed rating: 4.3/5 from student reviews
Faster
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Most experienced
IDP Education Philippines
28 years in the market (est. 1998)
Longer track record
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IDP Education Philippines
SI-UK Philippines
Overall Rating
4.34.0
IDP
SI-UK
Communication
4.33.0
IDP
SI-UK
Transparency
4.53.0
IDP
SI-UK
Speed
4.33.0
IDP
SI-UK
Professionalism
4.73.0
IDP
SI-UK
Visa Guidance
4.33.0
IDP
SI-UK
Value for Money
4.33.0
IDP
SI-UK

At a glance

IDP Education PhilippinesSI-UK Philippines
Overall rating4.3/54.0/5
Reviews61
LocationManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded19982003
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries1 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
SI-UK Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓UK-only specialist — unmatched depth of UK university knowledge
  • ✓Access to 200+ UK universities including all Russell Group institutions
  • ✓Founded 2003 — 20+ years of UK placement experience
  • ✓Free service for students
  • ✓UCAS application expertise — navigating the UK system requires specialist knowledge
  • ✓Strong scholarship guidance for UK-specific funding
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗UK-only — not suitable for students still weighing Australia or Canada as alternatives
  • ✗Philippines operations may have fewer staff than Manila-centric UK agencies
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
★★★★

“SI-UK Philippines supported me through every stage of the application — from shortlisting universities to visa submission. The process took roughly four months in total, which alig…”

— Verified student · SI-UK Philippines

Study destinations

IDP Education Philippines — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
SI-UK Philippines — 1 destination
United Kingdom
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 SI-UK Philippines if…
SI-UK Philippines

Filipino students with a strong preference for UK universities who want specialist, not generalist, guidance

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