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IDP Education Philippines vs Study Abroad 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
Study Abroad Philippines
📍 Quezon City, Philippines
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
Est. 20125 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 5
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
Study Abroad Philippines
Overall Rating
4.34.0
IDP
Study
Communication
4.33.0
IDP
Study
Transparency
4.53.0
IDP
Study
Speed
4.33.0
IDP
Study
Professionalism
4.73.0
IDP
Study
Visa Guidance
4.33.0
IDP
Study
Value for Money
4.33.0
IDP
Study

At a glance

IDP Education PhilippinesStudy Abroad Philippines
Overall rating4.3/54.0/5
Reviews61
LocationManila, PhilippinesQuezon City, Philippines
Founded19982012
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
Study Abroad Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓Philippines-wide service accessible to Cebu students
  • ✓Broad destination coverage
  • ✓Free consultation available
  • ✓Covers full process from course selection to pre-departure
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Generalist rather than specialist — for UK-only or Australia-only focus, specialist agencies like SI-UK or AECC are stronger
  • ✗Less established brand recognition compared to global networks
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
★★★★

“The team at Study Abroad Philippines was professional throughout. They reviewed my transcripts and advised on realistic university choices rather than just telling me what I wanted…”

— Verified student · Study Abroad Philippines

Study destinations

IDP Education Philippines — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Study Abroad Philippines — 5 destinations
USAUnited KingdomAustraliaCanadaJapan
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 Study Abroad Philippines if…
Study Abroad Philippines

Filipino students seeking a broad overview of international study options before narrowing to a specific destination

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