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IDP Education Sri Lanka vs Melgate International

2026 comparison · Sri Lanka

★ Higher rated
IDP Education Sri Lanka
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
4.2
/5
★★★★☆
6 reviews
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Melgate International
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
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5 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IDP Education Sri Lanka scores higher

IDP Education Sri Lanka leads with a 4.2/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.2-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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IDP Education Sri Lanka
6 study destinations vs 5
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IDP Education Sri Lanka
Melgate International
Overall Rating
4.2
IDP
Communication
4.0
IDP
Transparency
4.2
IDP
Speed
4.2
IDP
Professionalism
4.3
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.0
IDP
Value for Money
4.2
IDP

At a glance

IDP Education Sri LankaMelgate International
Overall rating4.2/5—
Reviews60
LocationColombo, Sri LankaColombo, Sri Lanka
Founded1969—
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

IDP Education Sri Lanka
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official IELTS test administrator — unmatched positioning for combined testing and placement in Colombo
  • ✓Trilingual service (English, Sinhala, Tamil) ensures accessible service across all Sri Lankan communities
  • ✓700+ partner institutions across six destinations with no placement fee
  • ✓Strong Sri Lanka-specific track record for Australian student visa applications
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High Colombo volume means appointment queuing can be significant during peak season
  • ✗Generalist placement does not match specialist agencies for healthcare or specific discipline placements
  • ✗Does not cover European or East Asian destinations outside the standard six English-speaking countries
Melgate International
✓ What students love
  • ✓Immigration law firm — genuine legal expertise for complex cases
  • ✓Full spectrum: education, skilled migration, PR, family/partner visas, employer sponsorships
  • ✓Germany included as a destination — rare in Colombo
  • ✓RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) services for Australian skilled migration
  • ✓IDP IELTS Test Registration Agent
  • ✓Serves both individual and corporate clients
  • ✓Handles visa refusals, appeals, and deportation defence
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Services carry legal advisory fees — not all free like pure education consultancies
  • ✗Education placement is secondary to immigration law — may not suit students who want education-focused counselling
  • ✗Website is dated compared to competitors
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP Colombo is the gold standard for overseas education advice in Sri Lanka. The counsellor I worked with had studied in Australia and gave very practical advice about which cities…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Sri Lanka

Study destinations

IDP Education Sri Lanka — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Melgate International — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyUSA
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IDP Education Sri Lanka if…
IDP Education Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan students who need both IELTS testing and university placement for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA from a globally recognised institution with trilingual Sinhala and Tamil-capable staff

Choose Melgate International if…
Melgate International

Professionals pursuing skilled migration, PR, or employer sponsorship to Australia, UK, or Canada; students with complex visa situations; and anyone needing legal immigration advice alongside education guidance.

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