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IDP Education Vietnam vs Kaplan International Vietnam HCM

2026 comparison · Vietnam

★ Higher rated
IDP Education Vietnam
📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4.5
/5
★★★★★
6 reviews
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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Kaplan International Vietnam HCM
📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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5 destinations
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Our verdict
IDP Education Vietnam scores higher

IDP Education Vietnam leads with a 4.5/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.5-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Multiple countries
IDP Education Vietnam
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 Vietnam
Kaplan International Vietnam HCM
Overall Rating
4.5
IDP
Communication
4.3
IDP
Transparency
4.7
IDP
Speed
4.5
IDP
Professionalism
4.7
IDP
Visa Guidance
4.5
IDP
Value for Money
4.5
IDP

At a glance

IDP Education VietnamKaplan International Vietnam HCM
Overall rating4.5/5—
Reviews60
LocationHo Chi Minh City, VietnamHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Founded1969—
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for students—
Destinations6 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

IDP Education Vietnam
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official IELTS test administrator — unique positioning in Hanoi for combined testing and placement
  • ✓Vietnamese-speaking counsellors throughout the entire placement and visa process
  • ✓700+ partner institutions across six destinations with no placement fee
  • ✓Strongest global brand recognition among Hanoi agencies — valued by Australian and UK partner universities
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Does not cover Japan, South Korea, or other Asian destinations that make up a significant share of Vietnamese study demand
  • ✗High Hanoi volume means appointment waiting times during peak season
  • ✗For students targeting Japan, specialist agencies like Study Solutions Vietnam offer much deeper expertise
Kaplan International Vietnam HCM
✓ What students love
  • ✓Global brand with strong test prep expertise
  • ✓GMAT and SAT preparation available
  • ✓Pathway programmes to top universities
  • ✓Singapore destination coverage
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Test prep is a paid product
  • ✗University placement secondary to test prep focus
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP in Ho Chi Minh City is without question the best consultancy I spoke to in Vietnam. Other agencies gave me generic advice. IDP's counsellor knew exactly which Australian univer…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Vietnam

Study destinations

IDP Education Vietnam — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Kaplan International Vietnam HCM — 5 destinations
United KingdomUSAAustraliaSingaporeCanada
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IDP Education Vietnam if…
IDP Education Vietnam

Vietnamese students in Hanoi who need IELTS testing and university placement for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA from a globally recognised institution with Vietnamese-speaking counsellors

Choose Kaplan International Vietnam HCM if…
Kaplan International Vietnam HCM

Test preparation combined with pathway programme placement

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