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IE Study Abroad Japan vs KOKO Japan Study Abroad

2026 comparison · Japan

★ Higher rated
IE Study Abroad Japan
📍 Tokyo, Japan
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
5 destinationsFree for students
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KOKO Japan Study Abroad
📍 Tokyo, Japan
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
6 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
IE Study Abroad Japan scores higher

IE Study Abroad Japan leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 4.0/5 — a 1.0-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
KOKO Japan Study Abroad
6 study destinations vs 5
Broader reach
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Overall rating
IE Study Abroad Japan
5.0/5 vs 4.0/5 from verified reviews
Higher rated
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Value for money
IE Study Abroad Japan
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 3.0/5
Better value
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Response speed
IE Study Abroad Japan
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IE Study Abroad Japan
KOKO Japan Study Abroad
Overall Rating
5.04.0
IE
KOKO
Communication
5.03.0
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KOKO
Transparency
5.03.0
IE
KOKO
Speed
5.03.0
IE
KOKO
Professionalism
5.03.0
IE
KOKO
Visa Guidance
5.03.0
IE
KOKO
Value for Money
5.03.0
IE
KOKO

At a glance

IE Study Abroad JapanKOKO Japan Study Abroad
Overall rating5.0/54.0/5
Reviews11
LocationTokyo, JapanTokyo, Japan
Founded——
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

IE Study Abroad Japan
✓ What students love
  • ✓Covers multiple study formats including language schools, cultural programmes, and university exchange
  • ✓Tokyo location provides access to Japan's widest concentration of educational institutions
  • ✓Visa guidance tailored to different programme lengths and student nationalities
  • ✓Pre-departure support to help international students prepare for the practical realities of living in Japan
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗No website presence makes advance research into the agency's specific partnerships and programmes difficult
  • ✗Japan-only focus means no multi-destination comparison for students still choosing between destinations
KOKO Japan Study Abroad
✓ What students love
  • ✓Specialist knowledge of Japanese language schools and how they serve as pathways to Japanese university admission
  • ✓Established online presence at koko-japan.com for transparent advance research
  • ✓Guidance on the practical logistics of relocating to Japan as a study student
  • ✓Tokyo base provides proximity to Japan's highest concentration of language schools and preparatory programmes
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Japan-specific focus means students wanting multi-destination comparison need to consult additional agencies
  • ✗Language school to university pathway is a longer and less certain route than direct university admission
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“After visiting two other consultancies in Tokyo, I decided to go with IE Study Abroad Japan because they had more specific knowledge about Australia universities. The application p…”

— Verified student · IE Study Abroad Japan
★★★★

“KOKO Japan Study Abroad made the process of applying to USA much less stressful than I expected. The staff were patient with my questions even when I asked the same thing more than…”

— Verified student · KOKO Japan Study Abroad

Study destinations

IE Study Abroad Japan — 5 destinations
USAUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaNew Zealand
KOKO Japan Study Abroad — 6 destinations
JapanUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaUSANew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IE Study Abroad Japan if…
IE Study Abroad Japan
  • ✓Covers multiple study formats including language schools, cultural programmes, and university exchange
  • ✓Tokyo location provides access to Japan's widest concentration of educational institutions
  • ✓Visa guidance tailored to different programme lengths and student nationalities
Choose KOKO Japan Study Abroad if…
KOKO Japan Study Abroad
  • ✓Specialist knowledge of Japanese language schools and how they serve as pathways to Japanese university admission
  • ✓Established online presence at koko-japan.com for transparent advance research
  • ✓Guidance on the practical logistics of relocating to Japan as a study student

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