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Kaplan International Vietnam HCM vs YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam

2026 comparison · Vietnam

Kaplan International Vietnam HCM
📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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5 destinations
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YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam
📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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★★★★★
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4 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam scores higher

YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 5.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Kaplan International Vietnam HCM
YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam
Overall Rating
5.0
YOLO
Communication
5.0
YOLO
Transparency
5.0
YOLO
Speed
5.0
YOLO
Professionalism
5.0
YOLO
Visa Guidance
5.0
YOLO
Value for Money
5.0
YOLO

At a glance

Kaplan International Vietnam HCMYOLO Study Abroad Vietnam
Overall rating—5.0/5
Reviews01
LocationHo Chi Minh City, VietnamHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Founded——
Team size——
Fee range—Free for students
Destinations5 countries4 countries

Pros & cons

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
YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam
✓ What students love
  • ✓Approachable, youth-oriented brand likely to resonate with first-time student enquirers
  • ✓Small team structure suggests more personalised, one-on-one attention compared to large agencies
  • ✓Local HCMC base means easy face-to-face access for consultations
  • ✓Lower operational overhead may translate to more flexible service arrangements
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗No publicly verifiable website or formal accreditation details found — students should request credentials directly
  • ✗Limited track record information makes it difficult to assess visa success rates or university placement history
  • ✗Smaller network of partner institutions compared to IDP, SI-UK, or AECC
  • ✗Brand recognition outside HCMC appears minimal
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“The strength of YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam is their familiarity with the UK admissions process. They knew exactly which documents each university required and didn't make me gather …”

— Verified student · YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam

Study destinations

Kaplan International Vietnam HCM — 5 destinations
United KingdomUSAAustraliaSingaporeCanada
YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam — 4 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaNew Zealand
Best fit

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Kaplan International Vietnam HCM

Test preparation combined with pathway programme placement

Choose YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam if…
YOLO Study Abroad Vietnam

Vietnamese students in HCMC who prefer a casual, locally-run consultancy with a hands-on approach and are not yet decided on a specific destination.

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