Right & Associates vs AECC Global Nepal

2026 comparison · Nepal

Right & Associates

📍 Kathmandu, Nepal

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★ Higher rated

AECC Global Nepal

📍 Kathmandu, Nepal

4.0

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Our verdict

AECC Global Nepal scores higher

AECC Global Nepal leads with a 4.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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At a glance

	Right & Associates	AECC Global Nepal
Overall rating	—	4.0/5
Reviews	0	0
Location	Kathmandu, Nepal	Kathmandu, Nepal
Founded	—	2008
Team size	—	500+ staff across Nepal offices

Pros & cons

Right & Associates

✓ What students love

✓ICEF accreditation — internationally verified credential displayed with ICEF badge linking to public ICEF directory
✓25+ years of continuous operation with 15,000+ documented student placements
✓Broadest geographic network in Nepal: 10+ Nepal offices including Bardaghat, Kawasoti, Damauli, and Tanahu
✓International offices in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Sri Lanka, and India
✓Dedicated GS (Genuine Student) preparation service with document review before submission
✓European destination pathways: Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands
✓Health insurance and OSHC arrangement as integrated services

✗ Drawbacks

✗Scale and branch network creates variation in counsellor experience — ask specifically about your assigned counsellor's destination track record
✗Australia is the primary market strength; European pathways are available but depth of counsellor expertise varies by destination
✗Online booking system (book.rassociates.com.au) routes through the Australian entity — confirm which Nepal branch you'll actually be working with

AECC Global Nepal

✓ What students love

✓Free counselling and university applications — AECC is paid by partner institutions, not students
✓4.8/5 across 1,700+ Google reviews — one of the highest-rated major consultancies in Nepal
✓Authorised representative of 1,100+ universities including Russell Group (UK) and Group of Eight (Australia)
✓Four branches across Nepal: Putalisadak, Baneshwor, Pokhara, and Chitwan
✓In-house test prep for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and Duolingo
✓Active scholarship support — counsellors help students secure 25-50% tuition reductions
✓Post-arrival support including accommodation search and student health insurance

✗ Drawbacks

✗High volume means counsellor availability can be stretched at peak season (Jan-Mar and Jul-Aug)
✗Less depth for niche destinations like Germany or Japan compared to specialist boutique agencies
✗Some students report needing to proactively follow up on their file after initial counselling
✗Test preparation coaching is paid separately and not included in the free service

Study destinations

Right & Associates

AustraliaUKUSACanadaNew ZealandGermanyIrelandFinlandFranceNetherlands

AECC Global Nepal

AustraliaUKCanadaNew ZealandIreland

Who they're best for

Right & Associates

Students targeting Australia who want an ICEF-accredited agency with 25+ years of documented placements, dedicated GS preparation expertise, and multi-city Nepal branches — or students considering European alternatives to the standard English-speaking destinations.

AECC Global Nepal

Nepali students aiming for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA who want free, professional counselling backed by a globally recognised brand. Particularly strong for scholarship seekers and students applying to top-ranked universities. Also ideal for those needing IELTS or PTE coaching alongside their application.

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