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SI-UK Manila vs IDP Education Philippines

2026 comparison · Philippines

SI-UK Manila
📍 Manila, Philippines
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IDP Education Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.3
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Our verdict
IDP Education Philippines scores higher

IDP Education Philippines leads with a 4.3/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.3-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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At a glance

SI-UK ManilaIDP Education Philippines
Overall rating—4.3/5
Reviews00
LocationManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
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Pros & cons

SI-UK Manila
✓ What students love
  • ✓Deep specialist knowledge of UK university admissions across 150+ institutions
  • ✓Global network with direct university partnerships not always available to generalists
  • ✓Strong Russell Group application experience for competitive applicants
  • ✓Dedicated focus means counsellors are not splitting attention across multiple destinations
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗UK-only — students exploring other destinations need to go elsewhere
  • ✗May charge application fees unlike free-service competitors
  • ✗Smaller Philippine team compared to IDP or AECC
IDP Education Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓Official IELTS test centre — one-stop shop for testing and applications
  • ✓Deep expertise in challenges specific to Filipino applicants (financial docs, overseas family ties)
  • ✓Offices in both Makati and Manila
  • ✓Priority processing through university partner channels
  • ✓Free admissions service
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Large volume means counsellor handoffs can occur mid-application
  • ✗Requires proactive communication from applicant for updates
  • ✗Less experienced with niche destinations like Japan or South Korea

Study destinations

SI-UK Manila
United Kingdom
IDP Education Philippines
AustraliaUKCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland

Who they're best for

SI-UK Manila

Best for Filipino students who have already decided on the UK and want specialist guidance from an agency whose sole focus is British universities.

IDP Education Philippines

Australia

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