Counseling services that go way beyond the typical agent system

IDP Education's student placement services are often associated with those of an educational agent. While we are in the process of becoming certified by U.S.-based education/agent industry association the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC), we also consider ourselves a pioneer in this growing field, working to set standards for the industry while striving to raise the market expectations of our firm. We believe that our placement model is the next step forward in the evolution of the student placement field.

Focus on match

In our distinctive model, the focus is on creating the perfect match between student and institution. The institutions within our portfolio provide a broad sampling of the U.S. higher education system, meaning large/small, liberal arts/research, rural/urban, north/south, secular/non-secular, broad-based/special focused, etc. Our professional counselors then work with prospects and their families to assess each individual student and, using sophisticated matching techniques, recommend a short list of ideal schools within our portfolio. By partnering with us, these institutions have demonstrated their interest in the exact type of student with which we are pairing them.

Continued student guidance

Once the student and his or her family endorse IDP's recommendations, the counselors work with them to prepare strong applications and guide them through the documents and work needed to continue through the process. Following admission, the counselors prepare them for the visa process and coach them on pre-departure and the early days of campus life.

Non-biased payment process

This placement process is unique in its student focus, and with the breadth of the university partner network, we can concentrate more on the right fit as opposed to a narrow list of schools. Supporting this is our professional fee structure: a consistent placement fee, paid once by the institution for each student successfully placed.