Honest comparison

A-WAY vs IDP Education: Which is right for you?

Co-owner of IELTS; global placement network · Melbourne, Australia · Founded 1969

IDP Education is a global publicly-listed company (ASX:IEL) that co-owns IELTS and places students in 600+ institutions. A-WAY is a Chennai-based consultancy licensed by CICC and MARA. The key difference: IDP helps you get into university but does not advise on Canadian/Australian immigration law — that's where A-WAY's dual licensing matters.

A-WAY wins

Tied

IDP Education wins

Feature	A-WAY	IDP Education
Year founded	2011	1969✓
Total students placed	4,700+	~100,000/year globally✓
Headquarters	Chennai	Melbourne, Australia
CICC license (Canada RCIC)	Yes (active)✓	No
MARA registration (Australia)	Yes (MARN 1683007)✓	No (education agent only)
Can advise on Canada PR (Express Entry)	Yes✓	No
Can advise on Australia PR (Skilled Migration)	Yes✓	No
IELTS test centres	No (we prep, you book)	Yes (co-owner of IELTS)✓
University partnerships	800+✓	600+
Service fee	Free consult + package	Free consult + commission-based
Office in India	Chennai only	20+ Indian cities✓
Personalised service	Yes (small firm)✓	Limited (high volume)
Best for	Students needing PR + visa + admission together	Students needing IELTS booking + admission only

Our verdict

If you only need university admission and IELTS booking, IDP is fine. If you also need Canada/Australia PR advice, visa strategy, or post-study work visa guidance, you need a CICC + MARA licensed consultant like A-WAY.

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