IDP Education is a global leader in international education services, offering student placement, English language training and English language testing. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, the company operates through a network of offices worldwide and partners with universities, colleges and schools to facilitate study-abroad opportunities. Its core offerings include student counseling and recruitment services that connect prospective learners with higher education institutions in key English-speaking markets.
A key component of IDP Education’s portfolio is its co-ownership of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), delivered in collaboration with the British Council and Cambridge Assessment English. The company manages test administrations, candidate registrations and reporting for IELTS in hundreds of test locations, while also providing preparatory courses and resources to help individuals achieve the language scores required by academic programs and immigration authorities.
With more than 160 offices across over 50 countries, IDP Education serves students in markets such as China, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Latin America. Its digital platforms and partnerships with education institutions enable a seamless application process and ongoing support for international students navigating admissions, visas and pre-departure arrangements.
Founded in 1969 as a joint initiative of Australian universities, IDP Education expanded steadily over five decades before listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in December 2015. The company is led by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer David Buckingham, under whose leadership IDP has continued to invest in digital tools, strategic acquisitions and service enhancements to strengthen its position in the global student-placement and language-testing markets.
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