IDP Education stands at the forefront of international education
around the world. Each year nearly 25,000 commencing students
choose to use IDP to help them transform their dream of an
Australian education into reality.
This is a responsibility we take very seriously. Our expert
staff, who are based in 29 different countries, offer students
advice about studying in Australia and guide them through the
application and enrolment process. And once students arrive in
Australia, our Australian-based staffs are ready to help them with
any matters they have concerning their studies. We become their
partner as they take the life-changing step of becoming an
international student and then a graduate.
IDP is also a part-owner of IELTS, the world’s leading English
language proficiency test. More than one million people sit the
IELTS test each year, using it to demonstrate their English
language credentials so that they can enrol in education, gain
employment, or meet immigration requirements. IELTS is a tool which
people use to change their lives and IDP – together with its
partners Cambridge University and the British Council – is the
provider.
In the 40 years since IDP was established, the number of
international students in higher education around the world has
grown nearly five-fold. As a result, during these four decades we
have seen a transfer of knowledge and expertise from rich countries
to developing countries which is unprecedented in history. The fact
that millions of students have spent a formative part of their
lives in another country means that international education plays a
major role in breaking down cultural barriers and promoting
international understanding. IDP is proud to have built its
business in international education and to be part of these
historic developments.
For us at IDP, students come first. And, from our experience, we
know that education is not an end in itself. International students
choose education as a means to fulfil other career, family and life
goals. We are committed to partnering with students to help them
make the educational choices which best help them reach their
long-term goals.
Anthony Pollock
Chief Executive and Managing Director
IDP Education Pty Ltd