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