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IDP Education

IDP Education is an international education services company offering student placement and English language testing services. The organization assists international students with university placement, course selection, and admissions across primary destination countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. IDP Education co-owns and administers the International English Language Testing System exam across an extensive global network of testing centers. In addition to core placement and testing operations, the company provides Student Essentials support including student visa assistance, health insurance administration, accommodation search, foreign exchange services, and banking placement through digital platforms and regional counselling offices.

Snapshot

Public AUOwnership
2005Year founded
501–1,000Employees
Melbourne, AustraliaHead office

Products and/or services of IDP Education

  • Student Placement: Facilitating international student university admissions across principal study destinations including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, utilizing a global network of over 2,200 education counsellors across 35 countries.
  • English Language Testing: Co-owning and administering the International English Language Testing System exam across more than 2,000 test locations in over 60 countries, providing paper-based and computer-delivered English proficiency testing for study, work, and migration applicants.
  • Digital Application Platform: Operating a mobile application and digital course search platform that enables international students to compare higher education programs, verify admission eligibility through fast-track screening, upload documentation, and monitor real-time application status.
  • Student Support Services: Providing international student support solutions including health cover administration, student visa application assistance, international money transfers, foreign exchange cards, accommodation placement, student banking setup, and telecommunication services across major destination countries.
  • International Education Events: Hosting global education recruitment fairs connecting prospective international students directly with higher education institution representatives to discuss admission requirements, academic programs, institutional scholarships, and post-arrival support across multiple regions.
  • English Language Teaching: Operating specialized language centers across select international markets, delivering structured English language training, test preparation courses, and institutional language instruction designed to build academic, professional, and vocational communication skills.

IDP Education executive team

  • Ms. Tennealle O'ShannessyCEO, MD & Director
  • Ms. Katherine T. KochChief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Harmeet PentalChief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Matthew Toohey B. ComChief Information Officer
  • Mr. Ashley Warmbrand BCom, LLB (Hons)Company Secretary & General Counsel
  • Ms. Georgia MurphyChief People Officer
  • Mr. Neil PearsonChief Digital Officer
  • Ms. Jennifer FlemingChief Strategy Officer