IDP Education Pty. Ltd. (IDP) is a global company
offering student placement and English language testing
services.
Using its network of over 80 student offices
in 25 countries, IDP places more international students into
Australian educational institutions than any other organization. It
places students into all sectors of the Australian education
system, including higher education, Vocational Education and
Training (VET), English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas
Students (ELICOS), and schools.
Through its subsidiary, IELTS Australia Pty Ltd.,
IDP is a partner in IELTS, one of the world's leading English
language proficiency tests recognised by over 6000 institutions,
delivered at over 450 test locations in 121 countries. IDP's fellow
IELTS partners are the British Council and the Cambridge
University. IELTS is a tool which people use to change their lives,
and IDP, along with its partners, is the facilitator of this
change.
IDP was established by Australian universities in
1969 and has 40 years' experience in international higher
education. It is committed to using its full resources and
experience to deliver excellent results for the students and test
takers who use its services.
Half of IDP's equity is owned by 38 Australian
universities through their holding company, IDP Education Australia
Ltd. The other half is owned by SEEK Ltd, Australia's leading
online employment and training company.
Vision
Become and be seen, by students, clients and local
institutions, as the leading global and premium services provider
for international student enrolments and English language
testing.
Values
Integrity
We will earn absolute trust of all our students,
colleagues, clients and business partners by upholding the highest
levels of personal integrity and providing a working environment
built on respect, openness and transparency of communication.
Quality
We will provide the highest level of quality in the
advice and counselling we offer, with our priority always being the
outcome for the student.
Expertise
Our expertise in our field will enable us to
provide detailed current information, thereby delivering optimal
efficiency for student in the filing and processing of course
application, visa counselling and pre-departure readiness.
Caring
We recognise that each student is an individual, so
we will listen and act with humility and empathy to tailor a
solution that delivers the best outcome for each student.
Community
We recognise that IDP operates within both local
and global education communities. We will strive to ensure that our
operations contribute to enhance the quality of life in those
communities.
IDP's chief executive, Anthony Pollock, has over
two decades' experience in international higher education. During
this period, he has seen the Australian industry grow from small
beginnings to being a major services exporter today, earning a
revenue of more than A$15 billion annually. Mr. Pollock was
appointed Chief Executive in May 2005.
In 2006, Mr. Pollock led IDP through the
equity-raising process which resulted in SEEK Ltd. becoming a 50%
shareholder of IDP. Previously, Mr. Pollock was Vice-President,
International, of Monash University and founded Monash
International Pty Ltd. - the University's international arm. From
1992, when he joined Monash, until his departure in 2005, he
oversaw an outstanding growth in annual international student
tuition revenue - an increase from A$35 million to A$200
million.
Mr. Pollock is a firm believer in the many positive
benefits of international higher education in Australia, both on a
personal level for students and for societies as a whole. An
international education experience can make a major difference to
the lives of many people. Moreover, the skills and self-confidence
that international students acquire helps them to build their
communities and countries.
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 have been a part of
these historic developments.
Mr. Anthony Pollock
IDP's chief executive