Overview of IDP Education Ltd

Full name / origin: IDP Education (originally “International Development Program”) is an international education services organisation.

Headquarters / structure: Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

What they do globally:
  • Student placement and counseling services for international study
  • English-language testing (notably IELTS)
  • Digital tools, agent networks, and platforms to support students and institutions
  • Partnerships with universities to help recruit international students

IDP in Nigeria: Key Details & Timeline

Here’s what is known about IDP’s presence and activities in Nigeria:

Topic Details
Entry / commencement IDP officially commenced student placement operations in Nigeria in February 2022 via virtual operations.
Physical / face-to-face presence IDP announced that it would open its first West African office in Nigeria in 2022, located in Lagos.
Office location The Lagos office is located at Landmark House, 52–54 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos State.
Contact For the Lagos office: phone number 07000078839; email: info.lagos@idp.com

Services offered in Nigeria • Study abroad consultancy — helping students explore courses and countries (e.g. UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand)
• Student placements and guidance (matching students to the right institutions)
• Virtual support and counseling (especially during launch)
Team / staff IDP Nigeria has a dedicated team covering student advisory, operations, compliance, and partnerships.
Positioning & goals IDP aims to be “student-first,” combining human expertise with digital tools to make studying abroad more accessible to Nigerian students.
Challenges & opportunities • The demand for international education among Nigerian students is growing, making Nigeria a high-growth market.
• IDP initially began with virtual operations before rolling out in-person services.
• Key challenges likely include regulatory adaptation, logistics, and tailoring services to the local market.