About IDP Malaysia

IDP Education Pvt. Ltd. (IDP) is a global company offering student placement and English language testing services.

Using its network of over 76 student offices in 24 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 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.

IDP's chief executive, Anthony Pollock, has over two decades' experience in international 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 education, 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.