Key takeaways
- KD International’s only official channels are kdinternational.com.au, its official contact page, and the phone numbers and email listed on the website.
- The company warned via its official account in April 2025 that communication takes place exclusively through verified channels on its website.
- The Saudi Cultural Attaché requires that offer letters be issued directly by the university, and that the institution be on its list of recommended institutions.
- In Australia, you can verify an education agent’s accreditation via the PIER/QEAC system, and an institution’s accreditation via CRICOS.
- Never pay any fees before receiving an official offer letter and signing a written agreement, and always verify any phone number or email before engaging with it.
In this article
- What are KD International’s official contact channels?
- How do I verify a trustworthy admissions office before dealing with it?
- How do I avoid fake accounts impersonating education offices?
- How does a student verify an education agent’s accreditation in Australia?
- Practical steps before any enrolment or payment
If you’re unsure about any account or phone number claiming to represent KD International, the rule is simple: rely only on what is published on the official website kdinternational.com.au and its verified contact page. Any other channel, however convincing it may look, should be verified first before you share personal information or make any payment.
What are KD International’s official contact channels?
KD International’s verified channels are: the official website, its official contact page, the official email address, and the phone numbers listed on the website itself, plus verified social media accounts under the company name. Any message or contact request from outside these channels deserves extra verification before any engagement.
Riyadh office
The Riyadh office is listed on the official website at Unit No. 8, 7003 Ad Dimashqi, Ar Rahmaniyah, Riyadh 12341, with two named staff contacts: Abdullah Al-Ghamdi on +966 58 235 7717 and Mohammed Al-Kalbi on +966 59 215 5935 — KD International (official website). The same number sometimes appears listed under more than one staff member on the contact page. This is common when a shared office line is used, and on its own it’s not a red flag, as long as the source is the official website itself.
Sydney office
The Australian office is listed on the homepage at Lower Ground, 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks, NSW 2000, phone +61 2 9230 1933 — KD International (official website). If you notice a slight difference in the address between two pages on the company website, the safest approach is always to rely on what currently appears on the official Contact Us page for any actual contact or in-person visit, since address updates on one page may lag behind the other.
If you want to understand how this specific office works and what it offers you step by step, see Why KD International: How the Study Admissions Office Works and What It Offers You.
Other verified channels
| Channel | Link or Number | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Official website | kdinternational.com.au | The first reference point for any information |
| Official email | [email protected] | Use to verify any other channel you’re unsure about — Official Contact Us page |
| Shows the same phone number and an official email on the company domain | ||
| Over 7,745 followers as of verification in October 2026, posting the same official phone number 0292301933; this number may change over time, so verify the current one directly via the account — |
How do I verify a trustworthy admissions office before dealing with it?
First, confirm that the university offer you’ll be given is issued directly by the university, not by an intermediary issuing an offer letter in its own name. This is a requirement set by the Saudi Cultural Attaché (SACM) in Australia as part of its offer authentication procedures — Saudi Cultural Attaché in Australia. Also confirm that the university or institution itself is listed among the recommended institutions published on the Attaché’s official page — Saudi Cultural Attaché in Australia.
Separately, the Ministry of Education, in cooperation with the Council of Higher Education Affairs, previously issued a general warning about parties claiming affiliation or cooperation with accredited universities without having obtained the required official licences —. The Ministry urged anyone wishing to study inside or outside the Kingdom to rely on official channels to verify the legitimacy of universities and educational institutions, confirming that data on licensed entities is available through the relevant government platforms —. This warning is general and does not name any specific office, but it remains a useful practical benchmark for any student before dealing with any party. If you’d like to understand how admissions offices actually operate and who pays them, we covered that in detail in Are Admissions Offices Free? Who Pays Them and How to Identify an Authorised Office.
How do I avoid fake accounts impersonating education offices?
The best protection is to only deal with an email address on the company’s official domain, and to refuse any request to transfer funds to a personal account instead of the company’s account. KD International warned via its official account on X on 22 April 2025 that official communication with the company takes place only through the verified channels listed on its website, and urged anyone unsure about any other channel to contact the company directly through the website — KD International (official X account).
Common signs of a fake account include: an email address on a free domain (Gmail or Hotmail) instead of the company domain, requests to pay a "seat guarantee" fee before any official offer letter is issued, and an inability to provide you with a staff name and landline number matching what’s published on the official website.
How does a student verify an education agent’s accreditation in Australia?
In Australia, you can verify that an education agent has completed the accredited agent training course through the PIER/QEAC system, as referenced by official Australian bodies — Australian High Commission – Singapore. Australian authorities also advise students not to sign any agreement with an education agent before reading it in full, to keep a written copy of it, and not to pay any amount before signing — Australian High Commission – Singapore.
Under the regulations of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), any registered education provider must require its agent to act honestly, in good faith, and in the student’s best interests, and the agent must be familiar with the Australian International Education Agent Code of Ethics — ASQA. Agents connected to a registered provider must also have their details listed in the government’s PRISMS system — ASQA. To confirm that the university or institution itself is accredited to enrol international students, use the official government database CRICOS before accepting any offer or making any payment.
Table: Trustworthy office vs. fake account
| Criterion | Trustworthy office | Fake account |
|---|---|---|
| On the company’s official domain | Free email or a slightly different domain | |
| Address | Matches what’s published on the official website | Non-existent or unverifiable |
| University offer | Issued directly by the university | Issued by the intermediary itself |
| Payment | After an official offer letter, via the company’s account | Before any offer, to a personal account |
| Government verification | Listed on CRICOS/PRISMS where applicable | Cannot be verified |
Practical steps before any enrolment or payment
- Open the official website kdinternational.com.au directly rather than clicking a link sent to you.
- Compare the staff name and phone number that contacted you against what’s actually published on the official Contact Us page.
- If you’re unsure about any number or account, send a confirmation message to [email protected] before taking any further step.
- Confirm the university offer letter is issued by the university itself, not by the office — see the Saudi Cultural Attaché requirement.
- Verify the institution’s accreditation via CRICOS before transferring any fees.
- Do not pay any amount before signing a written agreement and keeping a copy of it.
- Review the full application process through KD in Steps to Apply to Study in Australia via KD: From Consultation to Confirmed Seat to understand exactly where any application stands within the correct pathway.
If you still have any doubt about a particular contact channel, the safest step is always to return to KD International’s official contact page and confirm every detail matches before submitting any data or paying any fees.
Frequently asked questions
The official website kdinternational.com.au, its contact page, the official email [email protected], the Riyadh and Sydney office phone numbers listed on the website, plus its verified Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Compare the account’s name, phone number and email against what’s actually published on the official website. A genuine account posts the exact same phone number and official email, with no discrepancies.
No. The Saudi Cultural Attaché requires that the offer letter be issued directly by the university, not by any agent or admissions office.
Via the PIER/QEAC system, which shows whether the agent has completed the accredited training course, and via PRISMS if the agent has a direct relationship with a registered education provider.
Only after an official offer letter has been issued by the university and a written agreement has been signed — never before that.
Send a confirmation message directly to [email protected] or check the official contact page before any interaction or payment.
Official sources
- الموقع الرسمي لـKD International — KD International
- صفحة اتصل بنا الرسمية — KD International
- تصديق الشهادات والمؤسسات الموصى بها — الملحقية الثقافية السعودية في أستراليا
- طلب تصديق الشهادات — الملحقية الثقافية السعودية في أستراليا
- إرشادات التعامل مع الوكلاء التعليميين — المفوضية العليا الأسترالية – سنغافورة
- متطلبات وكلاء التعليم الدولي — ASQA – الهيئة الأسترالية لمعايير الجودة والمهارات
- قاعدة بيانات CRICOS — حكومة أستراليا
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Last updated: 7 October 2026. Fees and requirements change; always confirm with the official source before deciding.
