How is WES evaluation done?

Here's our simple, three-step evaluation process: Submit your application and receive your WES reference number. Read our document requirements and send in your documents. Remember to include your WES reference number. We verify your credentials, create your report, and deliver it to your recipients.

How long does it take for WES to evaluate?

How long does it take to obtain a WES Evaluation? The standard processing time for a credential evaluation is seven (7) business days after receipt, review, and approval of all documents and payment in full to WES (World Education Service).

How does WES verify?

WES sends a photocopy of your documents electronically to the issuing institution or authority with a letter requesting verification. The status of your file changes to “On Hold.” As soon as the institution verifies in writing that the documents are authentic, WES proceeds with the credential evaluation process.

How is WES evaluation calculated?

The standard WES conversion of letter grades into a numerical scale/quality points is as follows: Grades/ Quality Points: A = 4.00; A-=3.67; B+ = 3.33; B = 3.00; B- = 2.67; C+ = 2.33; C = 2.00; C- = 1.67; D+ = 1.33; D = 1.00; F = 0 “F*” indicates a course that was failed initially, but passed on a subsequent attempt.

What GPA scale does WES use?

The WES iGPA (international grade point average) Calculator lets you see how your grades compare on the 4.0 grading scale used in the U.S. Conversions are based on the most common grading scales for the country or territory in which you studied.

The WES Evaluation Process Explained

How accurate is WES evaluation?

A credential evaluation report from WES provides an accurate and authenticated record of the educational or professional qualifications you earned in other countries, including degrees, diplomas, and transcripts.

How long is WES valid for?

Your WES ECA is valid for five years from the date of issue, and you can continue using your ECA when you submit a new Express Entry profile. Your Express Entry profile is valid for one year from the date you submit a profile to IRCC.

Can I get WES evaluation for free?

WES Degree equivalency tool is avaialble online for free. Find your degree equivalent in Canada before paying WES fees for assessment. Some Degrees may not be listed. WES provides a degree equivalency tool online which you can use to find your worth in Canada's education system.

Does WES expire?

Standard credential evaluation reports from WES have no expiration date. That means your report is a tool that you will be able to use more than once as you pursue academic and career pathways in Canada.

Why WES rejected my documents?

WES requires that academic documents come in a sealed envelope that is stamped or signed across the back flap by the appropriate official. If the envelope is open, WES cannot accept the document. WES requires sealed envelopes as part of the document authentication process.

Does WES require original transcripts?

Submitting Your Documents

Here are some important guidelines: Unless specifically stated on the Required Documents page or requested by WES, do not submit original documents.

Is WES evaluation accepted in USA?

WES reports are widely accepted and trusted by thousands of institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Some institutions even require a credential evaluation from WES. Be sure to check with the academic institution, employer, or licensing board you plan to apply to see if it requires a certain report type or provider.

What happens after WES evaluation is completed?

When your evaluation is complete, our staff will send you a physical copy of the report through the delivery service you indicated on your application.

How do I get a WES certificate?

What WES means?

World Education Services (WES) is a nonprofit organization that provides credential evaluations for international students and immigrants planning to study or work in the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1974, it is based in New York, U.S. It also has operations in Toronto, Canada. World Education Services. Founded. 1974.

How to do WES evaluation online?

Is WES Canada evaluation accepted in USA?

The World Education Services (WES) evaluation completed in Canada is typically not directly transferable for use with U.S. universities or institutions. WES Canada and WES USA are separate entities, and their evaluations are specific to the educational systems and requirements of their respective countries.

What are the new rules for WES?

Under the new rules, sending in all of the academic credentials in addition to the highest one can now actually slow down the process. “As of November 2020, WES applicants need to submit only their highest completed credential for an Educational Credential Assessment,” the organization's website states.

Why is WES needed?

WES evaluation is required for immigration purposes because immigration authorities need to verify the authenticity and equivalency of foreign academic credentials before granting visas or work permits.

Do I need WES for PR?

WES is required for Canadian PR through Express Entry. This criterion is waived off for the applicants who choose the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class Program (CEC).

What are the different types of WES?

Evaluation Types

WES offers two types of credential evaluation reports: Document-by-Document Reports and Course-by-Course Reports. WES credential evaluations are based on authenticated documents received directly from the institutions that issued them.

How do I know if WES received my documents?

It takes two to three business days for our staff to process documents after they arrive at WES. You will receive a status update once documents have been processed and are active in our system.

How do I get my WES reference number?

You will receive a reference number after you submit an application and pay the evaluation fees. A WES reference number is a unique case number associated with a given credential evaluation report. You should include your reference number on all correspondences with WES.