What is WES used for?

The WES Course-by-Course evaluation converts educational credentials from any country in the world into their U.S. equivalents. It describes each certificate, diploma, degree, or course that you have earned and states its academic equivalency in the United States.

What is the WES useful for?

WES helps academic institutions, professional licensing bodies and employers by evaluating degrees and diplomas earned abroad to determine their U.S. equivalencies. Working with WES is simple and requires no special contract or commitment.

What is the purpose of the WES application?

A WES evaluation compares your credentials with their U.S. educational equivalents. The evaluation is advisory and it is designed to help academic institutions, licensing boards and employers in the U.S. understand foreign credentials.

Do I need WES in the UK?

WES evaluation is an important part of the immigration process for many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It provides a way for immigration authorities to verify an applicant's educational qualifications and ensure that they meet the requirements for immigration.

What is the use of WES reference number?

You need to include the WES Reference number on all your documents, envelopes, and correspondences for the final visa application. Your reference number is a WES I.D. that groups your documents to avoid any delays in processing time.

The WES Evaluation Process Explained

Do I need WES for immigration?

For immigration to Canada, the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required. An ECA is required to apply to certain Canadian immigration programs. The main role of World Education Services (WES) in terms of Canadian Immigration is to provide ECAs for degrees and diplomas received outside of Canada.

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.

What are WES requirements?

There are only 2 documents required for the WES Evaluation process: Degree certificate (provisional can also be used) Academic transcripts or annual marksheets.

Is WES required for Masters in UK?

Higher Education

For post-secondary credentials, like bachelor's and master's degrees, WES requires transcripts of academic records sent directly to WES by the institution that awarded the degree and photocopies of degree certificates sent by the applicant.

Do I have to pay for WES?

WES fees are charged for the evaluation of educational credentials from international students. This evaluation is necessary to determine the academic equivalency of your foreign qualifications. You'll need to create a WES account to get started with the payment process.

How long does WES take?

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 long is WES evaluation valid?

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.

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.

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.

Do all universities accept WES?

While many universities in the USA may require applicants to submit credential evaluations through organisations like WES (World Education Services) to assess the equivalence of international educational qualifications, some institutions may not have this requirement.

Do UK schools accept WES evaluation?

WES is not only used by Canada but is also required in the United States of America, the UK, and even Australia. ECA is required in all these countries.

Is 65 a good mark at university UK?

When you start at university, any mark over 50% is a great grade. Getting a mark over 50% means that you are beginning to understand the difficult work of your degree. Getting over 60% is excellent because it means you have demonstrated a deep knowledge of your subject to the marker.

Can I apply for Masters in UK without my transcript?

Some students (usually those in the process of completing degrees when they apply) do not have transcripts sent out until the August before they are due to start their Masters programme. You can make an incomplete application and be considered WITHOUT your transcripts.

How do I send my document to WES?

An online platform is the most common way of sharing electronic documents with WES. The academic institution that issues your documents may have its own online platform or it may use a third-party provider. The electronic documents are issued as digitally signed and certified PDFs.

Does WES refund money?

What are the WES fees and refund policies? WES does not offer refunds for cancelled applications. However, you can request a refund for a returned check.

How can I get WES certificate?

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 to do WES evaluation online?

The WES evaluation process involves several steps. You'll create an account, select your evaluation type, submit required documents, and pay the 260CAD fee. Then, WES will review your credentials to determine their Canadian equivalency. You'll receive an evaluation report afterward.