An Educational credential assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one. There are different types of ECAs. You need to get an ECA for immigration purposes. If you got another type of ECA, you may be able to get it re-issued, depending on the type of ECA and/or issuing organization.
You must include your ECA report and the reference number in your Express Entry profile.
World Education Services (WES) has good news for applicants who are pursuing immigration to Canada.
WES is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to provide ECAs. An ECA is necessary for many immigration pathways into Canada, including Express Entry.
Here is the new guideline that you should know:
- In most cases, you only need to submit your highest credential for an ECA.
Keep reading for more details to learn more about this new guideline. Plus, learn a few exceptions to the rule.
What Credentials Do I Need to Send WES for My ECA?
As of November 2020, WES applicants only need to submit only their highest completed credential for an Educational Credential Assessment. If you send additional credentials to WES, it will delay the completion of your report.
Below, we have summarized the overall requirements to help you get started.
What is your highest degree?
- If you have a doctorate, then you do not need to submit your bachelor’s degree or master’s degree for evaluation.
- If you have a master’s degree, then you do not need to submit your bachelor’s degree for evaluation.
- If you have a bachelor’s degree, then you do not need to submit your secondary school records for evaluation.
There are two potential outliers to the guidelines above:
- Indian credentials
- Francophone credentials
You can learn more about these country-specific guidelines below.
An ECA Report Will Not Contain The Following:
- Any records obtained before secondary school (for example: primary school records)
- Non-academic credentials (for example: a certificate of competence in Microsoft Office)
- Professional or career training qualifications (for example: your company’s Manager Level III)
- Credentials obtained in Canada
Please note: It’s best to confirm that you are submitting the correct credentials for your exact situation.
What Credentials Do I Need To Send If I Attended School In India?
What is your highest degree?
- If you are submitting a master’s degree or postgraduate diploma for evaluation, you must also provide your bachelor’s degree documents. WES cannot complete an evaluation without these documents.
- Please note: There are currently four exceptions. Those exceptions apply to people with a Master of Education, Master of Engineering, Master of Philosophy, or Master of Technology degree.
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