How does WES verify?

If WES decided to verify the documents with the institutions that issued them, copies of the documents will be sent to the institutions with a request for verification. WES notifies applicants when their documents are sent for verification.

How does WES verify credentials?

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 does WES do its evaluation?

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 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 do I check if my WES is 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.

The WES Evaluation Process Explained

How do I verify my WES certificate online?

Does WES verification 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.

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.

How long does it take WES to evaluate transcripts?

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).

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 long does WES take to evaluate?

Your WES report will be completed within seven business days of receipt, review, and acceptance of all documents by WES and payment in full. Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) for Canadian immigration take 35 business days.

How does WES calculate GPA?

Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by multiplying the credits per course by the quality points for the grade for that course, repeating this procedure for each course, totaling the credit hour quality points thus obtained, and dividing by the total number of credits.

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.

How are credentials verified?

Credential verification is the process of confirming that someone's qualifications, credentials, or certifications are genuine and valid. This can include checking educational qualifications and licenses. In a credential verification system, there is an issuer, holder, and verifier.

How do I remove my credentials from WES?

After you submit your WES application, you have limited opportunity to modify your order. To add or remove a credential, you will need to send a request to our Customer Service team. You will not be able to make the changes yourself.

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.

Is WES accredited?

WES is accredited by and is a charter member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC).

How do I pay for my WES?

You can pay via credit card, debit card (in most cases, but please verify with your bank), or a wire transfer using Convera (formerly Western Union).

Which universities in usa accept WES evaluation?

How do I apply for WES in USA?

Can I use the same WES evaluation for US and Canada?

Can I Upgrade Any WES Credential Evaluation? Yes, but a credential evaluation cannot be upgraded for a different country. In other words, you cannot upgrade a U.S. credential evaluation to a Canadian credential evaluation. Similarly, you cannot have a Canadian evaluation upgraded to a U.S. credential evaluation.

How much is the WES renewal fee?

You can extend the validity of your WES report by paying a renewal fee of CAD $25. To extend the validity of your report, you will need to log in to your WES account and click on the "Renew Report" button.

How much is the WES reactivation fee?

Reactivation of Applications: To reactivate/reopen and continue process applications that have been considered inactive, an additional $50 reactivation fee must be paid. Applications that have been reactivated must be completed within 180 days after the payment date; otherwise, they will be considered inactive.

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.