Canada · Licensing & Skills

WES credential assessment

World Education Services (WES) is one of the organisations IRCC designates to issue Educational Credential Assessments for immigration.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Applicants whose qualifications and institution WES can assess, and who want an ECA for Express Entry.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • A qualification WES accepts for assessment
  • Transcripts sent in the form WES requires for your country
  • The ECA purpose selected for IRCC
Process

How the process works

  1. Create a WES account and select an ECA for IRCC
  2. Arrange document delivery from your institution
  3. WES verifies and evaluates the credentials
  4. Use the reference number in your Express Entry profile
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Degree certificates
  • Sealed or electronically delivered transcripts
  • Identity documents
Good to know

What to keep in mind

WES is not the only designated body. Choose the one that suits your country and qualifications, and check processing times before you start.

Official source: World Education Services (WES). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

Ecosystem Architecture

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