World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit organization that evaluates and provides equivalency reports for international academic credentials. These reports help educational institutions, employers, licensing boards, and immigration authorities in North America understand the value and comparability of foreign education qualifications.
What is WES Needed For?
WES evaluations are needed for various purposes:
- Education: To apply for admission to colleges and universities in Canada and the United States.
- Employment: To provide employers with a verified equivalency of your academic qualifications.
- Licensing and Certification: To meet the requirements of professional licensing bodies (e.g., engineering, nursing, pharmacy).
- Immigration: To support immigration applications, such as for the Express Entry system in Canada.
How to Complete a WES Evaluation?
Here are the steps to complete a WES evaluation:
1. Create a WES Account
- Visit the WES Website: Go to the WES website.
- Create an Account: Sign up and create an account. Provide your personal information, including your name, email address, and country of education.
2. Choose Your Evaluation Type
- Select the Type of Evaluation: Choose the appropriate evaluation type based on your needs (e.g., WES ICAP, Course-by-Course, Document-by-Document).
- Specify the Purpose: Indicate the purpose of your evaluation, such as education, employment, professional licensure, or immigration.
3. Submit Your Application
- Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with your educational details.
- Payment: Pay the evaluation fee. WES accepts various payment methods, including credit cards and international payment options.
4. Send Your Documents
- Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary academic documents, such as transcripts, degree certificates, and diplomas. WES has specific document requirements based on the country of education, which can be found on their website.
- Request Transcripts: Request your academic institution(s) to send official transcripts directly to WES. Some institutions have established processes for sending documents to WES electronically.
- WES Reference Number: Include your WES reference number on all documents sent to WES to ensure they are matched with your application.
5. Track Your Application
- Monitor Progress: Use your WES account to track the status of your evaluation. WES will update you on the receipt of your documents and the progress of your evaluation.
- Address Any Issues: Respond promptly to any requests from WES for additional information or documentation.
6. Receive Your Evaluation Report
- Report Completion: Once WES has completed your evaluation, they will issue an official report.
- Distribution: WES can send the report directly to the institutions, employers, or licensing boards specified in your application. You can also receive a copy for your records.
