Transcript World Education Services
World Education Services
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Outline
• Assessment vs. Recognition • Assessment services in Canada • About WES clients’ • WES Documentation Requirements & Services © 2013 World Education Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Barriers to Success
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International student / scholar Temporary worker Permanent resident Canadian citizen Refugee / Humanitarian
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What is Credential Evaluation?
• Evaluations VS Recognition
Credential Evaluation
International academic credentials comparison to Canadian standard – May include validation of documents
Credential Recognition
Acceptance of international academic credentials © 2013 World Education Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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About Assessment Services
• Assessment services are used by: – academic institutions – licensing bodies – employers – apprenticeship training programs – immigration • Understanding who gives credential
recognition can help with accurate advisement
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Evaluation Services
• • 7 Agencies in Canada (canalliance.org); 3 in Ontario http://www.cicic.ca/504/comparative-chart.canada
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About WES Clients
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About WES Clients
Highest Level of Education Attained
7% 3% 4% 3% High school diploma or equivalent Some college, no degree 31% 52% Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctoral or professional degree
Majority in business, management, health and engineering 8
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Higher or Continuing Education
• For every institution, there are program specific requirements for credential evaluation • Always check the specific program’s requirements! © 2013 World Education Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Assessment & Recognition
Did you gain admission to any of the academic institutions where you submitted your WES evaluation report?
74,2% 25,8%
Yes No • About half of the clients who were not admitted believed that their
foreign education was not recognized
• 85% of clients believe a WES report helped them achieve education and career goals
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WES Basic Reports
• Document-by-Document (DxD) Recommended for employment, immigration/work visa permits, and entry to apprenticeship training programs • Course-by-Course (CxC) ** includes DxD Recommended for higher or continuing education and some licensure © 2013 World Education Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Required Documents
• Helps ensure recognition and portability • http://www.wes.org/ca/required/index.asp
• Country specific requirements • Authentication Statement on evaluation report © 2013 World Education Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Document-by-Document (DxD)
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Course-by-Course (CxC)
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International Credential Advantage Package
• Enhanced report: ICAP DxD or ICAP CxC • Stores verified academic transcripts • Delivers to institutions/licensing bodies in one complete package: * verified transcripts and evaluation report
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WES Degree Equivalency
• Free and instant preview (look-up) of post secondary academic credentials without submitting any documents • Degree Preview link: http://www.wes.org/ca/ © 2013 World Education Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Q & A
Sarah Hua International Education Recognition Advisor
416.972.0070 x5244 [email protected]
World Education Services (WES)
2 Carlton Street, Suite 1400 Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 © 2013 World Education Services, Inc. All rights reserved.
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