Newcomers seeking to immigrate to Canada are required to obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) to qualify for certain Express Entry programs and enhance their chances of being invited to apply for permanent residence.
If your goal is to move to and settle in Canada, then receiving an ECA should be on your checklist. Here are three reasons to choose WES for your ECA.
1. Trusted experience and expertise
Equipped with 50 years of international education research and evaluation experience, WES has extensive expertise you can trust. Utilizing its comprehensive database and knowledgeable staff from over 60 countries, WES has completed more than four million credential evaluations.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires economic class immigration candidates to provide an assessment from one of its pre-approved credential evaluation services. WES is one of these designated providers. In addition to being accepted by IRCC, WES reports are widely accepted by thousands of academic, licensing, employment, and government bodies in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand.
2. Security and convenience
When you order an ECA from WES, we store your report and verified academic documents for future use. This means you don’t have to worry about misplacing your report. To pursue other opportunities in Canada, such as employment, higher education, and licensing, simply return to WES, upgrade your ECA, and order a new credential evaluation (such as a Course-by-Course or Document-by-Document report).
WES also offers a convenient way to renew your ECA, which is valid for five years. Your ECA must be current when you submit your Express Entry profile or apply for permanent residence. If you need to renew your ECA, you can do so by logging in to your WES Account. Read this article to learn more.
3. Commitment to global mobility
WES is a non-profit social enterprise committed to supporting the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. In addition to its credential evaluation services, WES develops, manages, and invests in social impact programming and systems change. Learn more about WES’ social impact programs.
Ordering an ECA from WES
Are you ready to begin the ECA process? WES is here to help you take the next step toward beginning your next chapter in Canada.
Read this article for a step-by-step guide to applying for an ECA, or visit wes.org/ca to learn more and begin your ECA application.
