Recognizing foreign credentials in Canada
There are generally two parts to getting your foreign credentials recognized in Canada: for immigration purposes or for licensing in your occupation. For Immigration Purposes: the ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) There are 5 organizations currently accredited to evaluate a foreign credential and determine its equivalency compared to Canadian standards. These organizations are: Comparative Education Service (CES) International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) World Education Services (WES) International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) As a general rule, only the highest level of education should get assessed. In some cases, where an applicant has two credentials at the same level, two assessments might increase the chances to be successful with their application for permanent residence in Canada. While an international bachelor's degree usually translates to a Canadian bachelor's degree, a Master