ECA Assessments by Different Providers

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ECA Assessments by Different Providers

The list of ECA providers can be found here:

If you create an account under WES, and if your university is listed in their system, it is more likely to be considered by the other assessing providers.

Alternative options are CES, ICES, ICAS, IQAS. Unlike WES, other providers will not get a list of universities that are already approved.

Sometimes, the highest credentials alone are enough to get the highest points for the Express Entry Program. In the case of a Provincial Program, requirements change and hence you may need to get both degrees assessed. So, it is always advisable to go through the PNP requirement.

World Education Services (WES):

Bachelors - Usually evaluated the same.
MBA (India)- Apart from PGDM, IIM and IIT, 99% of MBA from other schools are evaluated as PG Diploma.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters (some may also get evaluated as Post Graduate Diploma, but it is rare).
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as either Post Graduate diploma or 4 years Bachelors.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively (Candidates are advised to go with PEBC alone for B.Pharm).

NOTES:

Timelines: 35 business days, but could take up to 3 months.
- For schools in India - timeline may be dependent on how fast the school responds to verification of credentials.
Application Process: Transcripts must be posted ONLY by universities in India and several Asian countries.
Applicants can fax their degree/provisional certificate using the following number: +1-416-972-9004.
Fees: $200 CAD for any number of credentials and $100 CAD for upgrade + Courier charges.
Chose ECA for IRCC for immigration; step by step for study permit.

Comparative Education Service (CES):

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as either Post Graduate diploma or Bachelors.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timeframe is 3 months.
Application Process: Applicants can post the transcripts themselves.
Fees: $210 CAD for each credential + postal charges. Soft copy is free; Hard copy can be expensive.

International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES):

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M. Sc - Evaluated as Masters.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timelines: 20 weeks from the day all the documents are received.
Application Process: Transcripts must be posted or emailed to icesinfo@bcit.ca ONLY by universities.
Fees: $200 CAD for each credential ECA is needed.

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS):

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as Post Graduate Diploma or Bachelors.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timelines: 23 weeks from the day all the documents are received
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted either by universities or applicants themselves
Fees: $200 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges

International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS):

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as Post Graduate Diploma or Bachelors.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timelines: 30 weeks from the day all the documents are received
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted ONLY by universities
Fees: $200 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC):

B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as professional degree.

NOTES:

Timelines: 8 weeks from the day all the documents are received.
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted ONLY by universities.
Fees: $100 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges.

Medical Council of Canada (MCC):

MBBS/MD/MS - Evaluated as professional degree.

NOTES:

Timelines: 14 business days for soft copy and 8 weeks for the hard copy from the day all the documents are received.
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted by applicants themselves.
Fees: $111 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges.

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The list of ECA providers can be found here:

If you create an account under WES, and if your university is listed in their system, it is more likely to be considered by the other assessing providers.

Alternative options are CES, ICES, ICAS, IQAS. Unlike WES, other providers will not get a list of universities that are already approved.

World Education Services (WES):

World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation for U.S.World Education Services

Bachelors - Usually evaluated the same.
MBA (India)- Apart from PGDM, IIM and IIT, 99% of MBA from other schools are evaluated as PG Diploma.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters (some may also get evaluated as Post Graduate Diploma, but it is rare).
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as either Post Graduate diploma or 4 years Bachelors.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively (Candidates are advised to go with PEBC alone for B.Pharm).

NOTES:

Timelines: 35 business days, but could take up to 3 months.
- For schools in India - timeline may be dependent on how fast the school responds to verification of credentials.
Application Process: Transcripts must be posted ONLY by universities in India and several Asian countries.
Applicants can fax their degree/provisional certificate using the following number: +1-416-972-9004.
Fees: $200 CAD for any number of credentials and $100 CAD for upgrade + Courier charges.
Chose ECA for IRCC for immigration; step by step for study permit.

Comparative Education Service (CES):

Comparative Education ServiceSchool of Continuing Studies - University of Toronto

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as either Post Graduate diploma or Bachelors.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timeframe is 3 months.
Application Process: Applicants can post the transcripts themselves.
Fees: $210 CAD for each credential + postal charges. Soft copy is free; Hard copy can be expensive.

International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES):

For Immigration (ECA) - BCITBCIT - Education for a Complex World

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M. Sc - Evaluated as Masters.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timelines: 20 weeks from the day all the documents are received.
Application Process: Transcripts must be posted or emailed to icesinfo@bcit.ca ONLY by universities.
Fees: $200 CAD for each credential ECA is needed.

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS):

IQAS assessment for immigrationAlberta.ca

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as Post Graduate Diploma or Bachelors.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timelines: 23 weeks from the day all the documents are received
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted either by universities or applicants themselves
Fees: $200 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges

International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS):

Home | ICAS

Bachelors - Usually evaluated as Bachelors only.
MBA - All Indian Universities MBA are assessed as Masters.
M. Sc/M. Com/M.A - Evaluated as Post Graduate Diploma or Bachelors.
M.Tech/MCA/M.E/M.Ed - Evaluated as Masters.
BDS/MDS - Evaluated as professional degree.
B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as Bachelors and PGD/Bachelors respectively.

NOTES:

Timelines: 30 weeks from the day all the documents are received
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted ONLY by universities
Fees: $200 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC):

https://www.pebc.ca/index.php/ci_id/3116/la_id/1.htm#FSWPwww.pebc.ca

B.Pharm/M. Pharm - Evaluated as professional degree.

NOTES:

Timelines: 8 weeks from the day all the documents are received.
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted ONLY by universities.
Fees: $100 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges.

Medical Council of Canada (MCC):

Services | Medical Council of CanadaMedical Council of Canada |

MBBS/MD/MS - Evaluated as professional degree.

NOTES:

Timelines: 14 business days for soft copy and 8 weeks for the hard copy from the day all the documents are received.
Application Process: Transcripts can be posted by applicants themselves.
Fees: $111 CAD for any number of credentials + Courier charges.