Across professions
World Education Services (WES): Who Asks for It
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Occupations and provinces
| Occupation | Where | Assessment | Why | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncturist | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Internationally educated graduates must submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from World Education Services with their examination application. | Source“All internationally educated graduates must submit a credential evaluation and authentication report with a course-by-course evaluation from the World Education Services (WES).”ctcmpao.on.ca/applicant/pan-canadian |
| Agrologist | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | Comprehensive international credential evaluation accepted by BCIA | Source“Note that World Evaluation Service (WES) and International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) reports are also accepted.”bcia.com/how-apply/registrant-application-process/new-applicants-ap... |
| Agrologist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Internationally educated applicants | Source“you must provide a course-by-course or specialized assessment by either WES (World Education Services) or IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service)”albertaagrologists.ca/site/registration/internationallyeducatedappl... |
| Agrologist | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Assessment of international diploma or degree for registration | Source“Original copy of Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”sia.sk.ca/international-applicants |
| Agrologist | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain WES evaluation | Source“University/College outside of Canada – apply for course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (include Agrologists Manitoba as recipient).”agrologistsmanitoba.ca/internationally-educated-agrologists/registr... |
| Agrologist | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Education | Source“d. WES report on education from outside of North America. Reports are available for free at World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation for Canada (wes.org)”oia.on.ca/page/CodeofEthics |
| Agrologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain credential evaluation | Source“International transcripts must receive an official third-party course by course evaluation, at the cost of the applicant, which is to be submitted to NSIA office for evaluation direct from the third-party. Credential evaluation services can be found on The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials website, i.e. World Education Services (WES).”nsagrologists.ca/becoming-a-member |
| Agrology technologist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Assessment of international diplomas or degrees for internationally educated applicants | Source“A Course-by-Course WES (World Education Services) assessment OR Specialized IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) assessment of international diploma(s) or degree(s).”albertaagrologists.ca/site/membership/apply/application |
| Applied science technologist | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | Third-party credentialling assessment of transcripts for applicants educated outside Canada | Source“Applicants who have completed education outside of Canada, should request the official transcripts from their academic institute to be sent directly to their third-party credentialling assessor (WES or ICES), and request an original comprehensive assessment to be sent directly to ASTTBC.”asttbc.org/applicants/applied-science-technologists-certified-techn... |
| Audiologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Education equivalency assessment | Source“- Graduates of education programs outside of Canada must arrange for a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) to be sent directly from WES to the Registrar.”nsraslp.ca/site/International-applicant-graduate-from-nonaccredited... |
| Biologist | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | Course-by-course credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“The following credentialing services meet the above requirements: - World Education Services (WES)”cab-bc.org/registration/apply-to-register |
| Biologist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Alternative to the IQAS Specialized Assessment for education completed outside Canada. | Source“All education undertaken outside Canada must have a Specialized IQAS Assessment completed OR Comprehensive Course-by-Course Report from World Education Services (WES).”aspb.ab.ca/general-application-info-2 |
| Chartered professional accountant | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Apply for WES evaluation | Source“Apply for a course-by-course ICAP evaluation with WES Canada by following the steps on their website. Make sure to select ‘Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario’ as the recipient when applying.”cpaontario.ca/become-a-cpa/student-registration/transcript-assessment |
| Chemist | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Education | Source“A transcript assessment completed by IQAS or WES must be submitted along with a copy of your transcripts.”pchem.ca/resources/becoming-a-professional-chemist |
| Denturist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | To determine eligibility to write the denturist exam(s) for graduates of non-accredited programs | Source“Apply to have the World Education Services (WES) evaluate your denturism credentials to determine eligibility to take the denturist exam(s).”oralhealthns.ca/registration-as-a-denturist/non-approved-non-accred... |
| Dietitian | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Complete a credential assessment | Source“To determine if your degree is equivalent to a Canadian degree, you must complete a credential assessment through one of these agencies”collegeofdietitiansmb.ca/internationally-educated-applicant/registr... |
| Dietitian | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Confirms whether your degree is equivalent to the university level in Canada | Source“A WES assessment is required for all university education that you completed outside of Canada, with the exception of education from universities in the United States that have regional accreditation. The WES assessment will confirm whether your degree is equivalent to the university level in Canada.”collegeofdietitians.org/applicants/internationally-educated/applica... |
| Early childhood educator | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain WES ICAP evaluation | Source“If your transcript(s) is from a post-secondary institution outside of Canada or the United States, you must have a Course-by-Course (ICAP Report) evaluation conducted by WES.”saskatchewan.ca/government/education-and-child-care-facility-admini... |
| Early childhood educator | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Internationally trained applicants must obtain this credential assessment report, which WES mails directly to the College. | Source“Internationally trained applicants must apply for an International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) Document-by-Document Report from World Education Services, (WES). WES will mail this report, and your transcripts, directly to the College.”college-ece.ca/applicants/individual-assessment-faqs |
| Engineering technician | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for internationally educated applicants | Source“Internationally educated professionals require a World Education Services (WES) ICAP academic evaluation.”technova.wildapricot.org/International-Applications |
| Engineering technician & technologist | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for internationally educated applicants | Source“Internationally education professionals are required to provide an international credential advantage package (ICAP) course-by-course academic evaluation from World Education Services (WES).”cttam.com/application-process |
| Engineering technologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation | Source“Internationally educated professionals require a World Education Services (WES) ICAP academic evaluation.”technova.wildapricot.org/International-Applications |
| Geoscientist | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Academic assessment of international credentials | Source“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient (Not required for Canadian graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a science related to geoscience).”apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/geoscientist-in-training/geoscientist-i... |
| Geoscientist | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Credential_authentication | Source“You must have your academic documents authenticated by World Education Services (WES) before you submit your Application for Admission. We do not accept credential assessments made by other agencies.”enggeomb.ca/IEP.html |
| Geoscientist | Newfoundland and Labrador | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for international post-secondary institutions | Source“*International Post-Secondary Institutions: *World Education Services (WES) Course-by-Course evaluation report sent directly from WES to PEGNL.”pegnl.ca/applicant/registration-requirements |
| Land surveyor | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Document-by-document evaluation of foreign credentials | Source“you must first apply to either the Comparative Education Service (CES) of the University of Toronto, or to World Education Services (WES) and request a “document by document” evaluation”aols.org/membership/become-an-ols/internationally-trained-applicants |
| Landscape architect | British Columbia | World Education Services (WES) | BCSLA requires both the Credentials Evaluation and Authentication Report and the Course By Course Evaluation Report from WES. | Source“World Education Services (WES): BCSLA requires both the Credentials Evaluation and Authentication Report and the Course By Course Evaluation Report”bcsla.org/licensure-overview |
| Midwife | Alberta | World Education Services (WES) | Required for internationally educated midwife registration | Source“Education Credential Assessment (WES/IQAS)”albertamidwives.org/copy-of-interprovincial-applicants |
| Professional engineer | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient.”apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/engineer-in-training/engineer-in-traini... |
| Professional engineer | Manitoba | World Education Services (WES) | Authentication of academic documents before application | Source“You must have your academic documents authenticated by World Education Services (WES) before you submit your Application for Admission.”enggeomb.ca/IEP.html |
| Professional engineer | New Brunswick | World Education Services (WES) | Shows how the applicant's degree compares to the Canadian education system and identifies the credential and field of study. | Source“The WES course-by-course assessment shows how your degree compares to the Canadian education system and identifies your credential and field of study.”apegnb.com/registration/first-time-applicant/academic-assessment |
| Professional engineer | Newfoundland and Labrador | World Education Services (WES) | Obtain WES evaluation report | Source“International Post-Secondary Institutions: World Education Services (WES) Course-by-Course evaluation report sent directly from WES to PEGNL.”pegnl.ca/applicant/registration-requirements |
| Respiratory therapist | Ontario | World Education Services (WES) | Credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) or World Education Services (Canada)”crto.on.ca/applicants/applicants-educated-outside-of-canada |
| Respiratory therapist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Get credential evaluation | Source“3. Credential Evaluation: You must have your education/academic qualifications verified by a member of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (e.g. World Education Services (WES)). All reports must be forwarded to the NSRRT directly from the credential evaluation service provider. You are required to have a Course by Course Evaluation completed.”nscrt.com/registration/new-registrations/internationally-educated-a... |
| Software engineer | Saskatchewan | World Education Services (WES) | Academic credential evaluation for internationally educated applicants | Source“Apply to World Education Services (WES) for an ICAP course-by-course credential assessment and include APEGS as a recipient.”apegs.ca/apply/how-to-apply/engineer-in-training/engineer-in-traini... |
| Speech-language pathologist | Nova Scotia | World Education Services (WES) | Equivalency assessment | Source“Graduates of education programs outside of Canada must arrange for a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) to be sent directly from WES to the Registrar.”nsraslp.ca/site/International-applicant-graduate-from-nonaccredited... |
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