Across professions
Credential Assessments for Licensing in Canada
Who asks for an assessment
| Occupation | Where | Assessment | Why | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrologist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Comprehensive international credential evaluation accepted by BCIA | Source“Transcripts must be evaluated by a third party company such as International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) in Burnaby.”bcia.com/how-apply/registrant-application-process/new-applicants-ap... |
| Agrologist | British Columbia | International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | 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 | 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... |
| Applied science technologist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | 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... |
| 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... |
| Biologist | British Columbia | Comparative Education Service (CES) | Course-by-course credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | |
| Biologist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Course-by-course credential assessment for internationally educated applicants | Source“- International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)”cab-bc.org/registration/apply-to-register |
| 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 |
| Chemist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Evaluate foreign chemistry degree for registration | Source“We require a “Comprehensive Evaluation Report” from ICES, or a “Course-by-Course Report” from WES, as we need to assess the course content of your degree or diploma.”pchembc.ca/application-faqs |
| Dentist | British Columbia | National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) | Pass the NDEB examinations | Source“You can get certified by taking the NDEB® Written Examination and OSCE.”ndeb-bned.ca/2022/06/02/obtenir-votre-certification-et-votre-permis |
| Denturist | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Get credentials evaluated | Source“A comprehensive evaluation of your educational credentials from [International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). ]ICES must send your report directly to the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals.”oralhealthbc.ca/licensure/denturist-initial-registration |
| Early childhood educator | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | For internationally educated applicants to have their education assessed for equivalency. | Source“Apply for an International Credential Evaluation Service Comprehensive Report”www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/early-learning/teach/... |
| Landscape architect | British Columbia | International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) | Evaluates formal for-credit educational programs of study for people who have studied in other provinces or countries and determines comparable levels in British Columbian and Canadian terms. | Source“International Credentials Evaluation Service (ICES): Download the BCSLA ICES Evaluation Requirements.”bcsla.org/internationally-trained-professionals |
| 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 |
| Pharmacist | British Columbia | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Complete ID and Education Verification | Source“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time”pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a... |
| Pharmacy technician | British Columbia | Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) | Confirm PEBC eligibility | Source“Complete the Eligibility Survey to confirm whether you are eligible.”pebc.ca/pharmacy-technicians/pharmacy-technician-international-eval... |
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