Across professions
Credential Assessments for Licensing in Canada
Who asks for an assessment
| Occupation | Where | Assessment | Why | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical nurse | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Assessment of internationally educated nursing credentials sent to the regulator | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS. Once you receive your Advisory Report, you can apply to the regulatory body of your choice.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| Nurse practitioner | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
| 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 |
| Registered nurse | New Brunswick | National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) | Credential assessment of internationally educated nurses | Source“The NNAS Advisory Report includes all the documents that have been submitted and verified by NNAS and any correspondence you have had with NNAS.”nnas.ca/application-process-timeline |
Tools and tables
- Licence transfer checker Already licensed in one province? See what another province asks for.
- Roadmap builder Your steps, listed fees and time for one occupation and province.
- Language test scores Minimum IELTS, CELPIP and other scores, by occupation and province.
- Licensing exams Which exams each regulator asks for.
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