WES stands for World Education Services. It is a non-profit organization that provides credential evaluation services for students and professionals who have completed their education outside of the United States and Canada.
Purpose of WES:
WES evaluates your academic qualifications to determine their equivalency in the U.S. or Canadian education systems. This evaluation is often required for:
- Admission to universities or colleges
- Immigration (e.g., Canadian PR through Express Entry)
- Employment with government or private organizations
- Professional licensing in regulated fields
Types of WES Evaluations:
- Document-by-Document Evaluation
For basic education equivalency, used for employment or community college admissions. - Course-by-Course Evaluation
Includes GPA calculation and is used for university admissions and licensing boards. - WES ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
Required for Canada immigration (IRCC). This is the most popular type of WES evaluation.
How the WES Process Works:
- Create an account on the WES website (wes.org)
- Select the type of evaluation (e.g., WES ECA for IRCC)
- Submit required documents – usually your transcripts and degree certificates
- Ask your university to send your transcripts directly to WES
- WES reviews and issues a report (usually within 7–20 business days)
Transcript Sending for WES:
- WES requires that transcripts are sent directly from the university in a sealed envelope.
- WES assigns a Reference Number that must be included on all documents.
WES is officially recognized by:
- IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
- Many U.S. and Canadian universities
- Employers and licensing bodies in North America
Online Transcript can provide you the WES registration service also if you are not able to do at your end. Contact us at 9205920751 and info@onlinetranscripts.org for applying WES Evaluation online.
