ECA
ECA Education Credential Assessment
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is a process that evaluates foreign educational qualifications to determine their Canadian equivalency. It’s primarily used for immigration purposes, particularly under Express Entry and other programs, to verify that a foreign degree, diploma, or certificate meets Canadian standards. ECAs are also used by some universities and employers for admissions or hiring.
How does it work?
1. Choose an authorized ECA organization:
Select a designated organization like World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or the Medical Council of Canada (MCC).
2. Submit required documents:
Provide official transcripts, diplomas, and other relevant documents from your educational institution.
3. Application and payment:
Complete the application form and pay the required fees.
4. Assessment and report:
The ECA organization will evaluate your credentials and issue a report detailing the Canadian equivalency of your education.
KEY POINTS
ECAs are valid for a specific period (e.g., 5 years for WES).
The ECA report will state whether your education is equivalent to a Canadian credential, equivalent to a lower Canadian credential, or not equivalent.
If your education is not equivalent, you may not be able to claim points for it in immigration programs or use it for admissions.
ECAs do not guarantee admission to a program or employment; they only assess the educational equivalency.
Bodies of ECA
These organizations evaluate academic qualifications for general immigration and post-secondary education purposes:
Comparative Education Service (CES): Provided by the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.
World Education Services (WES): A widely recognized and preferred organization for its efficiency.
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS): An evaluating service for Canadian credentials.
International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES): The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)’s service for ECA reports.
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS):An organization that evaluates educational qualifications.
Designated Professional Bodies-
Medical Council of Canada (MCC): For physicians and specialists in clinical and lab medicine and surgery.
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC): For pharmacists seeking licensing to practice.
Cost
The fees for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Canadian immigration vary depending on the chosen assessment body and the specific services required. Generally, you can expect to pay between $200 and $600 CAD, according to immigration resources.
To immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker, you need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for education received outside of Canada.
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