CES like WES is an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) designated and approved by IRCC, the Canadian government department responsible for the entry of immigrants and refugees and Canadian citizenship. Many move to Canada in hopes of a bright future seeking educational, professional and integrational opportunities. An ECA is necessary for the ones migrating to Canada for such reasons. ECA services like ICES and WES support and facilitate the processes involved in admission to educational institutions, employment opportunities and obtaining permanent residency for the immigrants in Canada.In short both WES and ICES are reputed ECAs that assist with several immigration purposes for which individuals are moving to Canada.

What is WES Evaluation for Indian Universities?

World Education Service or WES is a non-profit organization, the experienced leader in global education, providing ECA service that works with the vision of giving recognition and value to education and experience of individuals. WES, fundamentally, compares the academic credentials earned by individuals in their home country with the Canadian or the U.S educational standards. WES promotes and facilitates the educational, economical and social inclusion of immigrants and international students in the U.S and Canada.

What is ICES Evaluation for Indian Universities?

International Credential Evaluation Service or ICES, like WES, is an ECA designated by IRCC. ICES is a service offered by the British Columbia Institute of Technology for authenticating academic documents. ICES compares the academic credentials an individual earned outside Canada with the Canadian educational standards. ICES is a government-mandated service in British Columbia providing credential assessment for internationally educated candidates all throughout Canada.

ICES provide three kinds of credential evaluation:

  • Basic Evaluation: It is conducted for applicants applying for general employment. It will have a brief description of the program and the applicant’s credential with its Canadian equivalent. 
  • Comprehensive Evaluation: It is meant for the applicants seeking professional employment and admission for courses at a post-secondary institution. It will have all the contents of the basic report, grade point calculations along with the course list.
  • Immigration (ECA): For individuals seeking ECA services for immigration purposes like express entry, permanent residency and so forth.

WES and ICES for Indian Universities

Applying for ECA is mandatory for Indians seeking professional or educational opportunities in Canada. For anyone who is planning to apply for permanent residency in Canada any of the ECA services like WES or ICES is crucial. To a certain extent , WES or ICES, either of the ECA services, helps the applicants to navigate through the immigration process.

To obtain the WES or ICES credential assessment report, academic transcripts and other official documents issued by recognized educational institutions or universities are necessary. To apply for either of the ECA services from India, the applicant must have completed their education from accredited and recognised institutions in India. To apply for transcripts from Indian Universities, the applicant must fill up the application form, submit supporting documents and pay the required fee. The Indian University will issue the transcript after document verification.

Basic differences between WES and ICES from India

  • WES compared to ICES is more popular. Many of the internationally educated people in Canada usually go for WES because of the convenience it offers.
  • ICES has longer processing time. A WES report gets issued within days or at most a month once it receives all the required documents. The issuance of an ICES report takes weeks or months after receiving the necessary documents.
  • ICES emphasis on academic credential while WES is used for a much broader recognition and efficient performance.
  • WES is meticulous and strict with the verification while ICES is flexible with document submission and verification
  • Though on the pricier side, WES is fast and is opted for urgent and speedy processing of the credential assessment report.

General Process for WES and ICES

The following are the general process involved in both WES and ICES:

  • Submission of application: For WES, create an account, provide the required details and receive the WES reference number. For ICES, create an account and provide the necessary information.
  • Submission of Required Documents: Transcript and other official documents from recognized educational institutions are essential for both WES and ICES. For WES, these documents must be sent directly to them from the applicant’s university or educational institution.
  • Verification and Evaluation: WES and ICES, compares the academic credential of the applicant with the educational standards of Canada. The verification and evaluation happens after receiving the transcripts and other academic documents of the applicant.
  • Issuance of the Report: WES verifies the required documents and issues a WES report whereas ICES issues the ICES report. WES reports are sent directly to the recipient specified by the applicant.

To encapsulate, both WES and ICES are Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) services recognized and accepted by most educational institutions, employers and licensing bodies in Canada.As ICES conducts a thorough verification, the processing time for ICES is longer. WES though expensive when compared to other ECA services, it is fast, efficient and popular. If you are someone finding the ECA process overwhelming and difficult to navigate through, feel free to contact us for further assistance and more information.

Why Choose CCan Solutions?

For more efficient and faster processing of your WES or ICES report, you can always approach and trust CCan. Our expert assistance will support you with seeking the right ECA service that aligns with your requirement. We ensure that all the ECA procedures are completed accurately and precisely. We work with complete professionalism and guarantee confidentiality while handling your documents. Our service also facilitates and assists the clients in obtaining academic transcripts from their respective universities in India. 

FAQs

How is ICES different from WES?

Ans: Both are recognized ECA services. While WES is an organization that provides credential assessment for non-natives in both Canada and the U.S.A., ICES is a service provided by the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Canada .

Between ICES and WES, which is better?

Ans: IQAS might be useful for people who want thorough verification of their academic credentials, but it takes longer time for document verification and report issuance. WES is a faster option as it takes less time for issuing the report.

What is the processing time for WES and ICES?

Ans: WES takes comparatively much less time than IQAS. The processing time varies depending on the university and how accurately the applicant completes the application procedures. WES takes at most 30-35 days for the issuance of the report, whereas IQAS could take as long as 3-6 months for the issuance.

Is it safe to apply for WES or ICES through CCan and submit my documents to them?

Ans: At Ccan, we work with professionalism and ensure confidentiality while handling your documents. We provide the best and trusted service to each of our clients.

How should I send my documents to CCan?

Ans: You can send the scanned copies of your documents online through email. The documents must be clear and legible. All sides, edges and borders must be clearly captured.

How to apply for WES or ICES Evaluation with the transcript from universities in India?

Ans: The transcript from any of the universities in India is sent to WES or IQAS in a sealed envelope by mail or a secured format digitally. The service of your choice verifies the applicant’s transcript and issues a credential assessment report.

What documents are required to obtain a transcript from universities in India for WES or IQAS?

Ans: The applicant must submit their ID proof, degree Certificate, attested scan copies of marksheets and 12th certificate for receiving transcripts from their university. The supporting documents may vary for every university. 

How can I apply for WES or ICES through CCan?

Ans: You can contact us via chat or phone. Our contact details are available on the website. CCan provides expert assistance to seek the right ECA service and obtain transcripts from the universities in India. For efficient and smooth processing of your application feel free to contact us.