ECA or Educational Credential Assessment verifies the equivalence of the academic credentials of the internationally educated individuals, who completed their degree, diploma or certificate outside of Canada, by comparing the credentials with the Canadian educational standards. The IRCC organization under the government of Canada has designated certain services to conduct ECA for the non-natives who plan to move to Canada. Both WES and CES are such IRCC designates ECAs. 

It is necessary that the individuals who wish to migrate to Canada produce ECA evaluated academic documents to the officials who demand them as most countries have their own academic credential evaluation system to evaluate the academic performances of a person. ECA services designated by the Canadian government thereby checks the authenticity and legitimacy of the educational credentials that one earned from a different country. Many move to Canada in hopes of flourishing their career, better educational opportunities and for other immigration purposes like permanent residency and so forth. ECA services like CES and WES support, facilitate and promote the recognition of academic credentials an individual, obtained from their home country, in Canada.

For the Indians planning to move to Canada for any relevant immigration purposes, it is necessary that they apply for ECA (WES, CES etc) from the Indian Universities they have completed their education from. WES, CES and other IRCC designated ECA services only accept transcripts and other academic documents from accredited and recognised educational boards and universities.

WES Verification from India

With decades of expertise in global education, WES or World Education Service is a non- profit organisation that provides credential assessment and verification for the ones who plan to move to Canada or the U.S. WES primarily verifies the academic credentials obtained by individuals in their home country by comparing them with the Canadian or the U.S educational standards. WES promotes and supports the social, economical and educational inclusion and assimilation of internationally educated individuals into Canada and the U.S.A.

CES Verification from India

Credential Education Service (CES) is an IRCC designated ECA service established and managed by University of Toronto. Like WES, CES also has a long history of conducting accurate and reliable credential assessment for the people outside Canada, who plan to work, study or apply for permanent residency in Canada. CES and other ECA services support and facilitate different immigration purposes for which people move to Canada. Trusted by most employers, educational institutions, professional agencies and licensing bodies in Canada, CES only evaluates the internationally earned academic credentials after it verifies all the documents submitted by the applicant and their respective educational institution. CES provides expert opinion on the credentials by comparing them with the educational standards of Canada.

WES and CES for Indian Universities

Indians seeking professional, educational, or integration opportunities in Canada must apply for an ECA service. It is important that the person seeks authentic ECA services, such as WES, CES, IQAS, ICAS or ICES for the evaluation of credentials earned outside Canada. The ECA services including WES and CES accelerates the immigration process for Indians in Canada. The applicant must have completed their education from authorized and accredited institutions in India to choose either of the ECA services from India. 

Get WES or CES from Indian Universities

For obtaining the WES or CES report the applicant must provide academic transcripts and other official documents issued by recognized educational institutions or universities, through their university. To apply for transcripts from Indian Universities, the applicant must fill up the application form, submit supporting documents and pay the required fee.

Official transcripts from universities are inevitable for ECA. For either WES or CES, only the transcripts from recognized universities will be acknowledged. Universities in India will only provide academic transcripts after a careful verification of supporting documents required by the university. Once the transcript is issued, it would be considered for WES or CES evaluation, for those hoping to study, work or apply for permanent residency in Canada. 

IRCC designated ECA services only consider transcripts and yearly grade lists from authorized universities. Getting an ECA report indicates the applicants’ educational qualifications gain recognition in Canada and they do not have to repeat their education that they have already acquired from India. Accepted by most educational institutions, employers and professional agencies in Canada, ECA reports from services like WES and CES open doors for many who dream of a future in Canada.

A Comparison between WES vs CES For Indian Students

• WES is widely accepted and popular among other ECA services. CES is known for its intricate credential evaluation.
• CES is flexible and provides evaluation for complex education qualifications. WES is comparatively strict and straightforward with the verification.
• WES has shorter processing time when compared to other ECA services. CES conducts detailed evaluation and verification of the documents submitted, hence has longer processing time. The processing time does not count the date of submission, it starts from the day the official and supporting documents have been accepted and verified for ECA.
• Many seek WES for its shorter processing time. But it is important to note that the processing time for ECA reports depends on the volume of the application and how efficiently the applicant has completed the necessary procedures.
• Both the services are available for a similar range of fee. The fee also depends on the nature of the ECA application.

General Process for ECA: WES and CES from Indian Universities

The following is the basic process common for both WES and CES:

Submission of application: For WES, create an account, provide the required details and receive the WES reference number. For CES, create an account and complete the online application form.

Submission of Required Documents: The applicants must submit the required documents to the ECA service of their choice. Additionally, transcript and other official documents from recognized educational institutions are essential for both WES and CES. For WES and CES, these documents must be sent directly to them from the applicant’s university or educational institution.

Verification and Evaluation: WES and CES, 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 CES issues the CES report. The reports are sent directly to the recipient specified by the applicant.

To conclude, IRCC designated ECA reports are necessary for Indians who completed their education in India and plan to move to Canada for various immigration purposes. While WES is popular for its shorter processing time, people prefer CES for its meticulously tailored evaluation. Feel free to contact 

Why Choose Us?

At CCan, you can trust us with finding the right ECA that aligns with your requirements. We promise our clients with reliable and seamless assistance for obtaining the WES or CES report. Our service also assists our clients in getting transcripts and other official academic documents from their respective universities. Our one-on-one assistance helps our clients navigate through the complex procedures with ease.

FAQs

How is CES 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., CES is a service offered by University of Toronto that provides credential assessment for internationally educated individuals in Canada .

Between CES and WES, which is better for Indian students ?

Ans: CES might be useful for people who want a comprehensive and detailed report, 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 CES?

Ans: WES takes comparatively much less time than CES. 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 CES could take months for issuance. Contact at CCan to know the details and specifics with the processing time.

Is it safe to apply for WES or CES 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 CES Evaluation with the transcript from universities in India?

Ans: The transcript from any of the universities in India is sent to WES or CES 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 CES?

Ans: Generally the applicant must submit their ID Proof, Degree Certificate, Attested scan copies of marksheets and 12th Certificate

How can I apply for WES or CES through CCan?

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