Both WES and IQAS are Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) designated and approved by IRCC for people who plan to immigrate or study in Canada. For individuals who have completed their education outside Canada but wish to study, seek professional opportunities or apply for permanent residency in Canada, an ECA is mandatory. That’s when WES and IQAS come into play. Many individuals who accumulated their academic  credential internationally, that is outside of Canada, have actively opted for either of the two. Both WES and IQAS are reputed ECAs that assist with the immigration processes necessary for moving to Canada.

WES Evaluation from India

World Education Service or WES is a non-profit organization providing ECA service with the mission of giving recognition and value to individuals’ education and experience. Particularly, WES compares the academic credentials earned by individuals in their home country with the educational standards put forth by Canada and the U.S. WES supports and promotes the inclusion of immigrants and international students, educationally, economically and socially, in the U.S and Canada.

IQAS Evaluation from India

International Qualification Assessment Service or IQAS, like WES, is an ECA designated by IRCC. IQAS is an ECA service under the government of Alberta, Canada. IQAS compares the academic credentials of individuals who completed their education outside Canada with the Canadian educational standard. IQAS is useful for immigrants and international students who plan to move to Canada, especially in the Alberta province, for education, employment and other immigration purposes. 

IQAS mainly provides three types of assessments:

Basic Certificate Assessment- Helpful for the ones who are moving to Canada for general employment. Generates a general statement of the candidates educational qualification by comparing them to the Canadian standards.

Educational Certificate Assessment- Useful for individuals planning to take admission for post secondary educational programs to specified educational institutions in Alberta.

Specialized Certificate Assessment- Helpful for transfer credit and license required by specific educational institutions and professional regulatory bodies in Alberta.

WES and IQAS for Indian Universities

For Indians seeking professional or educational opportunities in Canada, applying for ECA is mandatory. ECA services like WES or IQAS are also essential for anyone who is planning to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Applying either for WES or IQAS provides a great support for the applicant’s immigration procedure.

In order to get a credential assessment report either from WES or IQAS, submission of academic transcripts and other official documents from authorized universities and educational institutions is compulsory. The Indians applying for ECA must have completed their education from accredited universities or educational institutions in India. The transcript required for WES or IQAS will only be available once the applicant’s university or institution in India verifies supporting documents provided by the applicant.

Comparison: WES Vs IQAS for Indian Students

• WES and IQAS are both equally valid and accredited ECA services available for anyone planning to move to Canada.
• WES is a more widely accepted and preferred ECA service. WES report is accepted by most employers, academic institutions and licensing bodies in both Canada and the U.S. While WES is a non-profit private organisation, IQAS is a service managed by the Alberta government in Canada and will be especially useful for the individuals moving to Alberta.
• Compared to WES, IQAS provides a more holistic and detail oriented credential assessment and evaluation.
• As the verification is more detailed and precise, IQAS takes more time to issue the report, maybe even months, when compared to WES.
• While IQAS is comparatively affordable, WES is fast. For urgent and speedy processing of the credential assessment report it’s always advisable to opt for WES.

WES and IQAS General Process for Indians

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

Submission of application: For WES, create an account, provide the required details and receive the WES reference number. For IQAS, create an account and provide the necessary information.

Submission of Required Documents: Transcript and other official documents from recognized educational institutions are crucial for both WES and IQAS. For WES, these documents must be sent directly to them from the applicant’s university or educational institution.

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

To conclude, WES and IQAS are both Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) services accepted by most Canadian employers, educational institutions and licensing and regulatory bodies. While IQAS is more affordable, it conducts a thorough assessment hence has a longer processing time. WES though comparatively on the pricier side, issues the credential assessment report much faster.

Why CCan and how can we assist you?

Choose CCan for more efficient and faster processing of your WES or IQAS report. Our expert assistance will help you with seeking the right ECA service that aligns with your requirement. We work with complete professionalism and guarantee confidentiality while handling your documents. Our service also helps and assists clients in obtaining academic transcripts from their respective universities in India. 

FAQs

How is IQAS 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., IQAS is a government service operated by the Alberta Government in Canada .

Between IQAS and WES, which is better?

Ans: IQAS might be useful for people on a budget, 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 IQAS?

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 months for the issuance.

Is it safe to apply for WES or IQAS 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 IQAS 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: Fundamentally the applicant must submit their ID Proof, Degree Certificate, Attested scan copies of marksheets and 12th Certificate

How can I apply for WES or IQAS 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.