Getting your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

What it is

An ECA confirms that your foreign degree is valid and equal to a Canadian credential. You need one for every foreign credential you claim points for. It is valid for 5 years.

Designated organisations

• World Education Services (WES)
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
• Comparative Education Service, University of Toronto (CES)
• International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
• Medical Council of Canada (doctors) and Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (pharmacists)

Avoiding delays

1. Create the account and get your reference number first.
2. Ask your university to send official transcripts directly, quoting that reference.
3. Upload clear copies of your degree certificate.
4. Check the name on all documents matches your passport.