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DEGREE EVALUATIONS

DEGREE EVALUATIONS ARE IMPORTANT FOR MANY INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED INDIVIDUALS. PEOPLE SEEK DEGREE EVALUATIONS FOR MANY REASONS INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND LICENSING IN THE USA

WES

Document by Document Report

  • Identifies and describes each diploma or certificate  

  • Indicates periods of education, 

  • Provides an equivalency for each document.  

This is the report you should generally order for: Employment (when Licensing or Certification is not required) &  Immigration 

Comprehensive Course by Course Report

Document-by-Document report, PLUS :  

  • Lists all subjects completed at the post-secondary level  

  • Provides a U.S. semester credit and grade equivalent for each course 

  • Provides a U.S. grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale  

This is the report you should order for: Education Professional licensing Professional certification 

Requirements (link) 

  • Higher Education 

    • Clear, legible photocopies of all diplomas, degrees, and certificates issued by the institutions attended – SENT BY APPLICANT 

    • Academic transcripts indicating all subjects taken and grades obtained for all post-secondary programs of study – SENT BY INSTITUTION 

    • Transcripts must show: all subjects taken, grades received for each subject, and for each year you were in the program 

    • For completed doctoral programs, a letter confirming the awarding of the degree – SENT BY INSTITUTION 

    • Translations: Precise, word-for-word English translations prepared by your institution or any certified translation service (University Language Services) are required for all documents listed above not issued in English. – SENT BY APPLICANT 

    • If you have completed one or more years of post-secondary study, you do not need to submit any secondary school documents with your application.  

    • For Secondary Education, when needed 

    • General Secondary Education Certificate (need translation) – SENT BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 

“Please note that WES does not evaluate occupational or trade qualifications.” 

Candidates should always check with the licensing/certification board or agency to find out what type of credential evaluation is required. Most boards require a WES Course-by-Course evaluation. Some boards also require official copies of your academic transcripts. 

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WES is a member of NACES.

To learn more, go to www.wes.org

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WES GATEWAY PROGRAM

The WES Gateway Program seeks to further the academic and career goals of qualified individuals who, because of adverse circumstances in their country of education, lack standard proof of their academic achievement. Through the Gateway Program, WES can reliably validate and assess the education of eligible individuals displaced by political unrest, conflict, and natural disasters even when verifiable documents are not available. The WES Gateway Program provides high-quality credential evaluation reports that can be accepted and recognized by employers, higher education institutions, and regulatory bodies throughout the U.S. At this time, the program is available to individuals educated in the following countries who meet program requirements:

  • Afghanistan (some restrictions apply)

  • Eritrea

  • Iraq

  • Syria

  • Venezuela

  • Turkey

  • Ukraine

Is WES Gateway right for you?

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WES recommends its standard evaluation process whenever possible to ensure the verification and authentication of all credentials. Applicants should make every effort to obtain their official documents from their institution before looking to access the services of the WES Gateway Program. Please visit applications.wes.org/required-documents to view document requirements, and wes.org to access the standard application

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If you are interested in the WES Gateway Program, please email careerpathways@nscphila.org

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