By Hasmik Sargsyan, Credential Evaluator, WES ACCESS OUR LATEST PROFILE ON EDUCATION IN CANADAAs with many countries around the world, the postsecondary structure and degree offerings of Canadian higher education are in a state of evolution, especially with growing demand for access to degree programs….
By Jane Knight SICA and CAT are new tools that have been developed to help create a common academic credit system and a “community of higher education” in Latin America. SICA stands for Sistema de Creditos Academicos (System for Academic Credits) and CAT is an…
The single most important step in credential evaluation and international student admissions is ensuring the authenticity of educational credentials. In this article we share the practices and experiences of World Education Services (WES) in obtaining valid international academic credentials. Since WES published “Forged Educational Credentials:…
One of the most crucial aspects of the international admission process is the acquisition and/or transmission of the required academic records. Students and admission counselors alike must be aware of the documents needed to ensure a complete and accurate assessment of applicant credentials. With the…
By George Brown A Brief Critique of Australian and American Approaches to Qualification Verification and Authentication Credentials are everywhere, and are important signifiers of an individual’s competence and/or bona fides. Each day, we use PIN numbers to access our accounts, sign letters to authenticate documents,…