An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one. There are different types of ECAs. You need to get an ECA for immigration purposes and it is usually your highest level of education.

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You must include your ECA report and the reference number in your Express Entry profile.

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If you completed your education outside Canada, you need an assessment to:

• be eligible as the principal applicant for Federal Skilled Workers Program (Express Entry), or

• earn points for education you got outside Canada

 

You must get your assessment from an organization or a professional body designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They will give you a report that tells you what your education is equal to in Canada.

 

Designated organizations

You must use one of these designated organizations:

• Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada

• World Education Services

• International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

• International Credential Evaluation Service

 

One of the pre-arrival services we offer is support in attaining your ECA. Please book a free consultation for more information.